Selected to the Best 50 of India's Most Promising Incoming MBA Students 2024, Vimal Kakwani pairs procurement discipline with a values-first stance. In purchasing roles, he refused kickbacks and blacklisted vendors—protecting process integrity—while still delivering savings and faster turnarounds (Fluxteel Insulations). As T&P Coordinator, he spotted an aptitude gap and built training so more classmates cleared placements. At Heliflex, he led a 10–12 member team and tightened supplier performance. At IIM Lucknow, he’ll deepen sustainable supply-chain strategy to scale ethical, efficient procurement.
Why He's Most Promising
Promising is principled action plus structured delivery. Vimal’s playbook shows up in tough negotiations (15% cost reduction without quality loss), crisis steadiness (salvaging a late-supplier risk by reprioritising, re-sourcing, and expediting), and team uplift (targeted coaching that improves outcomes). He keeps learning practical—Power BI, Six Sigma, ESG—then applies it to cleaner dashboards, tighter governance, and smarter buys. With IIM Lucknow’s platform and a trajectory in sustainable supply chain leadership, expect a calm, ethical operator who raises standards and results.
Congratulations, Vimal! Well deserved!
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