Leverage, Lead, Leap
A Look At The 17th Annual Corporate Meet - GOAL, In Action
AGBS | AUUP
With full fervour, Amity Global Business School Noida, on March 12, 2024, hosted the 17th edition of its annual corporate meet, Global Opportunity For Aspiring Leaders. Held at I2 Moot Court, the event saw in attendance prominent names. The event commenced with saraswati vandana, followed by an address by Prof (Dr) Girish Kathuria, director, AGBS, AUUP.
Dr Aparajita Dasgupta Amist, dean & CRC Head, came forward to greet the industry captains, executives, entrepreneurs, and students in attendance. U Ramachandra, senior vice president, Amity Education Group & head, AGBS (Pan India), delivered an impactful statement, emphasising the importance of continuous learning for success.
THE MOTIVE
The corporate meet kickstarted as Prof (Dr) Girish Kathuria introduced the theme of the programme: Leverage. Lead. Leap – Emerging India 2024. Highlighting AGBS’s initiatives for the holistic development of professionals in the corporate world, the event featured two panel discussions. The first panel discussion, with the theme Bharat Moving: Transcending New Horizons, saw industry leaders engage with students. Sanjay Banga, chairman, Cement Corporation, discussed the transformation of the cement industry, which once used to be reliant on manual labour and basic machinery, and how it now utilises advanced kilns, robotics, and digital technologies for production and quality control. Next, Sabih Kidwai, director, Schneider Electric, talked of India’s digital prowess and Make In India initiatives. Dibendu Das, director finance, Engineering Projects India Ltd., highlighted the role of industrial development and projected India’s future as a developed nation by 2047.
THE DRIVE
Rajat Mehra, CFO, Samhi Hotels Ltd., underscored the opportunities available in India’s economy while Anil Srivastava, COO, Nikhon Kohden India Pvt. Ltd., discussed the collaboration of India and Japan. Vikas Sharma, assistant VP, sales, Oberoi Hotels and Resorts, appreciated India’s potential and the abundance of market opportunities. Prashant Sharma, head of talent acquisition and employee engagement, Greenland Industries, emphasised the importance of preparedness in seizing opportunities. The panel concluded with a consensus on the vital role of attitude in professional growth.
THE EMPOWERMENT
The second panel discussion, titled Her Din, Her Role, Her Enterprise delved into the nuances of women’s empowerment and their role in entrepreneurship. The panellists shared thought-provoking insights and perspectives, fostering a dialogue on gender equality in the workplace. Neeru Abroi, independent director, APL Apollo Tubes Ltd., expressed her views on women’s roles in top companies. Capt. Nivedita Bhasin, international director, Ninety-Nines Inc., discussed gender diversity in the current generation. Parineeta Sethi, publisher & chief editor at Pinnacle Connect LLP, highlighted the achievements of India’s female president and finance minister. Sunita Pandey, HR head at DCM Shriram Limited, shared her experience as the only female student in her class to choose science. Tirtha Roy Choudhury, director (HR) at Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts shared moving anecdotes, inspiring all. Sharbani Mukherjee, HR head at Portronics Digital Pvt Ltd., shed light on government initiatives for women in
corporate industries.
THE TAKEAWAY
The panel discussions showcased everyone talking about overcoming obstacles, emphasising the ongoing struggles of women in various industries. The discussion was then followed by a Q&A session where the students were given a chance to interact with industry experts. The guests were felicitated as a cultural performance marked the day’s closure, leaving everyone’s brain heavier and hearts lighter.
Report compiled by:
Aishwarya Ashok, MBA, Sem II; Roshni Sarin & Anandita Bansal, BBA, Sem VI, AGBS, AUUP