The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have long been synonymous with academic excellence and leadership development. Among the premier institutions, IIM Ahmedabad stands out, producing a stellar cadre of alumni who have ascended to pinnacles of success in various fields. In this article, we delve into the profiles of some of the most important alumni from IIM Ahmedabad, celebrating their outstanding contributions to business, finance, and beyond.
| Name | Harsha Bhogle |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | July 19, 1961 |
| Place of Birth | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet, Hyderabad |
| UG | Chemical engineering – Osmania University’s College of Technology, Hyderabad |
| PG | Post Graduate Diploma – IIM Ahmedabad |
| Role/Company | TV commentator and Presenter |
| Achievements/Awards | ITA Award for Best Anchor Commentator – Sports ITA Award for Best Sports Personality of the Year |
| Name | Chetan Bhagat |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | April 22, 1974 |
| Place of Birth | New Delhi, India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan |
| UG | Mechanical Engineering – IIT Delhi |
| PG | MBA – IIM Ahmedabad |
| Role/Company | Author |
| Achievements/Awards | IIMA awarded him the “Young Alumni Achiever’s Awards 2018” in the Art & Entertainment category Society Young Achiever’s Award in 2000 Ranked No. 82 on the 2017 Forbes India Celebrity 100 list Zee Cine Awards in 2014 for Best Story for Kai Po Che Golden Book Awards 2022 for the Book – 400 Days |
| Name | Shikha Sharma |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | November 19, 1958 |
| Place of Birth | India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | Loreto Convent – Delhi |
| UG | Lady Shri Ram College for Women – Delhi |
| PG | MBA – IIM Ahmedabad Post-graduate Diploma in Software Technology – National Centre for Software Technology in Mumbai. |
| Role/Company | Indian Economist and Banker 2009 to 2018 – Managing director and CEO of Axis Bank |
| Achievements/Awards | ‘India’s Best Woman CEO’ by Business Today – 2013 Fortune Global and India List of 50 Most Powerful Women in Business – 2011 Outstanding Businesswoman of the Year CNBC TV 18’s Business Leader Awards |
| Name | Deep Kalra |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 1970 |
| Place of Birth | Hyderabad, India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | Private school, Hyderabad |
| UG | Bachelor’s degree in Economics – St. Stephen’s College, Delhi |
| PG | MBA – IIM Ahmedabad |
| Role/Company | Founder & Chairman of MakeMyTrip |
| Achievements/Awards | Ranked #1 in a list of most powerful digital influencers in India by KPMG in 2011 |
| Name | Mallika Sarabhai |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | May 9, 1953 |
| Place of Birth | Ahmedabad, India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | NA |
| UG | St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad |
| PG | MBA – IIM Ahmedabad Doctorate in Organizational Behavior – Gujarat University |
| Role/Company | Indian Classical Dancer and Actress |
| Achievements/Awards | The government of Gujarat awarded her with ‘Gaurav Puraskar’ for her contribution to the field of drama and dance. She received the Padma Bhushan by Government of India. The French Government awarded her with a knight’s rank in the Order of Academic Palms in 2005 for her contribution to the field of drama and dance |
| Name | Late Shakti Maira |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | August 31, 1947 |
| Place of Birth | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | Mayo College, Ajmer |
| UG | St. Stephen’s College, Delhi |
| PG | MBA – IIM Ahmedabad |
| Role/Company | Indian Artist, Sculptor, Printmaker, Writer and Speaker. |
| Achievements/Awards | NA |
| Name | Raghuram Govind Rajan |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | February 3, 1963 |
| Place of Birth | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Schooling | French School Campion School, Bhopal Delhi Public School, R. K. Puram |
| UG | Electrical Engineering- IIT Delhi |
| PG | Master of Business Administration – IIM Ahmedabad Sloan School of Management – Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Role | 23rd Governor of Reserve Bank of India |
| Achievements/Awards | Awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the London School of Economics – 2023 Yashwantrao Chavan National Award 2018 for his contribution to economic development Governor of the Year Award 2014 from London-based financial journal Central Banking |
| Name | Sanjeev Bikhchandani |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | August 31, 1947 |
| Place of Birth | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | Mayo College, Ajmer |
| UG | St. Stephen’s College, Delhi |
| PG | MBA – IIM Ahmedabad |
| Role/Company | Founder and Executive vice chairman of Info Edge which owns Naukri.com, a job portal Co-founder of Ashoka University |
| Achievements/Awards | NA |
The success stories of these influential alumni from IIM Ahmedabad underscore the institution’s commitment to nurturing leaders who make a significant impact on the world stage. As we reflect on their journeys, it becomes evident that the legacy of IIM Ahmedabad is not only about academic excellence but also about producing leaders who redefine industries and leave an enduring mark on the global business landscape.