The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) has long been regarded as a beacon of excellence in management education. Its illustrious alumni have significantly contributed to various industries in India and globally. This article shines a spotlight on some of the top alumni who have excelled in their careers and played pivotal roles in shaping the business landscape.
| Name | Aswath Damodaran |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | September 23, 1957 |
| Place of Birth | Chennai, India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | NA |
| UG | Loyola College, Chennai |
| PG | Postgraduate Diploma in Management – IIM Banglore UCLA Anderson School of Management |
| Role/Company | Professor, Author |
| Achievements/Awards | Richard L. Rosenthal Award for Innovation in Investment Management and Corporate Finance Herbert Simon Award |
| Name | Sangeet Paul Choudary |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | NA |
| Place of Birth | NA |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | NA |
| UG | IIT Kanpur |
| PG | IIM Banglore Harvard Kennedy School |
| Role/Company | Business Executive, Advisor, and Best-Selling Author |
| Achievements/Awards | Distinguished Alumnus Award at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore Received the award in recognition of his contribution to Industry and Thought Leadership. |
| Name | Dr. Gopal Krishna Nayak |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | December 7, 1960 |
| Place of Birth | Bramhapur, Odisha, India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | NA |
| UG | IIT Kharagpur |
| PG | IIM Bangalore |
| Role/Company | Director of IIIT Bhubaneswar Vice-President, BMMA Technology Adviser (XIMB) Director, IDCOL Software Limited Director, OCAC Adviser, Panchayati Raj Department, Govt of Orissa |
| Achievements/Awards | Long Service medals (25 years of service), XIMB |
| Name | Raghavendra Rau |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | NA |
| Place of Birth | NA |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | NA |
| UG | Delhi University |
| PG | IIM – Bangalore Ph.D. – INSEAD |
| Role/Company | Founding director of the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance |
| Achievements/Awards | Ig Nobel Prize in Management |
| Name | Karan Bajaj |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | June 30, 1979 |
| Place of Birth | India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | NA |
| UG | Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra |
| PG | IIM Bangalore |
| Role/Company | Founder and CEO – WhiteHat Jr Technology Entrepreneur and Author |
| Achievements/Awards | NA |
| Name | Nila Madhab Panda |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | October 18, 1973 |
| Place of Birth | Sonepur, Odisha, India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | NA |
| UG | NA |
| PG | IIM Bangalore |
| Role/Company | Indian Film Producer and Director |
| Achievements/Awards | Jalpari won MIP Junior Award for best film, at the 2012 Cannes Padma Shri – 2016 Karmaveer Purasakar Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Award |
| Name | Ravi Subramanian |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | NA |
| Place of Birth | NA |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | NA |
| UG | NA |
| PG | IIM Bangalore |
| Role/Company | Banker, Author CEO of Shriram Housing Finance Limited, a listed Non-Banking Financial Company |
| Achievements/Awards | Indiaplaza Golden Quill Book Award (2008) Crossword Best of 2010, Devil in Pinstripes |
| Name | Malavika Harita |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | NA |
| Place of Birth | India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | NA |
| UG | NA |
| PG | IIM Bangalore |
| Role/Company | CEO of Advertising and Communications Company Saatchi & Saatchi Focus President of Ad Club of Bangalore |
| Achievements/Awards | First woman to be awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award by IIM Bangalore First Gurukul Chevening Scholars, selected by the British Government for a special program under Lord Meghnad Desai at London School of Economics on Globalization |
| Name | Shashi Sinha |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | NA |
| Place of Birth | India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | NA |
| UG | IIT Kanpur |
| PG | IIM Bangalore |
| Role/Company | CEO of the Indian Arm of advertising company IPG |
| Achievements/Awards | Top 50 most powerful people in the city of Mumbai in a survey done by Daily News and Analysis newspaper ‘Media Person of the Year’ award – 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award by IIM Bangalore in 2012. |
The achievements of IIM Bangalore’s alumni showcase the institute’s commitment to producing leaders who can make a lasting impact on the business world. From technology and finance to biotechnology and sports, these individuals have demonstrated the versatility and excellence instilled in them by their alma mater. As IIMB continues to nurture future business leaders, it can take pride in the accomplishments of its distinguished alumni who have left an indelible mark on the global stage.