IIMS PGP Placement 2023-24

Dr. Om Manchanda Managing Director, Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd. (LPL) He has successfully led the transformation of LPL in last 18 years from a small business to a professionally run listed company.He has done MBA from IIM Ahmedabad and has over 33 years of work experience. He has also done Advanced Management Program from Harvard Business School. He is a graduate in veterinary sciences from HAU Hisar, Haryana. He has won prestigious awards of “EY Entrepreneur of the Year” for 2019 in the Healthcare and Life Sciences category. Recently he received ‘Healthcare Personality of the Year- 2020’ award in the FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards, organized in Sept. 2020. In this session, he delved into the Indian healthcare industry's evolution and discussed how the industry has shifted towards a service-oriented model. He highlighted how even the remotest regions in India now have access to modern diagnostics which allowed the management students to gain insights into healthcare leadership and its opportunities. Karthi Marshan EX- President & CMO, Kotak Mahindra Bank Karthi Marshan, former President and Chief Marketing Officer of Kotak Mahindra Bank, has worked for 16 years at a bank brand. At Kotak Mahindra Bank, he oversaw marketing initiatives across all verticals, including insurance, banking, brokerage, and asset management. He was the chief executive officer and chairman of the board of South Asian Television before joining the Kotak Mahindra Group. Mr. Marshan had previously led marketing at IDBI Bank and co- founded Sharekhan, a retail brokerage firm. Mr Marshan shared his knowledge of Money and Marketing.He presented his thirty-year experiences, stating that "marketers must constantly interrogate the problems" as he recalled his early days of hardship. He emphasized the need to manage stakeholders at all levels. He also shared his learnings from some well-known advertising efforts. He discussed how marketing allows people to influence minds and change conversations in the country. In conclusion, the workshop was very informative, and the participants learned a lot from it. Ms. Deepali Naair Group Chief Marketing Officer, CK Birla Group Ms. Deepali Naair, currently serving as the Group Chief Marketing Officer at CK Birla Group, boasts a distinguished career path spanning across notable positions in the corporate landscape. Formerly the CMO of IBM India & South Asia, she's not only a prominent figure in marketing but also hosts a podcast and holds a position on the Governing Council of IAMAI. Her diverse career path began as a senior officer at Tata Motors, leading to managerial roles at BPL Mobile Communications and later heading account planning at FCB Ulka Advertising. Her journey continued with significant positions such as Marketing Manager at Marico, Consultant at EMM Group, and Vice President & Head of Marketing at HSBC Asset Management India. Ms Naair also contributed her expertise as the Country Head for brand, customer service, and e-commerce at L&T General Insurance Company and as the Chief Marketing Officer at Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India. During her visit at IIM Shillong, Ms Deepali Naair explored the historical, current, and future aspects of marketing. She discussed the changing patterns in consumer behavior, the influence of technology on marketing approaches, the escalating importance of data-driven insights, and the potential alterations in marketing strategies prompted by evolving global trends and dynamics. www.iimshillong.ac.in  39 Placement Brochure 2023-2024