The RM Alumni Committee had the privilege of hosting esteemed alumni at XpectRM’24, the 7th Annual Leadership Summit, held on 23rd November, 2024. This year’s distinguished speakers included Mr. Pankaj Narain, Director at Standard Chartered Bank (Batch 2004-06); Mr. Pravash Dash, Founder of Arthan Finance (Batch 2003-05); Mr. Surya Narayan Panda, Zonal Head at Wester Capital Advisors (Batch 2005-07); Mr. Mudit Sood, Regional Sales Development Manager at Maruti Suzuki (Batch 2011-13); and Mr. Ajit Kumar Sabat, Senior VP at Muthoot Micro Finance (Batch 2004-06).
Centered around the theme “Strategic Innovation: Bridging Creativity and Competitive Advantage,” the summit provided an engaging platform to explore the intersection of innovation and strategic thinking in today’s dynamic business environment. The discussions illuminated how organizations can harness creativity to build resilience and sustain competitive growth in an evolving socio-economic landscape.
The panelists shared invaluable insights on rethinking livelihood strategies, capacity-building techniques, and innovative development policies, offering students a deeper understanding of sustainable business approaches. They emphasized the growing need for adaptability, data-driven decision-making, and socially responsible leadership in shaping the future of industries.
Through thought-provoking discussions and real-world experiences, the speakers underscored the power of entrepreneurial vision, financial inclusion, and strategic foresight in driving impactful change. XpectRM 7.0 reinforced the RM community’s commitment to fostering a new generation of leaders who can blend innovation with strategy to create meaningful and sustainable impact.
