Alumni News
Mathew Cyriac Establishes the Tony James Centre for Private Equity and Venture Capital at IIM Bangalore
On August 24, 2024, IIM Bangalore signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with alumnus Mathew Cyriac (PGP 1994) to establish the Tony James Centre for Private Equity and Venture Capital. This groundbreaking initiative aims to position IIMB as a global thought leader in research and education related to private equity and venture capital, addressing the growing demand for expertise in these fields.
Professor U Dinesh Kumar, Dean at IIMB, expressed gratitude for Mathew’s generous contribution, noting that it marks the largest donation from an alumnus in the institution’s history. Mathew emphasized the importance of this Centre, stating, “I expect the Tony James Centre to become a globally reputed hub for private equity and venture capital, where academics, practitioners, and regulators collaborate to nurture talent and address industry challenges.”
The Centre is envisioned as a dynamic ecosystem fostering collaboration among industry experts, scholars, and students. It will provide cutting-edge research, educational programs, and networking opportunities, helping to bridge the gap between academia and industry. The Centre will host globally renowned experts for lectures, spearhead research on critical industry issues, and create pathways for students to connect with leaders in the field.
Mathew’s initiative reflects a strong commitment to enhancing the landscape of private equity and venture capital in India, contributing to the sector’s growth and making a lasting impact on both the Indian and global economies.
As a prominent figure in the financial industry, Mathew’s vision for the Tony James Centre highlights the potential of business school alumni to drive meaningful change in their alma maters and the wider community.
IIMB Alumnus Subba Rao Honored for Transforming Indian Railways
We are proud to share that Mr. Subba Rao U, our PGPPM 2006 alumnus and General Manager of Integral Coach Factory (ICF), has been honored with The Hindu Businessline’s Changemaker of the Year award.
Mr. Rao accepted the award on behalf of ICF for their pivotal role in revolutionizing travel in India through the manufacturing of the Vande Bharat train. The award was presented by the Hon’ble Minister of Finance, recognizing the significant contributions of ICF in modernizing Indian rail travel.
This achievement highlights the remarkable impact of our alumni in shaping the future of transportation and innovation.
Farewell to Prof. B. Mahadevan: A Legacy of Excellence at IIM Bangalore
Prof. B. Mahadevan from the Production & Operations Management area of IIM Bangalore has taken voluntary retirement, effective September 1, 2024, after over 31 years of service.
Joining IIMB in 1992, Dr. Mahadevan brought more than three decades of diverse experience in teaching, research, consulting, and academic administration. He held positions at esteemed institutions like IIT Delhi and XLRI, Jamshedpur, and was a visiting scholar at Dartmouth College during 1999-2000. He also served as a consultant for Deloitte Consulting LLP in 2001-2002 and was the Chief Editor of the IIMB Management Review.
His research interests span using ancient Indian wisdom for modern issues, workplace spirituality, and management insights from the Bhagavad Gita. Additionally, he was the Founder Vice-Chancellor of Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth, a university focused on applied Sanskrit.
In recognition of his contributions, he received the Vishista Samskrita Sevavrati Samman in 2016. IIM Bangalore extends its heartfelt gratitude for his impactful work and wishes him success in his future endeavors.
Shyam Tallamraju Qualifies for 129th Boston Marathon 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Shyam Tallamraju, PGP 2001, has qualified for the prestigious 129th Boston Marathon, set to take place on April 21, 2025. He will be joining runners from 118 countries for this iconic event.
Competing in the 45-49 age category, Shyam needed a qualifying time of 3:20 hours for the 42.2 km race. He surpassed this by completing the 2024 New Delhi Marathon in an impressive 3:08 hours.
Shyam shared that he hopes his journey inspires fellow alumni to pursue sports with passion and purpose. We proudly cheer him on as he represents IIMB on the global stage!
IIMBAA Nordic Chapter Alumni Meet 2024
We are delighted to share with you that the Nordic chapter, the 13th charter of IIMB Alumni chapter, was inaugurated on Sept 21. This unique part of world comprising Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland & Poland has got almost 50 alums across multiple programs from varied experiences. The inauguration event was attended by almost 25 people, including the alums & the families. The youngest participant was of 3 years old. The event followed with the Swedish philosophy and began with a Swedish game called Boule. The fun part was even if most of them played the game first time , people got quite engaged in this and became competitive among 3 teams.
Event got further interesting with a lip-smacking lunch by the alumni ranging from homegrown Plumb to home-made vada pav. Far away from home, but the event still brought all the flavors that made it feel like campus days. The get-together concluded with a Swedish Fika sitting in a cozy restaurant. It was indeed a fun, one-of-a-kind event to catch up with old friends & make new ones.
The beautiful event was a testament to the new chapter with a promise to keep the IIMBAA spirit higher!
