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Business

Mphasis appoints Vinay Kalingara as Head of Investor Relations

Jun 20, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #an Information Technology, #IIM Bangalore, #IT Services industry, #LTIMindtree, #Mphasis, #Mumbai, #Nitin Rakesh, #Vinay Kalingara, #Vinay Kalingara as Head of Investor Relations

Mumbai, June 20, 2024

Mphasis,, an Information Technology (IT) solutions provider focusing on cloud and cognitive services, today announced the appointment of Vinay Kalingara as the Head of Investor Relations. Vinay has over 25 years of professional experience that includes a unique blend of corporate and entrepreneurial experience in Investor Relations as well as various roles in the IT Services industry. In this role, Vinay will lead all aspects of Mphasis’ engagement with the investor and analyst community.

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Vinay joins Mphasis from LTIMindtree, where he was the Head of Investor Relations. Previously, he also led the Investor Relations functions at Mindtree and Hexaware. As a co-founder of a boutique Investor Relations advisory firm, Vinay has served prominent clients across the technology and consumer sectors. Vinay has also worked for several IT services organizations in technology strategy and delivery roles.

“Vinay brings unique and diverse experience from the IT industry and strong relationships within the investment community. We look forward to leveraging his expertise as the company continues its growth journey, aiming for newer areas of success and greater innovation. I extend my best wishes as he embarks on his new role at Mphasis ,” said Nitin Rakesh, Chief Executive Officer, and Managing Director, Mphasis.

“We welcome Vinay as he joins our team. His wealth of experience and expertise in leading investor relations functions will enhance our engagement with the investor and financial community. We look forward to working together towards our shared goals,” said Manish Dugar, Chief Financial Officer, Mphasis

Vinay holds a degree in electronics from the University of Mumbai and is an alumnus of the postgraduate program at IIM Bangalore.

News

North East Small Finance Bank Appoints Ex-Navi Exec, Samit Shankar Shetty, and Veteran Banker, Parvez Mulla

Apr 4, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #Ex-Navi Exec, #Guwahati, #IIM Bangalore, #NESFB, #North East Small Finance Bank, #Parvez Mulla, #Samit Shankar Shetty

Guwahati, India, 04 April 2024 – North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB) is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Samit Shankar Shetty and Mr. Parvez Mulla as Independent Directors to its esteemed Board. With over two decades of experience each, in scaling and managing financial institutions, the appointment of the seasoned professionals underscores NESFB’s commitment to a highly inclusive and digitally forward bank for its consumers.

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Samit Shankar Shetty’s illustrious career in the finance sector is marked by over 2 decades of extensive experience in leading financial institutions, particularly in the microfinance and NBFC domains. He founded Chaitanya India Fin Credit Pvt Ltd a Microfinance Lender and Chaitanya Rural Intermediation Development Services (CRIDS), which later became Navi Finserv, a digital lender. He was also involved in the early stages of Navi’s health insurance and mutual fund business. An Alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad, his rich background in building successful financial services institutions, and pioneering digital lending initiatives position him as an invaluable asset to NESFB, especially as the bank navigates its forthcoming merger with the fintech company, slice. His expertise is expected to be crucial in enhancing NESFB’s mission of financial inclusion and operational excellence.

Mr. Samit Shankar Shetty shared his thoughts on joining the NESFB Board, remarking, “I am looking forward to joining NESFB as it navigates an interesting phase in its journey and to work closely with the bank and provide all necessary support to the team. NESFB’s dedication to its customers and communities resonates with my fundamental business values, and I am excited to be a part of this remarkable journey.”

Parvez Mulla’s extensive 30-year career in the financial services industry, characterized by his significant contributions across banking, lending, and insurance, positions him as a strategic addition to the team. During his 20-year tenure at ICICI Bank and ANZ Grindlays, Mr. Mulla led large and high-performing teams across various retail banking functions, sales, operations, and collections. An alumnus of IIM Bangalore, his leadership roles as Chief Executive Retail, L&T finance, MD at True North, COO of HDFC Life, and Board Member of HDFC Pension have contributed to his diverse experience in driving growth, profitability, and operational efficiency across financial services. His deep insights into digital ecosystems and operational excellence are particularly relevant as NESFB embarks on expanding its services and reach across India.

Mr. Parvez Mulla added, “I am honored to join the Board of NESFB at such a transformative time, especially as the bank approaches its strategic merger with slice. This unique merger presents a tremendous opportunity to combine the strengths of the two institutions and create a strong value proposition for customers, employees, regulators and shareholders. I look forward to working with the teams as NESFB embarks upon this exciting journey”

Commenting on the recent executive appointments, Mr. Satish Kumar Kalra, MD & CEO of NESFB, remarked, “We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Samit Shankar Shetty and Mr. Parvez Mulla to the NESFB team. As the bank gears up for a pivotal change, the induction of the two veteran leaders to the NESFB board will be crucial in boosting the bank’s growth. Their distinct experience and strategic acumen will be highly consequential for the bank’s growth and long-term success.”

Education

One-year full time MBA (EPGP) at IIMB moves up five places to feature among Top 50 in FT Global MBA 2024 rankings

Feb 13, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP), #FT Global MBA 2024 rankings, #IIM Bangalore, #IIMB, #One-year full time MBA (EPGP), #Prof. Rishikesha T Krishnan

13 February, 2024, Bengaluru: IIM Bangalore’s one-year, full-time MBA for working professionals, the Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP), has made significant progress by five places this year to claim the 47th spot in Financial Times Global MBA 2024 rankings.

IIMB has achieved 100% in the parameter, ‘Employed at Three Months’, which shows that EPGP graduates are well accepted in the market, and ‘Faculty with Doctorates’, which reflects the high quality of faculty who are engaged in teaching, research and building leaders at the school. IIMB has also scored high on ‘Aims Achieved’ (87%) and ‘Overall Satisfaction’ (9.19). Carbon Footprint rank of 15 reaffirms IIMB’s commitment towards addressing issues like climate change and achieving net zero target.

Prof. Rishikesha T Krishnan, Director, IIM Bangalore, congratulated the students, faculty and staff of the programme for their hard work, dedication and focus on excellence which, he said, help the school ace national and international rankings as well as enhance the reputation of the school. “By offering the best management education to our students, we fulfil an important dimension of our mission, which is to nurture innovative global business leaders, entrepreneurs, policy makers and social change agents through holistic and transformative education. I am happy that rankings, global and national, provide some testimony that all our efforts are bearing fruit.”

The other Indian B-schools to have made into the top 100 of the FT rankings this year include Indian School of Business, IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow and XLRI – Xavier School of Management.

The FT MBA ranking is broadly based on three areas – Career Progress, Diversity and Research/ESG. This year’s FT rankings reflect IIMB’s consistent commitment towards excellence, with high scores in several key categories.