Convocation
13th Annual Convocation - Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon, held its 13th Annual Convocation on 24th August 2024 with 342 students graduating from the PGDM and PGPM programs.
The event was graced by Chief Guest Ms. Meenakshi Nevatia, President and Managing Director of Pfizer. With nearly 30 years of experience in business leadership and consulting at globally renowned companies like McKinsey & Co., Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and Stryker India, Ms. Nevatia is an alumna of IIM Ahmedabad and Presidency College, Kolkata. She emphasized the importance of staying true to oneself, listening to one's inner voice, and embracing authenticity in both personal and professional life. She highlighted that true growth comes from within and urged the graduates to invest in relationships by quoting Ms. Maya Angelio “I have learnt that people will forget what you said and what you did; but they will remember how you made them feel.”
Mr. Mohan Lakhamraju, Chairman of Great Lakes Institute of Management, also delivered a motivational address, focussing on the value of long-term thinking and the power of compounding efforts over time. He advised the graduates to take ownership of their decisions and outcomes, emphasizing that professional success should be evaluated over the long term, while short-term actions should consistently align with their broader goals.
The Principal’s Report, presented by Dr. Jones Mathew, Principal & Head of Institution, highlighted the institute's remarkable growth, including the launch of the Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development, international collaborations, and significant infrastructure expansion. He also announced the institute's ambitious goal to achieve AACSB accreditation by 2026 and to rank among the top 5% of Indian management schools.
As a part of the convocation ceremony, academic honours were announced for the meritorious students. The gold medallists from the PGDM Class of 2024 were Ratika Sharma - Academic Topper, and Anant Joshi - Best Outgoing Student. The gold medallists from the PGPM Class of 2024 were Ritu Gupta - Academic Topper, and Pallavi Rai - Best Outgoing Student.
The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks by Professor Smita Mazumdar, who reiterated the importance of integrity and congratulated Ms. Nevatia on being the first female director to honour the convocation ceremony of Great Lakes, Gurgaon.
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