IMT Ghaziabad Hosted Annual Convocation Ceremony For The Class Of 2024

IMT Ghaziabad, hosted its Annual Convocation Ceremony on October 19, 2024, at the Ghaziabad campus to honour and celebrate the achievements of the graduating Class of 2024. With a rich legacy of over 44 years in management education, the institute organised a grand event to recognise the academic excellence of its students.

The ceremony was graced by the presence of Suresh Narayanan, Chairman & Managing Director, Nestlé India, as the distinguished guest. This gathering brought together students, faculty members and esteemed guests in a spirit of achievement, reflection and inspiration to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the graduates. Suresh Narayanan, with his extensive experience in the corporate world, shared valuable insights, enriching the occasion with his wisdom and knowledge.

The convocation ceremony celebrating the Class of 2024 at IMT Ghaziabad marked the culmination of their years of diligent effort, unwavering commitment and outstanding academic achievements. The event included the conferral of diplomas upon more than 670 graduates from the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programmes, PGDM ExP and PGDM Part-Time programmes.

In his inspiring address, Narayanan stated, “As you embark on this new chapter of your lives, I want to share the 'Cs of Leadership': Clarity, Competence, Credibility, Courage, Concentration, Creativity and Compassion. In a world filled with complexity, I urge you to embrace simplicity. Remember, good things take time, as captured in the wisdom of Kabir. Leadership requires courage, especially in times of crisis. Lead with compassion and strive to balance empathy with your organisational goals. The future is yours to shape; approach it with the values you have cultivated here.” 

IMT Ghaziabad honoured its distinguished alumni during the ceremony for their exceptional accomplishments. The Distinguished Alumnus Award was presented to Neelendra Singh (Batch of 1999), Managing Director/GM at Adidas India, who encouraged graduates to embrace an entrepreneurial mindset and take risks in their careers. The Young Alumnus Achievers Award was awarded to Vaibhav Vijay Tambe (Batch of 2010), CEO, Transbank, and Ashutosh Burnwal (Batch of 2012), CEO, Buddy4Study, for their innovation and resilience. Tambe highlighted the importance of nurturing inner passion through risk-taking and innovation, while Burnwal urged graduates to embody resilience and social responsibility.

Vishal Talwar, Director, IMT Ghaziabad, formally welcomed the gathering and acknowledged the occasion's significance. He elaborated on the graduates’ imperative role as change agents in a rapidly evolving world, urging them to take responsibility within their organisations and society. His inspiring words instilled confidence in the graduates, motivating them to confront future challenges with resilience and determination.