The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) recognised ten exceptional alumni under the age of 45 at the 10th edition of its Young Alumni Achiever’s Awards (YAAA) ceremony held on campus last Friday.
The annual YAAA, instituted in 2015, celebrates alumni who have made remarkable contributions across diverse fields such as corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, academics and research, public service, arts, entertainment, and sports. With a global alumni network of around 46,000 members, IIMA continues to honour those shaping the future in significant ways.
Awardees and Their Achievements
Corporate Leadership:
- Hemant Mundra (PGP 2014), Managing Director at Warburg Pincus
- Saurabh Chandra (ePGP 2020), Consulting Leader at EY
- Rohan Suri (PGP 2010), Managing Director, KKR & Co. Inc.
- Sudipto Sannigrahi (PGP 2016), Managing Director, Z47
- Ashish Ashok Lakhotia (EEP 2018), CEO, Fertilizer & Agri Inputs at ETG Input Holdco
Social Sector & Public Service:
- Ramyakumar Bhatt (ePGP 2022), Deputy Commissioner, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation
- Chhavi Moodgal (PGP 2004), CEO of the IIMA Endowment Fund
Arts, Entertainment & Sports:
- Aditi Krishnakumar (PGP 2007), author
- Anupama Muthukrishnan Devarajan (PGP 2006), Carnatic musician and Bharatanatyam artiste
- Ankur Garg (3TP 2010), film producer and partner at Luv Films LLP
Spotlight: Public Service Through an IIMA Lens
At the event, organized by IIMA Director Prof. Bharat Bhasker and Dean Sunil Maheshwari, alumnus Ramyakumar Bhatt powerfully discussed how management training affected his public service mindset. He remarked that IIMA provided "a unique lens—to approach citizen issues with empathy and the same analytical rigor used in business," adding that “nation-building is the most meaningful and scalable enterprise”.
Bhatt emphasised the importance of public service, stating that receiving the award “is a powerful affirmation of the quiet, often difficult path of public service” and expressed hope that it would inspire more graduates to contribute to nation-building.
The Broader Impact
Held annually, the YAAA serves to honour a wide range of accomplishments—whether in high finance, social work, arts, or public administration—underlining the varied ways IIMA alumni impact society. Faculty, students, and staff attended the ceremony, confirming the institute's close relationship with alumni.
These awards not only spotlight individual achievements but also reinforce IIMA’s mission to nurture leaders capable of making tangible contributions across multiple sectors globally.
