Jamshedpur, May 28, 2025 – XLRI – Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur, successfully hosted its annual flagship recruiters’ conclave, Rendezvous with XLRI – Bengaluru 2025, at Taj MG Road, Bengaluru. The high-impact event brought together leading corporate executives, senior HR professionals, XLRI alumni and academicians for an evening of thought leadership and strategic industry-academia dialogue.
The event’s keynote address was delivered by Ms. C Lakshmi, Senior Managing Director and CHRO, Accenture, who graced the evening as the Chief Guest. In her address, Ms. Lakshmi highlighted the growing imperative for organizations and educational institutions to reimagine talent models and reskill the workforce in light of the tech-led transformation of workplaces. “The responsibility of shaping tomorrow’s workforce lies equally with corporate houses and premier educational institutions like XLRI,” she stated.
A high-energy panel discussion followed, centered on the theme: “Future of Work, Skills and Talent in an Indian Perspective.”
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Esteemed panelists included:
- Ms. Preetha Radhakrishnan, Partner, Deloitte
- Mr. Prateek Roy Chowdhury, Senior HR Leader
- Mr. Ajay Kr, Founder, Thoucentric
- Ms. Ranjita Ghosh, Global CMO, Wipro
The panel shared key insights into Gen Z workforce dynamics, the evolving skillscape, and leadership imperatives in a hybrid work environment.
The event was conceptualized and hosted by XLRI Jamshedpur under the leadership of Prof. Kanagaraj A, Senior Professor of Finance & Convenor – Placements. In his welcome address, Prof. Kanagaraj presented an overview of XLRI’s academic excellence and diverse program offerings, including:
- PGDM (BM)
- PGDM (HRM)
- General Management Programme (GMP)
- Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)
- Executive Fellow Programme in Management (eFPM)
- Executive Education and Virtual Learning Programs
He also outlined corporate collaboration opportunities through initiatives such as:
- Xplore CXO Platform
- CXO Guest Lecture Series
- Corporate Awards & Recognition Programs
- B2B MOUs
- Guest of Honor & Convocation Invitations
- Corporate Advisory Council Memberships
Prof. Kanagaraj extended a cordial invitation to all guests for participation in the Summer Internship and Final Placement processes across XLRI’s PGDM (BM), PGDM (HRM), and GMP cohorts, reaffirming XLRI’s commitment to producing industry-ready, socially responsible leaders.
The event was also attended by senior XLRI faculty members Prof. Giridhar Ramachandran and Prof. Sunil Sarangi, both deeply involved in driving industry-aligned pedagogy at the institute.
Mr. Rajni Ranjan, Vice President & Head – Corporate Relations and Placements, led the event planning and guest engagement with meticulous execution, ensuring a seamless experience for attendees.
The evening concluded with a formal networking dinner that welcomed 100+ senior professionals from over 60 top organizations, creating avenues for collaboration, mentorship and long-term institutional relationships. XLRI alumni from across industries added a special touch to the celebration.
This initiative is a testament to XLRI’s enduring focus on fostering meaningful corporate engagement, nurturing future-ready leadership and delivering management education rooted in excellence and integrity.
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