Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur, a premier institution recognized for #BuildingBusinessOwners, successfully concluded its flagship event, the Leadership Summit 2025. The conclave brought together CXOs, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders under the theme “The CXO Compass: Navigating Beyond Boundaries to Build Future-Ready Organizations.”
Two Days of Insightful Discussions
The two-day summit hosted six power-packed panel discussions exploring the many dimensions of leadership.
Day 1 highlighted:
The evolving virtues that differentiate successful CXOs
The role of people-first strategies in building high-performance organizations
Challenges of embracing disruption in a rapidly changing business environment
Day 2 focused on:
Leadership in the context of global geopolitics
Balancing “think global, act local” approaches
Integrating technology with human potential to define the future of organizations
Key Highlights from Leaders
Prof. Sanjeev Prashar, Director-in-Charge, IIM Raipur, emphasized:
“True leadership lies beyond authority; it’s about distributive leadership built on sensing, relating, visioning, and inventing. Future-ready organizations will be built not only on technology and innovation but also on people-centric values, inclusivity, and resilience.”
The Chief Guest, Shri Sandeep Singh, Managing Director, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Pvt. Ltd. & Executive Officer, Hitachi Construction Machinery Japan, noted:
“Leadership in today’s world is about building organizations that adapt, innovate, and stay connected to their purpose. IIM Raipur is nurturing future leaders who combine technology with human insight, efficiency with empathy, and growth with responsibility.”
The Guest of Honour, Ms. Deepika Rajor, HR Business Partner – Global Functions & Strategic Projects, PepsiCo India, stressed the importance of people-first leadership:
“While AI has made our lives easier, it cannot take judgement calls. We created technology, technology has not created us. Leaders must leverage technology responsibly without losing the human touch.”
Eminent Speaker Line-Up
The summit featured an illustrious set of speakers, including:
Shri Krishan Mishra, CEO, FPSB India
Shri Pranjal Kamra, Founder & CEO, Finology
Shri Ashish Kapoor, Head – Strategy & Growth, Mahindra Teqo
Dr. Prakash, Partner, ZS Associates
Ms. Preeti Ahuja, Global Chief People Officer, Husk Power
Ms. Seema Ghosh, Strategic Business Unit Head, Sun Pharma
Shri Prem Singh, IAS (Retd.)
Shri Joy Abraham, Global Accounts Director, YASH Technologies
Ms. Kiran Khapre, CHRO, Kirloskar Oil Engines
Shri Niket Gupta, Head of Talent Acquisition, Myntra
…alongside several other distinguished leaders from diverse industries.
Conclusion
The conclave concluded with a valedictory session by Ms. Deepika Rajor and a vote of thanks by Prof. Mohit Goswami, acknowledging faculty, industry leaders, and students for making the event a success.
With its engaging discussions and vibrant participation, the Leadership Summit 2025 reinforced IIM Raipur’s position as a hub for thought leadership and a vital bridge between academia and industry.
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