The Leadership Series is the flagship event of SIIB and has been so for the past decade of the institute’s existence. As the name says it all, one understands that this lecture series cherishes and celebrates the fortitude of leading from the front, giving direction and astute management in the times of adversity. This event provides an extraordinary platform where students get to listen to the awesome experiences of some of the top honchos of the Indian Inc.

Some of the speakers who have graced the event in earlier years were Mr. Adi Godrej, Chairman – The Godrej Group, Dr. Anji Reddy, CEO – Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Ms. Ranjana Kumar, Chairperson – NABARD, Smt. Rajashree Birla, Aditya Birla Group, Mr. Habil Khorakiwala, Chairman, – Wockhardt Ltd., Mr. Homi Khusrokhan, MD – Tata Tea, Mr. Jagdish Capoor, Chairman – HDFC Bank, Mr. Ajay Piramal, Chairman – Nicholas Piramal, Mr. A. K. Purwar, Chairman, SBI, Mr. Zarir Cama, CEO – HSBC Bank, Malaysia, Mr. Richard Rushton, MD – SAB Miller India and Mr. S Kalyana Sundaram, MD – GSK Pharma Ltd.

The chief guest for the event this year is none other than Shri Jayant Patil, Honourable Finance Minister, Govt. of Maharashtra.

The ‘Guests of Honour’ for the event include eminent personalities, Honourable Shri Ujjwal Nikam, Public Prosecutor, Govt. Of Maharashtra and Mr. Naushad Forbes, MD, Forbes Marshal.
The list of distinguished speakers includes:

1. Mr. T R Doonga, MD, Tata Services Ltd.
2. Mr. Lakshminarayan, Joint MD, MICO.
3. Mr. D. Ramesh, V.P-R&D; (Global), Wipro Infrastructure Engg. Ltd.
4. Mr. Deepak Dheer, CEO-Stampings, Mahindra & Mahindra and Executive Director, Musco Steel.
5. Mr. Vishwanathan, VP, Corporate Relationships, AXIS Bank.

Based on the theme, SIIB is also organizing a movie festival which is currently being screened at the SIC campus from October 1 to 5, 2007, everyday at 10pm in the campus auditorium. For corporate people and other college students in the city, the institute has also initiated an essay writing competition based on the same theme. Participants are required to answer the question: “What is your one unique idea you would like to see converted to action?” in not more than 500 words and send in their entries to [email protected]. There are many attractive prizes to be won. Last date for the entries is October 5, 2007 till 3pm.