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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">BIM Distinguished Alumni Awards<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5250b5a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5250b5a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-b0d3730\" data-id=\"b0d3730\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-272b998 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"272b998\" 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network exceeding 4,500 professionals, encompassing influential CXOs, visionary entrepreneurs, and esteemed academics. These accolades pay tribute to individuals who have left an indelible mark on both industry and society, while serving as pivotal figures in BIM\u2019s ascent through their invaluable academic mentorship.<\/p><p>Mr. Praveen Achuthan Kutty, Managing Director &amp; CEO of DCB Bank, &amp; an alumna of BIM 6th Batch; was conferred with this award.<\/p><p>With over 33 years in banking, Mr. Praveen Achuthan Kutty, currently the Managing Director &amp; CEO of DCB Bank, has led pivotal divisions like Retail, Agri, and SME Banking. Prior to his 17 years at DCB, he had a successful career at Citibank India and North America, managing diverse consumer banking businesses. He notably transformed the Suvidha remote banking model into a profitable venture and directed Citibank&#8217;s NRI Business in New York. He holds a B.Com and an MBA.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90410a6 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"90410a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43e1159 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43e1159\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-15356\" src=\"http:\/\/bim.edu\/index\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/bim-awards-2024-16-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bim.edu\/index\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/bim-awards-2024-16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bim.edu\/index\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/bim-awards-2024-16-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bim.edu\/index\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/bim-awards-2024-16.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/>Kabir Ahmed Shakir<\/h4><p>Honouring the profound contributions of its renowned alumni, the BIM Distinguished Alumnus Award acknowledges a global cadre of over 4,500 distinguished professionals, including high-ranking executives, pioneering entrepreneurs, and accomplished scholars. This prestigious recognition salutes those who have made transformative impacts on the industry and society, while significantly shaping BIM\u2019s legacy through dedicated scholarly engagement.<\/p><p>Mr. Kabir Ahmed Shakir, Chief Financial Officer of Tata Communications, Mumbai, &amp; an alumna of BIM 8th Batch; was conferred with this award.<\/p><p>Kabir Ahmed Shakir, Chief Financial Officer at Tata Communications, brings 30 years of experience in driving business growth and operational excellence across industries. He previously led finance for Microsoft India and spent 23 years at Unilever, holding global roles including CFO of the Skin Care category. He currently serves on multiple boards and is a tech enthusiast, angel investor, and startup mentor.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41dae0d elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"41dae0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3862168 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3862168\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-15472\" src=\"http:\/\/bim.edu\/index\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/daa-2024-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bim.edu\/index\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/daa-2024-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bim.edu\/index\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/daa-2024-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bim.edu\/index\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/daa-2024-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bim.edu\/index\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/daa-2024-2-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bim.edu\/index\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/daa-2024-2.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/>Kalpana Ajayan<\/h4><p>The BIM Distinguished Alumnus Award extols the remarkable achievements of its revered alumni, a prestigious network of over 4,500 global professionals, comprising influential CXOs, trailblazing entrepreneurs, and distinguished academics. These awards celebrate those whose exceptional influence has reverberated through industry and society, while playing a formative role in BIM\u2019s academic enrichment and institutional advancement.<\/p><p>Ms. Kalpana Ajayan, Regional Head, South Asia, Women\u2019s World Banking, &amp; an alumna of BIM 6th Batch; was conferred with this award.<\/p><p>Ms. Kalpana Ajayan, Regional Head for South Asia at Women\u2019s World Banking, has over 25 years in financial services. She has held leadership roles in Citibank, HSBC, and Edelweiss, with expertise in strategy, HR, and customer experience. 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