MANTHAN CONCLAVE 2023

Published on: May 2, 2023

Himalayan School of Management Studies conducted the 4th Management Conclave ‘Manthan 2023’ on April 28, 2023, on the theme “Sustainable Business: People, Planet, and Profit” with the goal of raising awareness about India’s G-20 presidency. The Conclave brought together industry leaders, practitioners, and academics for thought-provoking conversations on the subject. The predecessor to the conclave was a student led event “Biz Vista” organized on April 27th.

The conclave aimed to celebrate, promote, and learn from great business leaders and their initiatives, as well as to establish a venue for the exchange of ideas, challenges, and solutions among the speakers and participants through the conclave’s numerous interactive sessions

Dr. Vickram Sahai, Principal, Himalayan School of Management Science and Co-Patron of the conclave set the pace of the event by sharing that keeping in view of the theme of G20 and India’s role in it, the college celebrated two days’ event as a student driven activity. Day 1 of the event saw many creative reflections by the students of Management Science as well as over 80 students from other schools.  The conclave was held with an objective to engage it as a platform to see what the generation of today wishes to see for the future of planet.

Dr. Vickram Sahai, Principal, Himalayan School of Management Science and Co-Patron of the conclave set the pace of the event by sharing that keeping in view of the theme of G20 and India’s role in it, the college celebrated two days’ event as a student driven activity. Day 1 of the event saw many creative reflections by the students of Management Science as well as over 80 students from other schools.  The conclave was held with an objective to engage it as a platform to see what the generation of today wishes to see for the future of planet.

Dr. Vijendra Chauhan, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of Swami Rama University and Patron of the Conclave, shared that it’s a generational responsibility to cultivate aspects that are people oriented and their welfare, which sustain the planet. The panel discussion will provide practical insights to the students.

Inaugural Address was given by Dr. S. Farooq, President, The Himalaya Drug Company. He mentioned that the humanity in people will survive as long as people will live. The planet needs to be conserved. We need to practice ethics in profits and promote sustainability. We should be together for the humanity.

Dr. Anil Joshi, Founder, Himalayan Environmental Studies and Conservation Organization (HESCO) virtually shared a message for students for ensuring effective management that connects with people and ensures sustainability of the planet.

The conference featured five panellists – Mr. Andrew Street (HR Consultant, Rubico Tech) emphasised the importance of developing a bond within the work environment to allow the people engaged perform effectively.

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Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.