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GLAA is Great Lakes Institute of Management's officialalumni network — where shared memories, lifelongrelationships, and a collective legacy come together.
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ALUMNI IN CxO ROLES
The Great Lakes Institute of Management Alumni Association (GLAA) is the official alumni body of Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, a registered, not-for-profit association nurturing meaningful relationships among graduates, promoting professional and personal growth, and strengthening the bond between alumni and the institute.
More than an association, GLAA is a living network of shared memories, collective aspirations, and lifelong relationships. Every alumnus belongs. Every voice matters. Every contribution strengthens the Great Lakes legacy.
Message from the Director
A word from Dr Debashis Sanyal
Dear Alumni,
It gives me great pleasure to reach outto you through our Alumni Relations page — a space thattruly celebrates the spirit, achievements, and enduring bond of our community. Our alumni have always been one of ourinstitution's greatest pillars of strength. You are leaders, innovators, and changemakers across industries and geographies, and yourjourneys continue to inspire our students,faculty, and stakeholders every single day.
As we move forward, our vision is to build an alumni ecosystem that goes beyond updates and events — a space where meaningfulrelationships are nurtured, collaborations are sparked, and lifelong learning continues. We wantthis platform to serve as your bridge: to reconnect with classmates,forge new professional networks, mentorfuture generations, and contribute to the growth ofthe institution you once called home. Your participation — whether by sharing success stories, volunteering your expertise, or simply staying engaged — greatly enriches this community. Each contribution strengthens the collective identity we share and adds value for every member and the Institute as a whole. We remain committed to creating more avenues for engagement,from reunions and workshops to digital initiatives that make it easierfor you to stay connected no matter where you are in the world. I warmly invite you to be part ofthis journey with us.
Together, let us continue building a vibrant, supportive, and future-ready alumni network — one thatreflects our shared values, celebrates our diversity, and remains united in purpose.
-Dr Debashis Sanyal
WHO WE AR E & HOW WE WORK
Everything you need to know about the Great Lakes Alumni Association — our mission, structure, governance, and how you can get involved.
DOWNLOAD THE HANDBOOKMessage from the GLAA President
A word from Logesh Kumar Chandramohan
Dear Fellow Alumni,
As an alumnus and as President ofthe Alumni Association, itis a privilege to connect with you through this platform that brings our extended family together. Our years on campus may now be memories, butthe relationships, lessons, and shared experiences have shaped who we are today. Itis this bond that makes our alumni community so special — diverse in our paths, yet united by a common foundation.
Our Alumni Association's mission is simple yet powerful: to strengthen the connections that define us, and to create opportunities for every alumnus to engage meaningfully with each other and with the Institute. Whether you graduated last year or several decades ago, you are an essential part ofthis ecosystem.
In the coming year, we aim to expand our efforts across multiple fronts, regional chapters, mentorship programs, professional networking events, industry panels, alumni privileges, volunteering opportunities, and more. These initiatives are designed to help you reconnect, collaborate, and contribute in ways that are both fulfilling and impactful. Our beloved Founder, Uncle Bala, was a champion of networking and often credited his remarkable successes to his network — his mantra was 'My network is my net worth.' The true strength of our network lies notin the number of programs we run, butin the participation and enthusiasm of our alumni. I encourage you to reach out — to old friends, new peers,faculty members, and the institution itself. Share yourjourney, attend a meet-up, mentor a student, collaborate on ideas, or simply stay in touch. Every connection enriches our community.
Let us continue building a network that stands for support, inspiration, and lifelong camaraderie. Together, we can create an alumni community that not only celebrates our past, but also actively shapes our collective future.
-Logesh Kumar Chandramohan
YOUR GLAA LEADERSHIP
Executive Committee & Office Bearers
Elected alumni volunteers leading GLAA — steering initiatives, managing chapters,and keeping the Great Lakes community connected.
Logesh Kumar Chandramohan
PGPM
Founder&CEO · Connectezy
Serial entrepreneur who built Connectezy,a networking platform, after stints at AxisBank and PLANezy. His PGPM at GreatLakes sharpened his go-to-marketthinking and his beliefin the power ofnetworks. An avid community builder, he ispassionate about bridging talent andopportunity across sectors.
Aanchal Rathee
PGPM
Founder · Capital I Branding Studio
Personal brand and image consultant who founded Capital I after a career spanning Wipro,Siemens, and the Image Consulting BusinessInstitute; certified in India and the USA. She hasworked with corporates and individuals acrossIndia and Singapore. Passionate about helpingpeople invest in their personal brand and showup with confidence.
RK Ajay Kumar
PGDM
Executive Producer · Cine Innovations
A creative professional leading productionat Cine Innovations, with experience spanning media, content, andcommunications. His career bridges thecreative and business worlds, making hima natural fit for alumni engagement.Outside work, he is drawn to storytelling inall its forms.
Sridhar P S
PGXPM
Co-Founder · SriSattva Advisors
A seasoned finance and advisoryprofessional who co-founded SriSattva Advisors, offering strategic financialcounsel to businesses. His PGXPM gave himthe executive toolkit to complement deepdomain expertise built over years inindustry. He is a keen practitioner of valueinvesting and financial planning.
Bharath Kumar
PGPM
Head of Marketing & CX (Zoho DS) · Zoho
A marketing and customer experience leader at Zoho, heading marketing forthe Zoho Desk suite. He has built hiscareer around brand strategy, digitalgrowth, and CX transformation. Anenthusiastic runner, Bharath enjoysexploring the intersection oftechnology and human behaviour.
Manu Sharma
PGPM
Platform Product Manager · Dunnhumby
A product management professional at Dunnhumby working on data-driven retail intelligence platforms used by some ofthe world's largest retailers. Deepexperience in product strategy, analytics,and stakeholder management. An avidcricket follower and passionate advocatefor data literacy.
Mohan George
PGPM
Senior Product Manager · Simplilearn
A product growth leader at Simplilearn,one of Asia's largest online learning platforms, driving product strategy andlearner experience. A PGPM Class of 2018alumnus known for organizing livelyalumni events in Bangalore. He brings thesame energy to building community as hedoes to building products.
Malhar Lakdawala
PGDM
Co-Founder · Leadzen.ai
Co-founder of Leadzen.ai, an AI-powered B2B lead generation platform backed by investors; leads technologyas a Harvard-certified Data Sciencepractitioner and NLP expert with oversix years building AI and deep techproducts. Passionate about using AI tosolve real-world business problems.
Preetam Banerjee
PGPM
Manager · Amgen
A professional in the biopharmaceutical sector at Amgen, one of the world'sleading biotech companies, withexperience across commercial andmarket access functions. Committed toimpactful work in healthcare. Deeplyinterested in science communicationand public health policy.
Gurmeet Singh
PGPM
Founder · Cloudlytics & BlazeClan Technologies
Founder of BlazeClan Technologies andCloudlytics, a cloud security SaaS platform with customers globally, featured on theAWS Marketplace and at NASSCOMProduct Conclave. PGPM in Marketing &Finance, Great Lakes 2009. Passionateabout cloud innovation and fosteringstartup ecosystems.
Sangeetha Prabakaran
PGPM
GM & Principal Architect · Wipro
A technology leader at Wipro withover two decades in enterprise architecture and digitaltransformation, leading large-scaledelivery programs across BFSI andmanufacturing. She is passionateabout mentoring women intechnology and leadership.
Siddharth Mehta
PGDM
Manager · Accenture
A management professional at Accenture with experience in consultingand business transformation acrossclient delivery and strategy projectsspanning multiple industries. Outsidethe office, Siddharth is an avid travellerwith a fondness for mountains andoffbeat destinations.
Arjun M A
PGDM
Consultant · Deloitte
A management consultant at Deloitte with expertise in advisory and strategyengagements across sectors. His GreatLakes PGPM provided the businessgrounding to complement his analyticalskillset. A keen follower ofmacroeconomics who enjoys debates onpublic policy.