Date: June 12th, 2026
Venue:St. Joseph’s Institute of Management (SJIM)
St. Joseph’s Institute of Management (SJIM) organised an Industry Expert Lecture on 12th
June 2026 at Xavier’s Hall for second-year PGDM students.
The session began with a welcome address by Rev. Dr. Roshan David Pereira SJ, Director
of SJIM, who highlighted the importance of industry exposure in preparing future
management professionals.
The lecture was delivered by Mr. Varun S, Managing Director, HM&A Associates,
Amsterdam, on the topic “Understanding the Changing Landscape of Business and How
You Should Be Prepared as a Soon-to-Be PGDM Graduate.”
Drawing from his global experience, the speaker shared insights on emerging business trends,
Artificial Intelligence, adaptability, continuous learning, and skills required for future leaders.
The session concluded with remarks by Dr. Rajiv Noronha, Dean, SJIM, encouraging
students to apply these insights in their academic and professional journeys.