Press Release

New Delhi
22nd May, 2009

IIM Lucknow's Noida Campus organises a leadership series

for its International Programme in Management for
Executives(IPMX) batch
Dr. Mukesh Aghi, CEO, Steria India Ltd., addresses the
students

As part of the peer and industry interaction programme at IIM

Lucknow's Noida Campus, Dr. Mukesh Aghi, CEO, Steria India Ltd.,
visited the campus to address and interact with the International
Programme in Management for Executives 2009-10 batch students.
The Leadership Series is already underway for the new batch, which
began its classes less than a month ago.

The leadership series focuses on peer interaction with leading

luminaries and specialists in the sector and emphasizes on the
importance of leadership as a skill in guiding a company to
success. Prof. Punam Sahgal, Dean, IIM Lucknow Noida Campus also
attended the session.

Steria is amongst the top IT services provider in Europe and UK. Dr.
Mukesh Aghi is the CEO of Steria India and has close to 25 years of
experience in leading various international business giants including
IBM Corporation, Ariba Inc., J.D.Edwards & Co and Universitas 21
Global. An MBA from Andrews University, Dr. Aghi holds a doctorate
in internal relations from Claremont Graduate School and an
advanced management diploma from Harvard. In addition he is a
member of the Prime Minister’s IT Task Force (India).

During his visit, Dr. Aghi talked about some of the most important
qualities that a leader should possess in these recessionary times.
Sighting the examples of Mahatma Gandhi, Peter Drucker, Collin
Powell and such leaders, Dr. Aghi illustrated the importance of vision
and perseverance for future leaders. He also stressed on the
importance of work-life balance and people management in an
individual's career.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Punam Sahgal, Dean, IIM Lucknow

Noida campus said, “We appreciate the fact that Dr. Mukesh Aghi,
CEO of Steria India Ltd., was able to take the time out to speak with
our IPMX batch students. We believe that a true leader is one who
provides direction, guidance and mentorship. We at IIM Lucknow set
up a Leadership series where the students can not just interact with
the leaders who they look up to, but also learn from their
experiences. Dr. Aghi spoke about the vision and perseverance of
the leaders and I believe that the aspiring leaders can emulate his
way of thinking”.

"During these tough times, companies, especially IT companies,

need to constantly look for innovative ways to reduce their
operational costs, and need to tap newer markets for growth
opportunities", said Dr, Mukesh Aghi, CEO, Steria India Ltd. He
opined that laying-off people does not hold the key in resolving
current situations. He believes that people, if nurtured properly, are
the biggest asset in resolving company problems.

IPMX 2009-10 batch has 46 participants. A majority of participants

come from engineering background having worked in private
organizations in India and abroad. Like the first batch, a major
number of participants are below 35 years of age with average work
experience of 9 years. The session ended with students delivering a
vote of thanks to Dr.Aghi.

About IPMX
IPMX, is a full time, one-year residential executive programme
launched in April 2008 at the Indian Institute of Management
Lucknow-Noida Campus. The International Programme in
Management for Executives is designed for mid/senior level
professionals, to prepare them for leadership roles. The programme
is designed to develop business education that is grounded in the
Indian and international business environment. It will accelerate
understanding of business at functional and strategic levels, and
prepare students to manage enterprises engaged in global business.
The curriculum focuses on a strategic understanding of business,
rooted in practical skill development through action learning
projects and industry interface.
A core component of the programme is an international module of 4-
5 weeks at Faculty of Management, McGill University, Montreal
Canada which provides students with the opportunity for an
international learning experience to equip them with the knowledge
and perspective relevant to current global business issues. The
programme is rigorous as well as rewarding as it provides ample
opportunity for personal development and professional growth
through inquiry and insight in an interactive learning environment.