10th Edition of Dr KCG Verghese Endowment Lecture - 04 Nov 2023

Tenth Edition of Dr K C G Verghese Endowment Lecture “Innovation in Emerging Markets” by

Mr Velusamy R President - Automotive Technology and Product Development & Member of Group Executive Board, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd

Mr Ashok G Verghese

Vice President, Hindustan Group of Institutions

will preside Dr. K.C.G. VERGHESE Founder Chairman 1940 - 2006

on Saturday, 4 November 2023 at 7.00 pm at MMA Management Center, Chennai

Instituted by the

Hindustan Group of Institutions

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INVITATION

Dr. K.C.G. VERGHESE Founder Chairman 1940 - 2006

Dr. K.C.G. Verghese, a visionary and a man of action, was born on 20th June, 1940 in a small village in central Kerala. His life is the story of a man from a rural background whose far reaching vision, boundless energy and undying enthusiasm catapulted him to the pinnacle of business success.

After completing his early education in Kerala, he graduated in Mechanical Engineering and after intense training in Aviation Engineering at Cranfield University; UK, he obtained his Ph.D from U.S. He established Hindustan Engineering Training Centre in 1966 with the approval of the Government of Tamil Nadu to impart vocational training. He established Hindustan Institute of Engineering Technology, a polytechnic college fully realizing the need to educate the masses for gainful employment. Later he went on establishing Institutions of higher education in Engineering & Technology, Aviation, Arts & Science, Management, etc.

Dr. K.C.G. Verghese belonged to that rare breed of individuals whose commitment to societal progress and advancement, created a vision for the future of Engineering and Technical Education in this country. He succeeded in persuading Dr M.G.Ramachandran, then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, to privatize Professional Education in the State. The Hindustan College of Engineering was founded by Dr.K.C.G.Verghese in the year 1985 & it has been conferred the University status by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) which is celebrating its Silver Jubilee this year.

It was his forward thinking philosophy, that paved way for the introduction of the “Open Sky Policy” in India and launched the first private airline in the country 'Air Asiatic” in 1990 – a bold and farsighted move that was futuristic and far ahead of its time. Dr. K.C.G. Verghese's exemplary vision made him a man for all seasons. His benevolent nature, dedication, hard work, conviction and commitment gave him success in all his endeavors.

He was well known for his philanthropic nature which immensely helped the weaker section and downtrodden people of the society. His motto was 'To make every man a success and no man a failure”.

He authored two books and received several awards and honors in recognition of his contributions to the growth of Industry and Higher Education sectors in the country.

He left for heavenly abode on 14th February, 2006. His legacy lives through the institutions he created and the communities he served.

programme

06.10 pm

Registration & Hi-Tea

07.00 pm

Welcome Address

Mr K Mahalingam President, Madras Management Association & Partner/Director, TSM Group of Companies

Guest of Honour

Dr Mrs Elizabeth Verghese Chancellor, Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science

07.05 pm

Opening Remarks

Mr Ashok G Verghese Vice President, Hindustan Group of Institutions

07.10 pm

Introduction of the Chief Guest

Dr Pon Ramalingam Director-IQAC, Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science

07.15 pm

Dr K C G Verghese Endowment Lecture on the theme “Innovation in Emerging Markets”

Mr Velusamy R President - Automotive Technology and Product Development & Member of Group Executive Board, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd

07.45 pm

Q & A Session

08.00 pm

Closing Remarks

Dr S N Sridhara Vice Chancellor, Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science

08.05 pm

Vote of Thanks

Gp Capt R Vijayakumar (Retd), VSM Executive Director, MMA

08.10 pm

Dinner

Velusamy R, President of Automotive Technology & Product Development at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd and Joint Managing Director of Mahindra Electric Automobile Limited (MEAL). He is a Member of Mahindra Group Executive Board.

Distinguished Speaker

Velu has over 26 years of experience in Vehicle and Powertrain development. He started his career at M&M in the year 1996 in Powertrain development & he is credited as the Brain behind the Mahindra state of Art M-Hawk Engines. Under his leadership in Product Development, M&M Has launched various flagship products like XUV300, All-New Thar & the recent Blockbuster products, XUV700 and ScorpioN which set various Industry Benchmarks & marked a new beginning for Mahindra and SUV Segment in India. He also leads the Product development of Mahindra’s ambitious EV Portfolio of XUV & BE Brands underpinned by the State- of- the -art INGLO EV Platform.

He is the Chairperson & Board of Director for Mahindra Racing, UK & Director on the Board of Automobili Pininfarina GMBH. He also contributes to various industries and academic bodies. He is the Chairperson of CMVR- For Safety Regulation in SIAM. Velu completed his B.Sc., from the University of Madras & B-Tech., Automobile Engineering at Anna University, Chennai. He has

Velusamy R

completed Advanced Management Program at Wharton business school, Mahindra Universe program at Harvard University. He also underwent Global Program for Management Development at Michigan Ross School of Business. He was part of the Mahindra Future Leadership Program (FLP) conducted through Yale & IMD Universities.

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