IIM Sirmaur’s Pinnacle 2025 Showcases AI-Driven Leadership Across Marketing, HR, Tourism, and Finance
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sirmaur successfully concluded Pinnacle 2025, the third
edition of its flagship leadership conclave. This year’s theme “Leadership Lessons in the Age of AI”
highlighted how Artificial Intelligence and digital innovation are reshaping leadership across
industries. The event, held at the IIM Sirmaur campus, marked a decade of excellence for the institute,
drawing top executives and thought leaders from marketing, human resources, tourism, and finance.
Marketing: Understanding Consumers in the AI Age
The marketing panel featured Rashmi Ranjan Mohapatra (EID Parry India Ltd), Vikram Kumar
(Spandana Sphoorthy), Dolar Adesara (Razorpay), and Rohit Gulati (Johnson & Johnson).
Discussions centered on AI-powered consumer personalization.
HR: Redefining Work Through Human–AI Collaboration
The HR panel featured Syed Moazzam Daimi (Vodafone), Panchali Dabholkar (AMDOCS), Tulika
Jain (BCG), and Vivek Agarwal (Mastercard). Experts explored AI’s role in talent management,
reskilling, and purpose-driven organizations, emphasizing that AI will transform not eliminate human
work.
Tourism: Sustainable Growth and Digital Transformation
The tourism panel included Brijesh Modi (Thomas Cook), Sriram Gopalswamy (Sabre), Roshan
Kakkat (Alhind Group), and Ravi Jakkula (Amadeus). The discussion highlighted sustainability,
digital travel innovation, and human connection in the age of automation.
Finance: AI and Risk Strategies in a Volatile Global Economy
The finance panel featured Nitin Makhija (MNC Bank), Ankit Doshi (BlackRock), Brijesh Modi
(Thomas Cook), and Ankur Jain (Macquarie Group). Experts discussed AI in investment analytics,
financial forecasting, and risk management amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
Empowering Future Leaders at IIM Sirmaur
The event fostered rich dialogue between academia and industry, inspiring students to lead
responsibly in a rapidly changing, tech-driven world. IIM Sirmaur continues to nurture industry-ready
leaders through experiential learning, research-driven insights, and a culture of innovation. The
Industrial Relations and Sponsorship Committee extended gratitude to all panellists and participants
for making Pinnacle 2025 a resounding success.
