The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) has a long-standing reputation for producing world-class leaders. Four of its most successful alumni have moved to the United States and reached the pinnacle of their respective fields, redefining international leadership.
Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank Group, became the first India-born executive to hold the post in the bank's history. He has also held board roles with the American Red Cross, Kraft Foods, and Dow Inc.
Srikant Datar, the eleventh dean of Harvard Business School (HBS), is an innovative educator, a distinguished scholar, and a deeply experienced academic leader.
Raghu Sundaram, Senior Vice Chancellor and Chief Global Officer for New York University, was also the Dean of NYU Stern from 2018 to 2024.
Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon, a business leader and humanitarian, earned two Grammy nominations and secured her first win at the 67th Annual Awards.