CALICUT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION 22st ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING AT HOTEL MALABAR PALACE, KOZHIKODE ON 19 TH JUNE 2018 AT 1800 Hrs.
Report of the Secretary for the period from 14th July 2017 to 31st May 2018
Respected President Shri. K A Ajayan, Founder President Dr. V.K.S. Menon, Senior Vice President, Shri. K.T. Thomas, Vice Presidents Shri. M A Mehaboob and Dr. Saji Kuriakose, Treasurer CA. Ramakrishnan V, Joint Secretary Mr. Asif T, Past Presidents of CMA and dear members of CMA. It is indeed a pleasure to present before this august gathering, the report on the various activities of the CMA during the period from JULY 2017 to MAY 2018. The year under review saw CMA spreading its influence into different fields, like joining hands with institutions, industries and conducting series of Lecture Sessions, In-house sessions as well as Seminars. CMA has received the privilege of being an active organization among the local bodies by its active contribution and participation in all the forums.
The year 2017-18 was very eventful with more than half a century programs by CMA. The programmes conducted under the able guidance of our President Shri. K A Ajayan received excellent participation, appreciation and laurels throughout this term. CMA focused on developing an ecosystem for growth for entrepreneurship and startups especially in the areas of IT and Tourism. In addition to regular lecture sessions and in-house presentations, study tours etc, CMA organised training sessions for Police Officers, NCC Cadets, Auto, bus and taxi drivers in the city, SSI sector, NGOs, College Students etc.
CMA has structured and finalised the guidelines for a new award in a year for the best social entrepreneur. VKC Group of Kozhikode has come forward to associate as the permanent sponsor for the award and is "CMA-VKC Best Social Entrepreneur Award". This is in addition to the existing Annual Awards of CMA i.e Management Leadership Excellence Award, CMA-C.K. Prahalad Award for Institutional Excellence, Young Manager Award, Young Entrepreneur Award and Woman Entrepreneur Award.
CMA actively participated in the AMCs of various LMAs in Kerala and the 1st All Kerala LMA Meet organised at Cochin, LMA meets organised by VMA and TMA and National Leadership Conclave by AIMA at New Delhi. It is great pride and privilege to inform that CMA is approved as a registered member of Startup Community Partner Development Programme of Kerala Start Up Mission (KSUM), a Govt of Kerala Initiative.
The media coverage received on various occasions also indicated that our entrepreneurship and leadership programmes were considered relevant by the public at large.
Moving on to fulfil my duty as the Secretary of CMA, let me hereby share with you the details of the various programs and activities conducted during this term by the collective effort of current Office Bearers and the whole-hearted support of the Managing Committee.
PROGRAMMES Installation Ceremony of CMA Office bearers
The installation ceremony of the President and Office bearers of the Calicut Management Association for the year 2017-18 was done on 14th July 2017 in the august presence of Dr. Venu V, IAS, Principal Secretary (Tourism), Govt.of Kerala. The Keynote address was delivered by Prof. Keyoor Purani, Executive Director, IIMK-LIVE at Hotel Malabar Palace, Kozhikode.
Shri. K. A. Ajayan - President, Shri Anil Balan - Secretary, Shri. K T Thomas - Sr. Vice President, Shri. Mehboob A – Vice President, Dr. Saji Kuriakose – Vice President, Shri. Asif T – Jt. Secretary and CA. Ramakrishnan V – Treasurer are office bearers who took over the charge for the year 2017-18.
Dr. Venu spoke about the ‘potential’ that exists in tourism sector with respect to Kerala Tourism and Calicut in particular. The readiness to invest in tourism projects and the patience to nurture was not visible in the investors from Calicut which is not the case as in Wayanad. He said, CMA should intervene and study the problems that exists in this sector and help out investors to be more professional and mentor them to withstand pressure and be successful.
Professor Keyoor Purani said, it is again the lack of professional approach which has caused the slow growth of tourism in Calicut. The economy which is largely depended on foreign remittance has created large number of spoiled children who wants to live in the comforts of remittance. There should be a change to this attitude. CMA has got a big role to play in changing the attitude in doing business that would thus bring more investment in Tourism sector.
Interactive Meeting – Discussion on “Draft Industrial & Commercial Policy 2017”, Govt. of Kerala
Date: 10th July 2017 Venue: Hotel Hyson Heritage, Kozhikode Host: Sri. A.C.Moideen, Hon’ble Minister for Industries, Sports and Youth Affairs, Govt. of Kerala
The Hon’ble Minister for Industries, Sports and Youth Affairs, Sri. A. C. Moideen chaired an interactive meeting to discuss in details on the draft Industrial & Commercial Policy 2017 with the industrialists and associations in the Northern Districts. Mr. K. A. Ajayan – President and Mr. Anil Balan – Secretary of Calicut Management Association represented and participated in the discussion.
In-House Session on “Blue Ocean Strategy”
Date: 22nd July 2017 Venue: CMA Hall, CMA Office, Peekay Complex, Kozhikode Speaker: Shri. Rishikesh, Assistant Professor – Christ University, Bangalore
The speaker – Sri. Rishikesh spoke on “How to create uncontested market and make competition irrelevant, Blue Oceans are associated with high potential profits. The session was very interesting and gave good insights to the members.
In-House Lecture on “Digital Transformation – A Roadmap to Growth”
Date: 27th July 2017 Venue: Hotel Malabar Palace, Kozhikode Speaker: Sri. Anil Balan, Secretary – CMA, IT Entrepreneur
The speaker Sri. Anil Balan spoke on “Digital Transformation” in the context of India and World,
shared the key objectives that are enabler for Digital Transformation. He emphasised on how organizations can drive digital transformation and the steps required by leadership team to achieve it which is strategic and not tactical.
The session was interactive with overwhelming discussion around how digital world is steering the business drivers.
Lecture Session on “Establishing a University : Challenges & Satisfaction”
Date: 27th July 2017 Venue: Hotel Malabar Palace, Kozhikode Speaker: Sri. K Jayakumar (IAS), Founding Vice-Chancellor, Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Tirur
The speaker – Sri. K. Jayakumar shared his experience of setting up a Malayalam University and spoke about four factors that any entrepreneur should consider:
1. Social/Local Environment, 2. Political Environment, 3. Administrative Environment 4. Academic Environment.
CMA Members got an opportunity to interact, discuss and understand management skills as well as techniques to define strategy and find solutions to all the challenges that may arise during the implementation of projects of such a scale. Session was well received by all the CMA members and invited guests.
CMA partners with Ernst & Young (E&Y) for Ideathon 2017
Ideathon 2017, a unique 2-month event to foster the spirit of innovation and love for code development by building prototypes around emerging frontiers in technology. The event will be organized by KEY Accelerator in collaboration with the Kerala Start Up Mission, Ernst and Young, Calicut Management Association and other important stakeholders of Calicut.
The first major edition to be organized at Calicut. The themes and the problem statements for the Ideathon to be decided in
Ideathon 2017 – CMA, E&Y and Stakeholders in a meeting
consultation with the partners and collaborators and the best performing teams to be suitably rewarded and the top teams to be given the opportunity to participate in the 6 month acceleration program at KEY Calicut/IIM Live.
A meeting was conducted at UL Cyberpark, Kozhikode with participation of all the key stakeholders. Mr. K.A. Ajayan, President and Mr. Anil Balan, Secretary, participated in the meeting
Coffee Table Discussion – “Revisiting the Trade Heritage of Kozhikode
Date: 22nd August 2017 Venue: Merchant Navy Club, Near Light House, Beach Road, Kozhikode Co-Host: Merchant Navy Club, Calicut
The renowned historian Prof. M. G. S. Narayanan spoke on the trade heritage of Kozhikode, the city of truth, the home of the famous medieval Calico textiles, the city of hospitality, food and many more.
Prof MGS also enlightened the rich trade history of the Kingdom of Kozhikode, ruled by the Zamorin Raja, giving insights into Portugese, French, Chinese, British and Arab trade with the city, the visits of Vasco da Gama and Marco Polo.
The stories of Silk street, Gujarati street, SM street, Gunny street, Copra Bazaar, Valiyanagadi, Hajur Kachery, the once flourishing Calicut seaport, horse-trading centers of Kozhikode, timber trade, Kannanchery street of weavers , Pattemari or Uru, the iron screw-pile piers and much more.
The programme was organised by CMA for Businessmen, Entrepreneurs, Start-ups and Prof. M.G. S Narayanan at Coffee Table Discussion with CMA Students from B Schools who would like to know more about the heritage and history of Kozhikode - Knowing the city, its culture and trade heritage is a must for any entrepreneur – in the present and future.
Mr. K. A. Ajayan, President - CMA, Capt. Aswini Pratap, Chairman - MNC, Capt. Haridas.K.K, President – MNC, CMA Past Presidents and CMA Members participated in the discussion which was very informative.
A Complete Training Programme – “NEVER GIVE UP – REVIVE”
Date: 18th August 2017 Venue: Hotel Woodies, Kallai Road, Kozhikode
Speaker: Shri. Madhu Bhaskaran, HRD Trainer & Motivational Speaker Topic: Leadership Excellence
Speaker: Shri. C. P. Shihabudheen, Motivational Speaker Topic: How to find happiness in Life
Speaker: Shri. Praveen Chirayath, Corporate Trainer Topic: Confidence Conquers the world
Expose Infotech Pvt. Ltd. In association with Calicut Management Association conducted a training programme - NEVER GIVE UP – REVIVE. It has received excellent response with more than 200 participants. Mr. Anil Balan, Secretary – CMA, Mr. Anilkumar M, Immediate Past President, Mr. Roshan Kynadi – Past President, Mr. Saji Kuriakose, Vice President, Mr. Anandamani K, Managing Committee Member with other CMA members participated. Mr Roshan Kynadi, Past President, addressed the participants.
In-House Lecture on “ZERO Waste Kozhikode”
Date: 28th August 2017 Venue: Hotel Malabar Palace, Kozhikode Speaker: Dr. Reena Anilkumar, Managing Director of Ram Biologicals, Areena Hygiene Solutions Pvt Ltd. and Centre for Research and Development in Health Hygiene and Environment (CRDHHE)
The speaker Dr. Reena has extensive experience in Solid and Liquid Waste Management, Vector Management & Environmental Management.
Dr. Reena Anilkumar is recipient of multiple awards from various organizations. She is also an Expert Committee Member of Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment (KSCSTE)
She spoke on the key challenges of waste management in Calicut. Zero Waste is a goal that is ethical, economical, efficient and visionary. Zero waste concept is a holistic approach of waste management, which should take into consideration all types of wastes - organic, inorganic, electronic, bio- medical, construction & demolition, etc.
She emphasized on the main hindrances for the success of waste management projects as In-House Lecture by Dr. Reena Anilkumar improper planning, management & lack of
public participation, which shall be overcome by planning and designing a proper system and implementing various innovative ideas for attracting public and making them aware of the benefits of having a good waste management system. The implementation of the Zero Waste concept will help in building a sustainable solution for the prevailing issue of waste management.
The session was interactive with overwhelming discussion around various steps required to make Kozhikode a ZERO Waste City.
Lecture Session on “Management in the Age of Disruption: The emerging role of Startups”
Date: 28th August 2017 Venue: Hotel Malabar Palace, Kozhikode Speaker: Dr. Saji Gopinath, CEO-Kerala Startup Mission, Govt. of Kerala / Director IIITMK.
Dr. Saji Gopinath conveyed that the exponential technologies that usher the dawn of 4th Industrial Revolution, is
disrupting conventional businesses ranging from Lecture Session by Dr. Saji Gopinath, CEO - manufacturing to services to biotech in an Kerala Startup Mission unprecedented way.
While these technologies create non-linear growth opportunities for those who ride the wave from the front, there is also increasing concern on how they affect employment in traditional sectors and affect the society as a whole.
He also said that as a state which missed previous paradigms of industrial growth, this may be the right opportunity for Kerala to leap frog into a leadership position, if right ecosystem is developed for fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among the youth. Realizing this, Govt. of Kerala has come out with a slew of policy measures to facilitate this transition. However, the Token of appreciation by Dr. VKS Menon, Founding President - success of the same depends on how well these CMA to the Guest Speaker Dr. Saji Gopinath, CEO - KSUM with Mr. K A Ajayan,-President, Mr. Anil Balan - Secretary and Mr. Asif T - get implemented through involvement of multiple Jt. Secretary stake holders.
In his talk, an attempt is made to map the emerging management challenges in the era of disruptive technologies and how Startups could be an effective solution for the same. Also, a discussion on how Kerala Govt. through Kerala Startup Mission is trying to create a comprehensive start-up ecosystem in the State that breed innovative start-up who would emerge as unicorns to lead the next stage of growth and transformation.
CMA Members got an opportunity to interact, discuss and understand Start-up ecosystem as well as all the challenges that may arise during the entrepreneurial journey. Session was well received by all the CMA members and invited guests.
In-House Lecture on “ISRO - Its Emphasis on Developmental Applications”
Date: 19th September 2017 Venue: Hotel Malabar Palace, Kozhikode Speaker: Sri. E. K. Kutty – Retd. Director (Programme & Project Management) and Director (HR) at ISRO, Bangalore. Post-retirement, served National Institute of Advanced Studies, IISc Campus, Bangalore during 2006-09 as its Dean and Head – Administration
Ever since Dr. Vikram Sarabhai began his dream of developing Space science and technology in India, his emphasis has been on the application of Space technology for the benefits of common man. Satellites and rockets are only the means to reach into the Space for achieving the said objective.
Mr. Kutty spoke briefly on all the organizational
and programmatic aspects of Indian Space In-House Lecture by Mr. E. K. Kutty Research Organisation. He highlighted various national development initiatives in which ISRO is performing a leading role. Shared various aspects and initiatives ISRO for the benefit of society at large and nation as a whole.
Session was very interesting and gave the members a phenomenal impression on the contribution of ISRO towards every Indian.
Lecture Session on - “Taking India to Intellectual and Physiological Forefront: A Nutrition Mission”
Date: 19th September 2017 Venue: Hotel Malabar Palace, Kozhikode Speaker: Dr. M. Anirudhan, President - Essen Nutrition Corporation, Chicago, USA and CMD -
Essen Fooddies (India) Pvt. Ltd., KINFRA Techno -Industrial Park, Kakkanchery, Malappuram.
Dr Madhavan Anirudhan - a US based Keralite NRI has made remarkable contribution to the field of Nutrition and is an eminent Scientist-turned-Entrepreneur in this line. Seeing his American research and business success, he was encouraged by our leaders like Dr APJ Abdul Kalam to take up a Nutrition Mission for India. Dr Anirudhan shared his Mission and plans with the members of CMA.
Historically, the Jews are considered the most Lecture Session by Dr. M. Anirudhan- President ESSEN intellectual lots on Earth. In the West, Nutrition Corporation, Chicago USA especially in the US, Indians too are slowly emerging as a ‘brain-calibre’ community. The Indian Scientists, Doctors and Engineers could carve their own niche’. This has a gene factor behind it. But genes need “environmental” back up too to get expressed. Post- independence thrust to create good Medical and Engineering Colleges, the IITs and IIMs Token of appreciation handed over by Adv. James Thomas, Past etc. had contributed to evolve world-class Indian President CMA to the Guest Speaker Dr. M. Anirudhan- President intelligentsia. But this is only part of the so-called ESSEN Nutrition Corporation, Chicago USA, CEO with Mr. K A Ajayan,- President, Mr. Anil Balan-Secretary, Mr. K. T. Thomas- Sr. Vice environmental intervention. A lot more has also President and Mr. Asif T - Jt. Secretary to happen in the quality of the nutrition our children get so that India could churn out a large chunk of the World’s brainpower in the coming years. But many of our budding talents are unheard of after their initial luminance in the career. Thus, Nutrition becomes a national agenda for India if it has to become a superpower.
CMA Members had a very interactive and informative discussion on the subject “Nutrition” which is very essential in building a strong and healthy nation. Session was well received by the CMA members and invited guests.
Managing Committee Meeting
Date: 31st August 2017 Venue: Cosmopolitan Club, Beach Road, Kozhikode
The 3nd Managing Committee of Calicut Management Association was on 27th September 2017 and was attended by 18 members wherein discuss on the activities planned was done. Center of Excellences in Entrepreneurship is planning for an Entrepreneurs Conclave – UNARUKA in the onth of October 2017. Planning session of various other programs and training for the coming days was also discussed.
CMA – Moment of Honor
Providence Women's College, Kozhikode invited Mr. K. A. Ajayan, President-Calicut Management Association as the Chief Guest to inaugurate All Kerala Commerce Meet "IGNITRA 2K17". President addressed the gathering and shared insights on Management and importance of Knowledge Acquisition.
Quarter Magazine - CALIMAGE
CMA's Quarterly Magazine – CALIMAGE (July – Sep Issue), E-Version was officially released by Mr. Anilkumar M, Immediate Past President during the Managing Committee meeting in the presence of all Managing Committee members. The CALIMAGE Magazine will be shared with all the members, Institutional Members and student chapter.
CMA - Student Chapter
Students took membership for the student chapter of CMA at Providence Women’s College, Kozhikode. Overall 40 members were enrolled as members for the year 2017-18.
Providence Women’s College is the First Women’s Arts and Science College in the Malabar region of Kerala, South India.
In-House Lecture on “Medical Emergencies – Reaching the right place at right time” Date: 28th October 2017 Venue: Hotel Marina Residency, Kozhikode
Speaker: Dr. Naresh Balakrishnan, CEO of Prizecarnation, a healthcare consultancy service provider. Medical Doctor with an MBA in Hospital management with 25 years of progressive experience in both clinical and management settings scoping all spectrum of health care delivery methodologies, is a Certified NABH Assessor –Essential standards and Consultant in lean sigma application for hospitals.
Dr. Naresh is actively involved as a Clinician in departments including: General Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Urology, Nephrology, Cardiology etc. Has held management positions in both acute care and managed care areas with specialized expertise in outcomes and process flow management in the hospital.
Dr Naresh shared few examples of great people
like president Abdul Kalam, E.Ahamed (MP) In-House Lecture by Dr. Naresh Balakrishnan dying in midst of knowledgeable and well- meaning people because none of them were aware of providing basic lifesaving steps. Maybe they could have been saved !! He also detailed about the three stages where people need to be aware about what they need to do:
1. What to do at the spot where an emergency has occurred. 2. How to transport the victim. 3. Where to transport the victim.
Session gave eye opening findings and the members gained immense knowledge on the basic steps of medical emergencies, how and what to react in case of critical health issues.
In-House Lecture on “Space : Beyond Imagination” Date: 28th October 2017 Venue: Hotel Marina Residency, Kozhikode Speaker: Master P.S Abhinand, a plus one student in Sivapuram Govt Higher Secondary School , a child prodigy with exceptional knowledge, interest and curiosity in science , more so in Space Science and Space Technology. He shared the intrinsic details about Space, it’s existence and benefits as humans. He has interacted intensively with Prof U R Rao, Dr. K. Kasthurirangan, Dr K Radhakarishanan, Dr. Kiran Kumar, Chairmen ISRO - past and present. He is an active participant in various national level events including Mathematics Olympiad, Robotics Olympiad, Space Camps at Bangalore. Before
the talk of Dr Tharoor, Mr Abhinand fascinated the In-House Lecture by Master P. S. Abhinand audience with his talk on science. Session was appreciated by all members present and appreciated the child prodigy in his interest and knowledge on the subject.
Lecture Session on - “Importance of Innovation for today’s Entrepreneur”
Date: 28th October 2017 Venue: Hotel Marina Residency, Kozhikode Speaker: Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament & Former Diplomat.
An author, politician, and former international civil servant, Dr. Shashi Tharoor straddles several worlds of experience. A second-term Lok Sabha MP representing the Thiruvananthapuram constituency and Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, he has previously served as Minister of State for Human Resource Development and Minister of State for External Affairs in the Government of India. During his nearly three-decade long prior career at the United Nations, he served as a peacekeeper, refugee worker, and administrator at the highest levels, serving as Under-Secretary General during Kofi Annan's leadership of the organisation.
It was an inspiring talk rendered in impeccable language. He focused on harnessing India's demographic dividend, cautioned against Lecture Session by Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament making this demographic dividend into a demographic disaster, need for generating adequate employment opportunities, stressed the continued need for entrepreneurs to tap into the bottom of the pyramid, frugal innovations, India 'juggad' and the low cost innovations, employability of the educated, well filled mind vs a well formed mind etc.
Dr. Shashi Tharoor said that ‘Visit India’ would have made for a better national initiative than ‘Make in India.’ International studies have revealed that the tourism sector is capable of providing eight-fold the
employment as compared to industry on a Token of appreciation handed over by Mr. K. A. Ajayan, President CMA to the Guest Speaker - Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament with Mr. K. T Thomas-Sr. Vice President, Mr. Anil Balan- Secretary and Mr. Ananda Mani K-MC Member
similar amount of investment. He stressed the continued need for entrepreneurs to tap into the bottom of the pyramid, which accounts for 25% of the Indian Consumers
It was a great evening and we at CMA had the satisfaction of having presented a "well formed mind" to the Calicut audience.
CMA Members had a very interactive and informative session with participation of members beyond expectation. Session was well received by the CMA members and invited guests.
Managing Committee Meeting
Date: 24th October 2017 Venue: Cosmopolitan Club, Beach Road, Kozhikode
The 3nd Managing Committee of Calicut Management Association was on 24th October 2017 and was attended by members wherein discuss on the activities planned was done. Finalization of the Lecture Session, Entrepreneurs Conclave – UNARUKA and various other programs and training for the coming days was also discussed.
CMA – Moment of Honor
IIKM ® Business School, Kozhikode, one of the fastest transforming B-School in the country that offers industry oriented programs in varies streams of Management Education invited Mr. K. A. Ajayan, President – Calicut Management Association as the Chief Guest to inaugurate the Management Fest – “DARPAN”. President addressed the gathering and emphasised on the Knowledge Economy and opportunities for management graduates in the current scenario of the country.
CMA - Student Chapter
Student took membership for the student chapter of CMA from Farook Institute of Management Studies (FIMS) is a leader in the field of business education in Kerala, promoted by Farook College, Calicut the stalwart in the higher education scenario of North Kerala since 1948.
Overall 20 members were enrolled as members for the year 2017-18.
CMA – Study Tour
Calicut Management Association conducted a study tour to Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Tirur on 13th October 2017.
Fourteen Managing Committee members travelled and visited the University. Had the opportunity to meet and interact with Mr. K. Jayakumar, Vice Chancellor for more than couple of hours. He was very courteous to take all the esteemed members to different departments and facilities Computerised Library, Video Lab, Audio Lab, State-of-the-art Theater.
Mr. Jayakumar spoke on the challenges he faced in establishing the university and how he envisages the way forward of the Malayalam University. He also very passionately shared the details about the construction of the university and landscaping etc. which has his personal touch in making. All the participants had an exciting experience and carried back lot of learnings and memories.
Entrepreneurial Conclave – UNARUKA.. Now or Never
Calicut Management Association organised a one-day Entrepreneurial Conclave - ‘UNARUKA (meaning Wake-up) – Now or Never’ at Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) on 29th October 2017. The summit was organised in association with IIMK-LIVE (Laboratory for Innovation, Venturing and Entrepreneurship), a business incubator and entrepreneurship development centre of IIM Kozhikode with the support of Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Inauguration of UNARUKA – Now or Never by the Chief Guest Mr. Elias George. MD – Kochi Metro Rail Limited with Dr. V K S Menon, Founding Mr. Elias George IAS, Managing President-CMA, Mr. K A Ajayan, President-CMA,Mr. Ananda Mani K – Director, Kochi Metro Rail Limited Chairman-Entrepreneurial Conclave, Mr. Mehboob, Vice President- was the Chief Guest and Key Note CMA, Mr. Anil Balan, Secretary - CMA Speaker on Topic: “Re-Imagining Indian Cities - Take Away for Entrepreneurs". Mr. Rajesh Nair, President, TiE Kerala and Executive Director-Markets, Ernst & Young spoke on the topic " Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Kerala" Mr. Sumesh Govind, Chairman & President, Paragon Group of Hotels - Mr. Balagopal C IAS, Senior Advisor, Terumo Penpol Pvt. Ltd. spoke on aspects that can be focussed under "Make in India" Dr. Krishnakumar P R, Managing Director, Arya Vaidya Pharmacy, Coimbatore spoke on topic "Health Tourism - A potential entrepreneurial possibility"
Startup talk sessions that were addressed by Mr.Gopi Krishnan, Co-founder & CEO, Build Next Construction Solutions Pvt. Ltd. spoke on the topic "Business Transformation - How to make the best of it" Ms. Chitra Krishnan, CEO, Food for Thoughts spoke on her journey to entrepreneurship and the challenges uncovered. Mr. Rashid K, Founder & COO, Gen Robotics Innovations Pvt. Ltd spoke on "Entrepreneurs are made, Not born"
Ms. Rina Vivekanandan, Senior Consultant, Aradhya Consulting spoke on "Women Entrepreneurship - The road less travelled" Ms. Parveen Hafeez, Managing Director, Sunrise Hospital shared her Entrepreneurial Journey Dr. M Beena Vijayan IAS, Managing Director, KSIDC was the chief guest at the valedictory function and she spoke on "Ease of Doing Business - Initiatives for Startups"
The programme was meticulously designed for honing the entrepreneurial skills to the next level, to tap the opportunities, discuss and deliberate on the current scenario. Business models world over are getting disrupted due to exponential changes fuelled by technology innovations, opening up new windows of opportunities for entrepreneurship. The challenge is to have the skill to sense, understand and unbundle
the possibilities that the fourth industrial Token of appreciation handed over by Mr. K. A. Ajayan, revolution has opened. Entrepreneurship President CMA to the Guest Dr. Beena Vijayan IAS, MD - KSIDC should move beyond disruption with grit to disrupt the status quo and it is the appropriate time to wake up. The conclave will see experienced entrepreneurs and successful start-ups presenting their life lessons and discuss the challenges faced by the business community today.
In-House Lecture on “Challenges & Opportunities in Architecture & Interiors” Date: 28th November 2017 Venue: Hotel Malabar Palace, Kozhikode Speaker: Ar. Cindu V, Chief Architect Cindu V-Tech, an independent architecture & interior design consultancy specializing in business and corporate interiors.
Ms. Cindu, a gold medallist in architecture from CET, Trivandrum and a post graduate diploma from UK in Commercial Interiors spoke in length about the latest trends and transformation that is prevalent in the industry.
The challenges as to whether it is site restrictions, economical aspects, the location or the
requirements; each has resulted with interesting In-House Lecture by Ar. Cindu V solutions that has evolved with expertise. She also stated that usually the most difficult projects have turned out to be the best ones and perseverance is the mantra.
Lecture Session on - “Cryptocurrency Revolution Opportunities and Threats”
Date: 28th November 2017 Venue: Hotel Malabar Palace, Kozhikode Speaker: Mr. Ajay C Thomas, CEO – Sweans Technologies Ltd., a global digital marketing agency headquartered in London. Sweans, a company founded in Kinfra, Kakkancheri and currently serving customers that includes BMW, Burger King, Pizza Hut, National bank of Kuwait, Malayala Manorama, Sobha Group, Asianet, Times of India and many
An entrepreneur with passion to excel, Ajay founded Sweans Technologies Ltd., a Global Digital agency specialized in Digital Marketing, Social Media, Branding and Web Designing Services. In the early 2007 Sweans became interested in Crypto and blockchain field and started a small division in the Kinfra office and then later found the business opportunity of non-existent of good miner collocation services. To host their own
miners and to provide the opportunity for their Lecture Session by Mr. Ajay C Thomas, CEO – Sweans customers and friends to host the miners, they decided Technologies Ltd. to build their own data center.
Currently, Sweans is having 1 Megawatt capacity in the Reykjavik, Iceland Data center and building up space in Finland which is expected to be launched in Jan 2018
Mr. Ajay briefed about Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain technology, Revolution, Bitcoin and Altcoins basic, wallets, how to buy and sell, security and safety aspects, scams and threats, legal status in various countries, Business opportunities, Bitcoin mining, risks etc.
He concluded the session with questions raised to audiences - Is it the money of future? He enlightened the participants with this new product of digital cash.
It session gave participants a fair bit of knowledge Token of appreciation to the Mr. Ajay C Thomas by Dr. VKS and information on this new financial tool. Menon – Founding President CMA with Mr. K A Ajayan, President, Mr. K T Thomas, Sr. Vice President CMA and Mr. Members had a very interactive and informative Ramakrishnan V, Treasurer-CMA. session which was well received.
Managing Committee Meeting
Date: 20th November 2017 Venue: Hotel Malabar Palace, Kozhikode
The 4th Managing Committee of Calicut Management Association was on 20th November 2017 and was attended by 25 members. Meeting was primarily to collate the feedback and review by members on the program “UNARUKA” – Entrepreneurial Conclave that concluded wherein 285 entrepreneurs participated. A detailed planning session by formation of various committee for the 21st AMC was also done.
CMA – Moment of Recognition
Calicut Management Association (CMA) in association with City Traffic Police, Kozhikode rewarded the Best Drivers in the Kozhikode City Corporation limits at a function held at the Police Club, Pavamani Road, on 21st November’17.
Three (3) selected drivers, one each from auto, city taxi and city bus categories were formally recognized and honoured in a function. Mr. S. Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar - IPS, City Police Commissioner was the Chief Guest. Address by Mr. S. Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar – IPS, City Police Commissioner, Kozhikode The selection has been made jointly by CMA and City Traffic Police from the names recommended by general public through WhatsApp, newspapers, various unions and drivers recommended by the traffic police. The selection was based on the following three criteria, 1. Best driving 2. Best Behavior and 3) Honesty followed by a personal interview of the shortlisted drivers.
First aid kits were distributed to 50 drivers by Malabar Hospital and Urology Centre.
A work shop was conducted for the drivers covering the following topics – Road Traffic Rules by RTO Office, Soft skills & Customer Care session by Mr.
M Anilkumar – Immediate Past President, CMA and First Aid in case of accidents by Dr. Mili Moni, Executive Director & CEO Malabar Hospitals. Mr Sumesh Manganssery briefed the important heritage tourist points in Kozhikode to all drivers who attended the workshop.
The initiative is taken with the intention to reduce traffic accidents in the city, to improve customer experience and develop Kozhikode into an important tourist destination.
CMA – Study Tour
A team of 55 members from Calicut Management Association (CMA) and Trichur Management Association (TMA) went on a joint study tour to Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (IIMK) on 8th November 2017. The visit was named “Back to School”. It was a good opportunity for the members of CMA and TMA to interact, know each other and discuss various issues. Mr Anil Balan, Secretary, CMA welcomed the participants. Mr K A Ajayan, President CMA , Er. Christo George President TMA, Mr Vinod Manjila, Past secretary TMA and CA Geo Job Hon. Secretary TMA addressed the “Students”
The “students“ had the opportunity to see the facilities at IIM K and visit the India Business Museum at IIMK. It was a unique experience and learning process about the history and evolution of Indian Management. This was followed by a lecture session on “Future of Management” by IIMK faculty Mr. Praveen Sugathan. Mr Amit Jain, General Manager of IIMK Business Incubation Centre “LIVE” also addressed the “students” and detailed various activities of IIMK LIVE. The participants actively interacted in both the sessions. The experience was beneficial and received good response from the participants. All the participants had an exciting experience and carried back lot of learnings and memories.
Round Table Discussion – Skilling & Internship
Calicut Management Association represented the Industry Round Table discussion on Skilling & Internship hosted by Additional Skill Acquisition Program (ASAP), a Government of Kerala initiative which was Chaired by Mr. U. V. Jose IAS, District Collector – Kozhikode in the Collectorate.
Programs that were conducted and Initiatives done by ASAP were briefed to the participants.
Mr. K. A. Ajayan, President-CMA, Mr. Anil Balan, Secretary-CMA and Mr. M. P. Babu, MC Member- CMA participated and contributed towards the discussion.
In-House Interactive Session and topic was “BALETTAN’S MEENKADA – A STORY OF NATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP” Date: 20th December 2017 Venue: Hotel Malabar Palace, Kozhikode Speaker: Mr. Balakrishnan Pachchatil (Balettan), sharing his success story who runs a small lunch joint popularly known as Balettende Meenkada – the best destination for fish preparations.
Mr. Balettan’s Meenkada aka Hotel Kailasam near Puthiya Palam at Kadalundi kadavu is a small eatery that functions from a house and is famous for its fish fries and meals.
Foodies and Food Lovers from all over Kerala will not miss a visit to “Balettan’s Meenkada” at Kadalundi. The success of
this small hotel functioning from a shed next to a house is In-House Interaction with Mr. Balakrishnan the best example to show that if the food is tasty and good Pachchatil nothing else really matters. Without any formal education / training on entrepreneurship or management techniques, here is a simple person who has evolved a brand name that can stand at par with any eatery worth the name. He shared the tough life skills that lit his entrepreneurial flame, that kept it burning with the dedication and commitment of customer service. His mantra for success was quality and
attitude towards his customers. A token of appreciation from CMA to Mr. Balakrishnan by Mr. K. T. Thomas, SVP, Mr. K. A. A session that was of different kind, ended with lot of Ajayan – President, Mr. Anil Balan – Secretary. interactions and participation that gave exceptional takeaways to all the members and participants. It also evoked thoughts on how an entrepreneur should look at customer experience which is key to success.
Lecture Session on - “Scaling up Startup to Enterprise”
Date: 20th December 2017 Venue: Hotel Malabar Palace, Kozhikode Speaker: Mr. Afsal Salu Co-Founder & CEO – BestDoc Technology Pvt. Ltd., an intelligent Patient Relationship Management (PRM) for Hospitals.
Afsal Co-Founded Delyver.com, India's first hyperlocal on- demand marketplace in 2010, much before the words 'hyperlocal' and 'marketplace' became common parlance in Indian startup community. Scaled it up to 1000+ merchants in Bangalore across multiple categories and executed 4 Lac+ deliveries to customers. Delyver got acquired by BigBasket.com, India's largest e-grocer, in 2015.
Post-acquisition, Afsal built the Express Delivery business for BigBasket from scratch to 2nd largest BU within 7 months. Express Delivery is a new offering from BigBasket which provides the convenience of ordering daily essentials and top-ups and getting them delivered within 90 mins. Lecture Session by Mr. Afsal Salu, Co-Founder & CEO – BestDoc Technology Pvt. Ltd.. After a successful stint in Retail, Afsal is onto his 2nd venture - BestDoc. Afsal is passionate about creating new products and building execution-ready teams. He is also an Angel Investor and his investments include BabyGoGo (Parenting and Babycare App for Mothers) , Hansel.io (Realtime MobileApp Crash Analytics) , Unity Living (Cloud software for Apartment Society Management) and Pikkol (Relocation services Platform).
He shared his experience of entrepreneurial journey and success. He also detailed about his new venture and future ambition. Session concluded with questions and enlightened Token of appreciation to Mr. Afsal Salu by Mr.Anilkumar the participants with this vision and vigour. K Immediate Past President CMA with Mr. K A Ajayan, President, Mr. K T Thomas, Sr. Vice President CMA, Mr. Anil Balan, Secretary and Mr. Asif T, Jt. Secretary-CMA. Members had a very interactive and informative session which was well received.
Lecture Session on - “Boost Your Business Through Facebook”
Date: 15th December 2017 Venue: KSSIA Hall, Gandhi Road, Kozhikode Speaker: Mr. Abdul Latheef, CEO – Examsummary.com & Facebook Boost your Business SMB.
Mr. Abdul Latheef, CEO of exam summary is a Nasscom 10K Startups incubated company focusing on creating a Psychometric testing tool connected with HR Productive Suite for Prescriptive and Predictive Analytics delivered as a Saas Model. A complete interactive platform for learners that can save 50% of the time learning online, cut down on traditional learning methods.
Facebook opens up infinite opportunities for marketing. A lot of us are not aware of how we can go about this. Whether your enterprise is big or small, there are lot of things that you do not know but need to know to get
maxim potential in using Facebook. Mr. Latheef conducted a hands-on session on how an entrepreneur can make use of the Facebook for their business growth and getting maximum benefit of social media marketing.
The workshop helped to train the participants how to boost the business via Facebook and Facebook Marketing Tips & Tricks. The workshop was structured to give inputs business owners, traders, entrepreneurs need to understand on: • optimising the social media platform • how to start marketing on Facebook • how to create an ad on Facebook • how to use Facebook groups to engage with your target market.
The session was conducted jointly by Kerala Small Scale Industries Association (KSSIA) and was sponsored by Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Lecture Session by Mr. Abdul Latheef, - “Boost Your EDI. Business Through Facebook”.
More than 80 members participated in the session and was well received with lot of interaction.
Managing Committee Meeting
Date: 20th November 2017 Venue: Hotel Malabar Palace, Kozhikode
The 4th Managing Committee of Calicut Management Association was on 20th November 2017 and was attended by 25 members. Meeting was primarily to collate the feedback and review by members on the program “UNARUKA” – Entrepreneurial Conclave that concluded wherein 285 entrepreneurs participated. A detailed planning session by formation of various committee for the 21st AMC was also done.
Training by CMA on Interpersonal Skill Development & Stress Management
Calicut Management Association (CMA) conducted a training session to all police officers of Kozhikode at Police Club, Kozhikode on 14th December’17.
Session was conducted by Adv. Dinesh A, Past President CMA on “Interpersonal Skill Development”, Mr. Sreenivasan M on Stress Management & Meditation” and Mr. Anil Balan, Secretary-CMA on “Social Media & Digital Impacts”. Training Session by Adv. Dinesh, Past President CMA at Police Mr. S. Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar - IPS, City Police Club, Kozhikode Commissioner was the Chief Guest. He participated in the training session along with police officers such as DCP, SI, CI and administrative staff.
Training Session to NCC Cadets by CMA
Calicut Management Association (CMA) conducted a training session on 26th December 2017 at NCC Group Head Quarters, Kozhikode to specially selected NCC cadets from Kerala & Lakshadweep on Interview, Group Discussion, Communication skills and Motivation. NCC Cadets will be representing the state in the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi and will also be
participating in various competitions. Participants with Mr. Anilkumar A, IPP, Mr. K. A. Ajayan, President – CMA, Col. Damodaran. P and Lt. Commandant Rajesh CMA has expresses thanks to Colonel Damodaran P. P. for inviting and giving us an opportunity to be with the wonderful young brigade. The session was well appreciated and we received very good feedback.
Mr Anil Kumar, Past President conducted the session and was appreciated with excellent feedback. Mr. K. A. Ajayan, President CMA and Lt. Commandant Rajesh also joined the session.
The initiative is taken with the intention to educate youngsters and to improve their confidence during interaction.
Managing Committee Meeting
Date: 26th December 2017 Venue: Cosmopolitan Club, Kozhikode
The 6th Managing Committee of Calicut Management Association was on 26th December 2017 and was attended by 19 members. Meeting was primarily to collate the feedback and review by members on the various program conducted in the month and detailed planning by various committee for the 21st AMC.
CMA – A moment of Honour
Mr. Anil Balan, Secretary – CMA was one of the delegates from Kerala to participate in an event – SLUSH2017 at Helsinki, Finland. Mr. Anil Balan, President & COO of Splendre EyeMag Pvt. Ltd. , a company incubated in IIMK Live was one of the startups selected as a delegate for the event.
Slush brings together the leading actors of the global tech scene to Helsinki for something very special. Described by many as “Burning Man meets TED”, the event has grown in just a few short years to 20,000 attendees and 1 million live stream viewers. In this year - 2017, over 2,600 start- ups, 1,500 venture capitalists, and 600 journalists from over 130 countries gathered to Slush to drive business, and to experience the phenomenal atmosphere. Kerala Startup Mission has taken initiative for participation of four start-ups from Kerala namely - Splendre EyeMag Pvt. Ltd., Waferchips Techno Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Mashinga and Evelabs to this international event. The team was fortunate to have Sri. M. Sivasankar - IT Secy, Govt. of Kerala and Dr. Saji Gopinath - CEO, Kerala StartUp Mission (KSUM) as part of the Kerala Delegation.
Mr. Anil Balan, President & COO – Splendre EyeMag Pvt. Ltd., Sri. M. Sivasankar - IT Secy, Govt. of Kerala, Dr. Saji Gopinath - CEO, Kerala StartUp Mission (KSUM), Ms. Sonia Mohandas, CEO-Waferchips Techno Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Nijil Y, Co-Founder & COO – Mashinga and Mr. Vishnu M S, Co-Founder – Evelabs
At India Pavilion in the SLUSH 2017 event at Helsinki, Finland with Ms. Vani Rao, Ambassador of India and India delegates...
Had an opportunity to interact with Ms. Vani Rao, Ambassador of India to Finland and rest of the delegates from India.
Training Program “SERVICE ORIENTATION: MOTIVATIONAL TRAINING” Date: 4th & 5th January 2018 Venue: Police Club, Kozhikode
Two day motivational training program was conducted by Mr. Anilkumar M, Immediate Past President & Corporate Trainer and the topic was “Service Orientation” for the participants from ANGEL. The Chief Guest of the program was Dr. Venugopal P. P., Executive Director – ANGELS.
Active Network Group of Emergency Life Savers (ANGELS) is a unique organization launched in Kozhikode with the blessings of our former President, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam on the 18th of February 2011. An innovative effort aimed at ensuring the immediate, emergency medical care during accidents and disasters. This is linked with the need for a Pre-Hospital Care Plan for Kozhikode visa- vis the art-of-the-state situation in other cities of India and also in other countries world over.
Mr. Anilkumar’s session was to imbibe the need for the contribution towards the social service in the community and to motivate the members on the excellent contribution provided by them to the society at large. The session was well appreciated and more than 80 members attended the training session.
LMA Meet
Date: 20th January 2018 Venue: Hotel Gateway, Kozhikode
The Local Management Associations of Kerala Meet was conducted on Saturday in the august presence of Mr. Sanjay Grover, Director – LMA Relations. Prof S Balasubramanian, Mentor Southern Region LMAs and Director, GRG Centre for Advanced Studies, Coimbatore conducted a mentoring session,
followed by a brief presentation on the proposed one day meet of the LMAs of Kerala by Mr Vivek Krishna Govind, President- KMA.
Mr. K. A. Ajayan, President – CMA thanked all the 9 LMAs (Kerala Management Association (KMA), Trivandrum Management Association, Trichur Management Association, Quilon Management Association (QMA), Alleppey Management Association, Vaikom Management Association, Travancore Management Association and Palghat Management Association) for their presence and participation. Welcome address was delivered by Dr. Saji Kuriakose Vice President – CMA the coordinator for the LMA Meet. Mr. Anil Balan, Secretary – CMA presented the report of the activities of Calicut Management Association to all the attendees. The LMA Meet was attended by the CMA Managing committee members totalling he participants to 45 numbers.
CALIMAGE – OCT-DEC Issue
Date: 20th January 2018 Venue: Hotel Gateway, Kozhikode
The second edition, October-December Issue of CMA’s Quarterly Magazine CALIMAGE was released by Prof S Balasubramanian, Mentor Southern Region LMAs and Director, GRG Centre for Advanced Studies, Coimbatore and a copy were handed over the Shri. Sanjay Grover, Director AIMA – LMA Relations.
The CALIMAGE Magazine will be shared with all the members, delegates attending the Annual Management Convention, Institutional Members and student chapter.
21st Annual Management Convention
Date: 20th & 21st January 2018 Venue: Hotel Gateway, Kozhikode
The Flagship event of Calicut Management Association (CMA), the 21st Annual Management Convention (AMC) was on 20th – 21st January
2018 at Hotel Gateway, Kozhikode with the inaugural session on 20th January and six technical sessions followed by valedictory session on 21st January 2018.
The objective was to acclimatize today’s entrepreneurs to latest developments, “think differently” and approach business in a much more creative way. With this underlying philosophy, CMA has structured the theme for its 21st Annual Management Convention (AMC) as “Brick Building Enterprises – Vision to Action”.
The Annual Management Convention was inaugurated by Shri. Hari Menon, CEO & Founder – BigBasket.com, the Chief Guest of the evening. Shri. Hrishikesh Nair, CEO – IT Parks, Govt. of Kerala was the Guest of Honor, Shri. Parivesh Chugh, General Manager (R&D), GAIL was the Guest Speaker and the Felicitation was done by Shri. Sanjay Grover, Director-LMA Relations, AIMA and Dr. V. K .S Menon, Founding President – CMA
The CMA Awards on five different Categories were also handed over to the awardees by the Shri. Hari Menon, the honourable Chief Guest along with the citations.
Management Leadership Excellence Award Padma Shri Dr. B. Ravi Pillai, R.P Group of Companies
C.K Prahalad Award for Institutional excellence Arya Vaidya Sala- Kottakkal
Young Manager Award Mr. Hijaz Ali Raza, Parisons Group Young Entrepreneur Award Mr. Shamil Salam, Founder-Kenzon India Young Entrepreneur Award Mr. Thanveer Gafoor, BMG Group Woman entrepreneur Award Ms. Seeta Rajagopal, Ente Veedu Woman entrepreneur Award Ms. Anjali Chandran, Founder-Impresa
Eminent speakers and Guests graced the Lecture Session of the 21st AMC on 21st January 2018. The KeyNote Address was by Chief Guest Shri. Hari Menon, CEO & Founder – BigBasket.com on the topic “Marketing & Brand Building: Challenges for Entrepreneurs & Start-ups”
Shri Subrata Mandal, CIO-Aliaxis Group shared his views and opportunities on “Digital Enterprise Resource Planning Systems for Small & Medium Enterprises”. Shri. Amandeep Singh, Manager – User Centric Design, Ernst & young spoke about the focus and use of “User Centred Design Concepts for Entrepreneurs & Start- ups”.
Shri, Venkatesh Channaraj, Chief Business Officer – HolidaIQ explained the finance aspects and spoke in detail on the “Entrepreneurial Finance: Managing Finance of Start-Ups & Entrepreneurs”.
Ms. Poornima Mohanachandran, CEO-ekLakshya shared the aspects of “Creating Intellectual Property Rights: Insights to Start-Ups & Entrepreneurs”
Dr. Binu Modoor, Director-BLITZ shared the “HR Challenges for Entrepreneurs: During Start-up and Scaling”.
The Lecture Session concluded with Valedictory Ceremony in the presence of Prof S Balasubramanian, Director, GRG Centre for Advanced Studies, Coimbatore as Chief Guest and Dr. Sujitha Karnad, CEO – NOW (Nurturing Outstanding Women) as the Guest of Honor.
CMA - Student Chapter for AMC
Addressed the Student of Management Studies at NIT Calicut sharing the details of the Annual Management Convention and details of the CMA Student Chapter. Management Students participated in the convention with more than 30 members.
Mr. Anil Balan, Secretary-CMA, Prof. Philip Antony, Past President and Mr. Vijayakumaran, MC Member were involved in the drive to invite and explain the benefits to the students.
CMA – Social Commitment
Calicut Management Association is actively working with the Kozhikode Commissioner of Police and team on setting up Cyberdrome at the district with the focus and vision of Mr. S. Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar, IPS., District Police Chief & Commissioner of Police, Kozhikode City.
Mr. Anil Balan, Secretary – CMA is actively engaged in providing the support and expert advice in this activity on behalf of Calicut Management Association.
This project is undertaken as a social commitment of CMA by providing contribution in the field of technology and management.
Programs “MANAGEMENT DAY CELEBRTION” Date: 20th February 2018 Venue: Hotel Malabar Palace, Kozhikode
Calicut Management Association celebrated the Management Day on 20th February’2018 at Hotel Malabar Palace, Kozhikode from 2.30 pm onwards. As part of the celebrations, CMA conducted competitions for Management Students in three segments 1. Extempore Speech, 2. Business Quiz and 3. Business Plan.
Extempore Speech was of 5 minutes duration on a topic selected by the judging panel which was given to the participant ahead of the competition. Business Quiz on Management topic was conducted as a team event in 3-round competition. Business Plan preparation and presentation was a team event wherein the team had to define a strategy for a start–up company of an innovative product and present it to the panel of judges that included Q&A session.
54 students from Nine Management Colleges from Kozhikode participated in the events.
The Prizes were given to the winners who participated in the event. Dr. Saji Kuriakose, Vice President, CMA was the program Co-ordinator for the events conducted. The participation of the members and guests for the event were commendable.
Mr. K. A. Ajayan, President – CMA inaugurated the event and Mr. Anil Balan, Secretary-CMA briefed on the activities done by CMA for the Student Chapter.
In-house Session on - “Management for Inclusive Growth”
Date: 20th February 2018 Venue: Hotel Malabar Palace, Kozhikode Speaker: Mr. K. T. Thomas, Sr. Vice President, CMA & Former Managing Director - MILMA
Mr. Thomas is an alumnus of Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) with wide exposure and training under the Amul Cooperative Model and was instrumental in replicating that model under Milma in Kerala, which is now a Rs. 3000 crore brand creating rural prosperity through consumers satisfaction. The lecture focussed on the operationalization experience in creating rural empowerment targeted socio-political-business institutions by application of management principle and the role 'Management' has to play in this wealth creation and achieving inclusive growth.
He also conveyed that it is very important that all the citizens of the nation should be "included" in the process of increasing the size of the nation's wealth as well as allowed to participate in sharing the consequent benefits for the growth to become balanced. If this does not happen, rural poverty, migration and urban slums will be the result.
Other than the "government administered" development model based on budgetary allocations, there are alternatives targeted to create self- sustainable institutions that create wealth from the markets and use it for maintaining its stakeholder’s economic interests as well as convert it into capital funds to fuel further inclusive growth.
Was very informative and gave the participants deep thought as take way on how each person can be a contributor to the inclusive growth of the nation.
Lecture Session on - “Management of Finance for Infrastructure Development of Kerala”
Date: 20th February 2018 Venue: Hotel Malabar Palace, Kozhikode Speaker: Prof. Abhilash S Nair, IIM Kohikode
Mr. Abhilash is a Professor in Finance, Accounting and Control at IIMK, holds a Ph.D. (Economics) from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and M.B.A. (Finance) from Sardar Patel University. He is working on Investor Characteristics, Investment Goals and Choice: A Test of the Intermediation Effect of Social Investment Efficacy on Socially Responsible Investing Behaviour in India
Infrastructure sector is a key driver for the Indian economy. The sector is highly responsible for propelling India’s overall development and enjoys intense focus from Government for initiating policies that would ensure time-bound creation of world-class infrastructure in the country. India will
require investments of over US$ 4.5 trillion by 2040 for the development of its infrastructure, according to the Economic Survey 2017-18
In this talk, he delved through the basics and shared his experience of working on infrastructure projects in India and Kerala. He also shared his experiences of work on/being associated with the Delhi Airport, the KSEB, KIIFB, LIFE mission and KWIL.
He also touched upon the current Finance Bill and shared his perspective to the participants.
Dr. V K S Menon delivered the Management Day message in a brief talk to the participants. He emphasized on the Management Qualities that are required to deliver success and growth to the organization.
The session was very interactive with excellent participation. The Chief Guest Prof. Abhilash gave away the prizes to the winners of the competition of the Management Day Contests.
Mr. K. A. Ajayan, President – CMA delivered the presidential address and Mr. Anil Balan, Secretary delivered the vote of thanks.
Programs “Commanding Extra Income in Dairying by Value Addition”
Mr. K T Thomas, Sr. Vice President - CMA participated in the “Karshakasree Award 2018” related Farm Fair at Thodupuzha, Kerala and conducted a session on “Commanding Extra Income in Dairying by Value Addition” to farmers.
Programs “LIVE Discovery – a KEY to bring ideas alive”
Date: 15th -18th February 2018 Venue: IIM Kozhikode
Calicut Management Association was key partner in a three day Ideathon Program hosted by IIM Live at IIM Kozhikode by Ernst& Young. In the last few decades the world has seen entrepreneurs coming out with disruptive ideas and business propositions impacting every aspect of our lives from education, healthcare, agriculture, mobility, sustainability etc. Panel Discussion, Ideathon and Presentation by the 22 participating teams that reached the final leg of the program was conducted.
CMA Members actively participated in the program as panellist and members at the event.
Managing Committee Meeting
Date: 10th February 2018 Venue: Cosmopolitan Club, Kozhikode
The 8th Managing Committee of Calicut Management Association was on 10th February 2018 and was attended by 21 members. Meeting was primarily to collate the feedback and review by members on the program conducted and planning the Management Day Celebration.
Program: “Job Interview Skills Training” Date: 10th March 2018 Venue: Alphonsa College, Thirumbady Calicut Management Association conducted Job Interview Skills Training on 10th March 2018 for more than 100 final year students of Alphonsa College, Thirumbady. Session was conducted by Mr. M. Anilkumar, Immediate Past President followed by Panel Mock Interview by Mr. K. A. Ajayan - President, Mr. Anilkumar M – IPP and Mr. E K Kutty – MC Member. The feedback received by the students and faculties were encouraging. The program was an initiative by Prof. Philip Anthony – Principal of the College and Past President of CMA.
In-house Session on - "Energy conservation in Food Processing Industries - The Dairy Way"
Date: 28th March 2018 Venue: Hotel Hyson Heritage, Mavoor Road Junction, Kozhikode Speaker: Mr. K M Vijayakumaran, Sr. Manager-Projects / Certified Energy Manager, MILMA, MRCMPU Ltd
Mr. Vijayakumaran is a Dip. Mech Engg. & B Tech Mech Engg, MBA (HR), Certified Energy Manager, BEE (EM 0353), MIE – 1552869 (Institution of Engineers –India ), IQ Auditor for ISO 9001-2015 and IQA for Food Safety Management System ISO 22000-2005. Working in MILMA for 34 Yrs + in Dairy, Production, Maintenance, Projects and Materials. He is a Recipient of Kerala State - Best Performed Energy Manager-Award : 2010.
Normally, people will ask, what energy conservation in milk society? By ignoring what MILMA, the largest organised farmers’ co-op sector in Kerala.
Though milk is a natural product, but when it is delivered to the market in a processed and well accepted form, it has to undergo various processes eg; heating / cooling / standardisation / packing etc. All the above needs, mechanisation and usages
of various forms of energy. Being a co-op institution, MILMA have many bottlenecks to practise immediate actions on many cases; They excelled in implementing good standards Computerisation in early 1980’s, ISO 22000, (FSMS) etc.
The achievements on EC was recognised by Govt of Kerala, as well as various institutions, like Gujarat Agricultural university, Kerala Veterinary University, Energy Management centre (Govt of Kerala) etc. The lecture focussed on the operationalization experience and conservation of energy by creating examples of exemplary models that includes technology and scientific methods.
Was very informative and gave the participants deep insights on energy management and conservation as key take way.
Lecture Session on - “AI, Machine Learning & Robotics: Societal Implications & Challenges”
Date: 28th March 2018 Venue: Hotel Hyson Heritage, Mavoor Road Junction, Kozhikode Speaker: Mr. Deepak Gopinath, Northwestern University (USA)
Mr. Deepak Gopinath MS, a Ph. D candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University (USA). His research focuses on the application of artificial intelligence, machine learning and information theory to understand human-robot interaction in the domain of assistive and rehabilitation robotics. He is affiliated with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (Chicago, USA) and is advised by Dr. Brenna Argall.
Prior to starting his PhD, he completed a Master’s in Music Technology at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he worked with Dr. Gil Weinberg in the Robotic Musicianship Group. He has completed a Professional Diploma in Music (Composition and Performance) from Berklee College of Music in Boston and a B.Tech in Engineering Physics from Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IITB) in Mumbai, India
In the past couple of decades, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics have pervaded multiple facets of our society and have transformed diverse domains such as healthcare, finance, transportation, advertising, and entertainment.
In this talk, he discussed the early days of AI research and how the digitization of modern society helped to transform AI research in the past couple of decades. He also shared the impact of AI and robotics, specifically in the domain of assistive and rehabilitation robotics followed by some of the challenges that we face as artificially intelligent agents (including robots) become an integral part of our society. He also touched upon few of the areas were AI and Robotics are prevalent and catching up in the different areas of use.
The session was very interesting, interactive with excellent participation giving the participants the basic knowledge of the latest technology in a very simple and effective way.
Mr. K. A. Ajayan, President – CMA delivered the presidential address, Mr. M Anilkumar, IPP handed over a token of appreciation to the speaker and Mr. Anil Balan, Secretary delivered the vote of thanks.
Student Chapter – School of Management Studies, National Institute of Technology, Kozhikode
Calicut Management Association added a student chapter – School of Management Studies, NIT Kozhikode. 44 students took the membership 0n 18th March 2018. Dr. Saji Kuriakose, Vice President & Coordinator of Students Chapter took a session on “Leadership Skills”. CA Ramakrishnan – Treasurer also addressed the students. Mr. K A Ajayan – President congratulated the students for their interest and zeal to be part of CMA and thanked Dr. Mohammed Shafi, School of Management Studies, NIT for inviting CMA, Organizing the function and support to the students chapter.
Program – Felicitation Ceremony
Date: 30th March 2018 Venue: Cosmopolitan Club, Kozhikode
Calicut Management Association is pleased to felicitate Mr. Amit Jain, General Manager – IIMK – LIVE, a business incubator and entrepreneurship development centre set- up with the support of Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Mr. Amit Jain has been very participative and contributed to CMA in all possible
ways to elevate the stature. He was instrumental in CMA’s Entrepreneurship programs conducted at IIMK.
CMA would like to thank profusely for all the efforts and support provided during his tenure at IIMK and would like to wish him all the success.
CMA Members reciprocate the same and Mr. K. A Ajayan – President handed over a token of appreciation at the function.
Managing Committee Meeting
Date: 30th March 2018 Venue: Cosmopolitan Club, Kozhikode
The 9th Managing Committee of Calicut Management Association was on 30th March 2018 and was attended by 18 members. Meeting was primarily to collate the feedback and review by members on the program conducted and planning for the coming months.
Industry Visit - MILMA
Date: 25th March 2018 Venue: MILMA, Peringolam, Kunnamangalam (PO) Kozhikode Kerala State
Calicut Management Association organised industry visit to MILMA - Malabar Regional Co- operative Milk Producers’ Union (MRCMPU) Limited is a union of more than 1000 village level dairy co-operative societies located in the six northern districts of Kerala State in South India and it is owned by the dairy farmers who are members of each affiliated society and who live in the area of operation of these societies.
CMA Members with family (30 members) had a wonderful day gaining knowledge of the technology and automation process implemented in the plants. Milk storing, packaging, Curd, Ice Cream plants were few of the specialized manufacturing process were showcased. CMA has expressed gratitude to Mr. Vijayakumaran and Mr. K T Thomas for taking the initiative for this industry visit that gave all participants a feel, knowhow and understanding of milk product factory.
In-house Session on - "Spiritual Investments – Meaning & Practice "
Date: 27th April 2018 Venue: Hotel Malabar Palace, Kozhikode Speaker: Mr. M Anilkumar Vijayakumaran, Immediate Past President & Corporate Trainer
Mr. Anilkumar is a Corporate Trainer with experience in taking Leadership Workshops for Managers, Engineers, Doctors, Executives etc. of reputed companies and hospitals in and outside Kerala.
He has been conducting two day leadership workshop for the Doctors of MEM, MIMS Academy, for the last four years in a row. The presentation that he proposes to make, draws on the insights gained from conducting such Leadership Workshops.
‘Financial Investment’ is very familiar and we do our best to grow it multifold. Unfortunately, most people don’t give a second thought about investing in their spiritual growth as it is intangible and abstract. However, of late, scientist from reputed Universities like Oxford, Arizona etc., on the basis of scientific experiments have put out empirical evidence that indicates ‘Spirituality’ has a scientific basis. Ignorance as we all know has consequences and the current socio-political crisis that is driving us towards anarchy is primarily due to the ignorance of this ‘Reality’.
As Entrepreneurs, Start-ups, SMEs etc., invest in their financial growth, they must also invest in building and nurturing a stable socio-political environment otherwise sooner or later their efforts and investments will fall or go waste.
The most effective way to build and nurture a stable socio-political environment would be to invest in the spiritual growth of society, based on scientific principles. Was a talk that gave a very different perspective and the participants took a deep thought process as key take way.
Lecture Session on - “Understanding Data Analytics - Opportunities, Threats & Challenges”
Date: 27th April 2018 Venue: Hotel Malabar Palace, Kozhikode Speaker: Mr. Sheen Chungath, CEO – Sesame Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Sheen Chungath is a Graduate in Mathematics, P. G in Computer Applications and MBA(Systems). He worked at Standard Chartered Bank-Calicut branch (2 years), Punwire Wireless Communications - Paging Division (3 years), Started Web & Multimedia Division @ Sesame Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd. In year 2000, Worked as Head-Web & Multimedia Division @ Sesame Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd. For 10 years, worked as GM for Enstansys Data Analytics Pvt. Ltd. – Bangalore ( 2 years). He Setup and managed a captive development unit ( 4 yrs) at Calicut for Vmware a MNC based in Palo alto, US.
Managed development of 1057+ projects from 5 countries with 500+ customer base.
In the past couple of years, Data analytics technologies and techniques are widely used in commercial industries to enable organizations to make more-informed business decisions and by scientists and researchers to verify or disprove scientific models, theories and hypotheses.
He discussed the early days of adoption of data analysis. Also, what is data analytics, It's importance in decision making, How business can improve its efficiency using data analytics, How to do data analytics in business, Some data analytics tools,Challenges that we will face while doing data analytics
He did a good job of simplifying the topic, to the level of a common man's understanding though the subject is basically a technical one. Those running Supermarkets, Textile Shops, SMEs , CAs etc. have benefited from the introduction to the presentation of this topic.
Managing Committee Meeting
Date: 30th April 2018 Venue: Cosmopolitan Club, Kozhikode
The 10th Managing Committee of Calicut Management Association was on 30th April 2018 and was attended by 19 members. Meeting was primarily to discuss on key programs planned for the comping months and initiatives to take the management of CMA to next level.
Program: “Free Wellness Checkup” Date: 9th May 2018 Venue: Hotel Malabar Palace, Kozhikode Calicut Management Association conducted “Free Wellness Checkup” for its members and guests. The wellness camp was conducted by team of experts from Open Medicine, Kozhikode. All the members were subjected to medical examination for
BMI(Body Mass Index), Blood Pressure Random Blood Sugar A Health Card recording these values were given to all.
CMA President Mr. K A Ajayan inaugurated the checkup camp and was attended by more that 45+ members. Calicut Management Association would like to extend their gratitude to Open Medicine and team for supporting and participating the Wellness Check-up Camp.
In-house Session on - "DRUGS, DRUG COMPANIES & DOCTORS : THE 3D REALITY"
Date: 9th May 2018 Venue: Hotel Malabar Palace, Kozhikode Speaker: Mr. K A Naushad, Head – Marketing & NRI operations - OPEN MEDICINES (Emicare Pharma & Health Care Pvt Ltd)
Mr. K A Naushad is the Head – Marketing & NRI operations of OPEN MEDICINES(Emicare Pharma & Health Care Pvt Ltd) the first Retail Pharmacy Chain in Kerala, a BRONET Group company HQ:UAE
He has worked as Country Manager, MICRO LABS Ltd, Congo-Brazaville & Ivory Coast West Africa and as Senior Professional Service Officer PFIZER LTD. Has active interest in social & cultural activities. President of Chithranjali Art & Cultural Organisation, Kozhikode; conducting All Kerala Nursery Arts Festival for last 34 years.
An avid Singer & President of Sangam Kala Group, Kozhikode Chapter – HQ : New Delhi which promote new singers and Music with Motto –“Music for Love, Peace & Friendship”
Was very informative and gave the participants deep insights on health industry specifically medicines, its usage and importance. Taking care of health and prevention of diseases was the key message as take way.
Lecture Session on - “Leadership Challenges of Today’s Entrepreneur”
Date: 8th May 2018 Venue: Hotel Malabar Palace, Kozhikode Speaker: Mr. Jamesh Joseph, Founder – JackFruit365
Mr. James Joseph, Founder – JackFruit365, an initiative to create an organized market for Indian Jackfruits, 80 percent of which is reported to be wasted every year.
James has over 20 years of Engineering, Sales and Marketing experience in India, North America, and Europe with Globally reputed organizations like Microsoft, 3M and Ford. In his last role as the Director, Executive Engagement at Microsoft India; he was responsible for strengthening Microsoft’s relationship with the senior executives of top 200 enterprises in India. Prior to this role James was responsible for the manufacturing industry marketing for Microsoft UK. Before joining Microsoft UK, he held engineering, supply chain, business development, sales and marketing positions at Minda, 3M, Ford Motor Company, i2 Technologies and Informatica.
James is a recipient of several awards including Circle of Excellence, the highest award for Sales and Marketing employees across the world at Microsoft, Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year at TiEcon Kerala 2013, New Age ICON d’ YOUTH Kerala 2011, etc.
He has a Master’s in Engineering Business Management from University of Warwick, UK and has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram.
In this talk, he discussed his journey to entrepreneurship from corporate world, challenges and approach to success. He shared how his idea of making product from Jack Fruit was conceptualised and transformation of a fruit from a state of unrecognized to be identified as a state
fruit of Kerala. He also talked about the attributes and qualities of an Entrepreneur to address the challenges one faces in the journey of pursuit.
The session was very interesting, interactive with excellent participation giving the participants the basic knowledge of the latest technology and possibilities of business using Jack Fruit in a very simple and effective way.
Mr. K. A. Ajayan, President – CMA delivered the presidential address, Dr. Saji Kuriakose welcomed the gathering, Mr. P K Narayanan, Past President handed over a token of appreciation to the Chief Guest Mr. James Joseph and Mr. Anil Balan, Secretary delivered the vote of thanks.
Program – Entrepreneurs Interactive Session with Mr. James Joseph, Ex Director - Microsoft India and Founder of Jackfruit365 Date: 9th May 2018 Venue: Malabar Palace, Kozhikode
Calicut Management Association conducted “Entrepreneurs Interactive Session” with Mr. James Joseph, Ex-Director – Microsoft and Founder of JackFruit365 to understand the opportunities of business in his area of operation.
Mr. James shared his journey to building this enterprise, challenges he faced, current state of business and future. He also shared the support received by govt and organizations in promoting a fruit that did not have any significance in the society. He shared that the products manufactured with jackfruit could get recognition in the market and place in the society by contributing in the health improvement to the people who adopted it as additional source of diet. The session was attended by 20 Plus invited elite businessman and entrepreneurs from Kozhikode who sought clarifications on the business model, benefits of the Jackfruit and various scope of possible businesses.
Mr. K. A Ajayan – President, Mr. Anil Balan – Secretary joined the Chief Guest in the Interactive Session which received appreciation by the participating members.
In-house Session on - "How a blend of Science & Spirituality can reduce our increasing socio-political problems”
Date: 22th May 2018 Venue: CMA Training Hall, Peekay Complex, Kozhikode Speaker: Mr. Anilkumar M, Immediate Past President - CMA & Corporate Trainer
Mr. Anilkumar M, Immediate Past President, CMA . He is a Corporate Trainer with experience in taking Leadership Workshops for Managers, Engineers, Doctors, Executives etc. of reputed companies and hospitals in and outside Kerala.
He has been conducting two-day leadership workshop for the Doctors of MEM, MIMS Academy, for the last four years in a row. The presentation he made, draws on the insights gained from conducting such Leadership Workshops.
The objectives of the presentation were two - Firstly, to show how cutting edge scientific research is revealing that we are probably living in a 'Virtual Reality' more or less similar to the "Maya Vad" of Vedanta and what are its implications for the future of Management Thought, Economics etc.
Secondly, the presentation also aimed to show; how a better understanding of science (Virtual reality) and spirituality (transcendence i.e, going beyond the physical) can enable us to reduce the increasing socio-political problems and thus improve the quality of our lives.
An informative session which gave the participants a very different perspective of spirituality and left them in deep thoughts.
Managing Committee Meeting
Date: 31st March 2018 Venue: Cosmopolitan Club, Kozhikode
The 11th Managing Committee of Calicut Management Association was on 31st May 2018 and was attended by 19 members. Ifthaar Party was also celebrated with dinner Meeting was primarily to collate the feedback, election of the new committee, financial account presentation and review by members on the program conducted and planning for the coming months. The meeting also deliberated on the SYMP planned for 18th September 2018.
Student Chapter Visit & Interaction with Industry Expert and Entrepreneur Mr. James Joseph, Founder – JackFruit365
Date: 9th May 2018 Venue: FIMS, Feroke, Kozhikode 9 Calicut Management Association organised a Student Interaction Session with Mr. James Joseph, Founder - JackFruit 365 at Farook Institute of Management Studies, a student Chapter.
Dr. Saji Kuriakose, Vice President & Chairman Student Chapter attended the session wherein management students of the institution participated. They got to hear the life story of an entrepreneur, challenges and opportunities. Mr. James also took a session detailing the leadership qualities and challenges of an entrepreneur.
Student and Faculties of the Student Chapter had an excellent opportunity to learn, understand and hear from a successful business man his success story.
CMA appreciates the effort of Dr. Saji Kuriakose for taking the initiative for this student interaction session that gave all participants an opportunity to know management principles from a practioner.
South India LMA Meet – Vaikom Management Association
Date: 11th November 2017 Venue: Hotel Sarovaram, Vayalar, Cherthala
South India LMA Meet was conducted by Vaikom Management Association at Cherthala. Members of the LMAs from five states participated and the convention provided platform for interaction among the LMAs. Mr. K. A. Ajayan – President, Mr. K T Thomas – Sr. Vice President, Mr. P K Narayana – Past President participated in the meet from Calicut Management Association.
National Leadership Conclave - AIMA
Date: 14th & 15th March 2018 Venue: Hotel Le Meridian, New Delhi
National Leadership Conclave - A Nation Reimagined: Innovative, Inclusive, Invincible at New Delhi was represented by Mr. K. A Ajayan – President and Mr. Anil Balan –
Secretary of Calicut Management Association.
National Leadership Conclave is a thought leadership platform which brings together various stake holders for a constructive dialogue on the way forward for the Indian economy and the well- rounded growth of the nation. A point of appreciation to Managing Committee for good attendance all through-out. Had an opportunity to meet, interact, exchange ideas with LMAs across India as well as visit AIMA office and meet Mr. Mohandas Pai, President – AIMA, Ms. Rekha Sethi, Director General – AIMA & many others.
AIMA- All Kerala Management Associations Summit
Date: 12th & 13th April 2018 Venue: International Convention Centre, Le Meridian, Kochi
All Kerala Management Association Summit at Kochi was represented by Mr. K. A. Ajayan – President and Mr. Anil Balan – Secretary, Past Presidents Mr. P. K. Narayanan & Mr. P. Zakeer and MC Members Mr. K A Naushad & Er. Anandamani K of Calicut Management Association.
For the first time, an All Kerala Management Associations Summit - a Conclave of all the Management Associations in Kerala was organized under the aegis of AIMA at Kochi.
Annual National Management Convention of KMA gave the opportunity to interact with thought leaders as the theme of the convention was “Reimagining Leadership in a disrupted world”.
Committee Meetings:
The Managing Committee of the Association met eleven (11) times during the year from July 2017 to May 2018. A point of appreciation to Managing Committee for good attendance all through- out with active deliberations and participation of members.
Membership:
Newly joined Individual Life members are –23 and Individual Annual Members are – 18. Institutional Life members-3 and 1 Institutional Annual Members. Hearty welcome to the Institutional Annual Life members who joined CMA - Hotel Ravis , Bridgeway Motors, Stories and Govt Cyberpark
Added 97 Student members to the CMA Student Chapter apart from renewing the existing members and continuing.
Acknowledgements:
On behalf of CMA, I acknowledge the continued support, help and encouragement received from all people associated with us. But, it would be improper, if I miss to mention few names here. The help, support and mentorship received from the President, Mr. K A Ajayan, who with his expertise and industry reach, conceptualised and conducted various seminars. Our founder President Dr. V.K.S. Menon, Sr. Vice President Shri. K T Thomas, Vice Presidents Shri. M. A Mehaboob & Dr. Saji Kuriakose, Treasurer CA Ramakrishna V, Jt. Secretary Shri. Asif T, Past Presidents Shri. Anilkumar M, CA. Sathish Kumar, Adv James Thomas, Dr. P. Mohan, Prof. Philip K. Antony, Shri. P. Zakeer, Shri. P. K. Narayanan, Shri. A. Dinesh, Dr. Saji Gopinath, Shri. Nityanand Kamath and Shri. Roshan Kynady,
My sincere thanks and gratitude to Er Ananda Mani, Mr. Kaushik Sampat, Mr Vijayakumaran, K A Naushad, VKC Noushad, P M A Gafoor, Mr Amit Jain, Lt. Cdr. (Retd.) S Arun, Capt. Haridas, Shri. Edavath Kutty, Shri. K. P. Ashique, Shri. H. Pradeep, Er. T.R. Sivadasan, Shri. B. V. Raghavan, Shri Nireesh C and Er. Zabir Ehsan for their support and contribution in conducting programs that received immense mileage.
On behalf of Calicut Management Association, I would like to thank Shri. Mohandas Pai, President- AIMA, Ms. Rekha Sethi, Director General – AIMA and Mr. Sanjay Grover, Director – LMA Relations & Membership for their support and guidance though out the tenure. Heartfelt thanks to Mr. Amit Dey, Manager - LMA Relations & Membership and entire staff of AIMA for helping us in sharing and providing all the necessary information required for a smooth operation.
Special thanks to GAIL, Sobha Developers, Malabar Group, Federal Bank, MILMA, ULCCS, PEEKAY Group, KINFRA, Cyberpark – Kozhikode, KSIDC, Malabar Hospitals, CAFIT, KSSIA, KVR, HiLite Group, Parisons Group, VKC group, Kottakal, Matrubhumi, MIMS, Kottakal Ayurveda, PNB etc. are names that need to be mentioned for the continuous support received from them.
Contribution of Founding President Dr. V.K.S Menon in mentoring, guiding the managing committee, providing insights, ideas and thoughts on programs planned by CMA requires special mention and thanks for all the support.
All the members of the managing committee are also thanked wholeheartedly, whose names are not mentioned here, for their valuable guidance and cooperation shown. Would also like to thank all the speakers and resource persons who took time and effort to address and interact with CMA
members. Thanks to Mr. Sanjay Grover, AIMA and all LMAs of Kerala for their support and continued help.
Special thanks to IIMK Live and Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) for their support and contribution towards the programs that were highly appreciated by the management fraternity of Calicut. Special thanks to our auditor M/s Varma & Varma for organising and auditing the accounts, staff and personnel of Malabar Palace and Taj Gateway for their continued support and hospitality. The support and coverage to the speakers and news given by media – print as well as visual has been exceptional through-out. Thanks and would request their support in the coming days as well.
Finally, our thanks to all those present here today, those members who are unable to make it, for their constant encouragement, support and continuous patronage to CMA.
Thank you one and all.
Anil Balan - Secretary E-Mail: [email protected] Mobile: +91 9605212102