The Dawn of a New Epoch: of Batch 2024-26 at IASMS

On the morning of Monday, 06 January 2025, the IA School of Management Studies (IASMS) witnessed the inauguration of the MBA XXI Cohort of 2024-26, an event brimming with anticipation, hope, and the promise of leadership and innovation.

Chief Guest for this auspicious beginning was, Dr. K. G. Jagadeesha IAS, Chief Executive Officer & Secretary of the Coffee Board, Government of India. As a seasoned administrator in the Indian Administrative Service
(IAS), Dr. Jagadeesha has been instrumental in implementing strategies that have not only improved the coffee sector but also shaped policies that have had lasting socio-economic impacts.

Dr. K.G Jagadeesha IAS delivered his Address, offering valuable insights into the world of leadership, innovation, and the evolving challenges of the modern business landscape. Drawing from his vast experience in public
service, he encouraged the students to think beyond conventional boundaries, embrace change, and continuously seek growth opportunities. His words resonated deeply with the cohort, who understood that the challenges of the future would require not just intellectual acumen but the ability to lead with integrity, foresight, and a willingness to adapt.

The inauguration of the MBA XXI Cohort of 2024-26 at IASMS was more than an academic event; it was a celebration of potential, a rallying cry for leadership, and the beginning of a transformative journey that will shape the leaders of tomorrow.