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IIM Vizag organises Vani Row memorial lecture
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Visakhapatnam
: The Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIMV) organised Vani Row memorial lecture on the birth anniversary of the noted investment banker on Wednesday. Held annually on Aug 6, the event celebrates her remarkable life, legacy, and contributions, continuing to inspire future leaders.
A native of Visakhapatnam and a distinguished alumna of IIM Ahmedabad, Vani Row was a globally respected consultant and investment banker who left an indelible mark in both India and the United States before her untimely demise.
The chief guest, Uma Sudhindra, member of the board of governors at IIMV, delivered the keynote address. Drawing from more than three decades of people-focused professional experience, she offered insights on personal branding as a strategy, emphasising the core principles of clarity, consistency, credibility, and visibility.
IIMV dean (administration) prof Kaveri Krishnan and IIM Vizag director Prof M Chandrasekhar reflected on the establishment of the Vani Row Memorial Incubation Centre, inaugurated on the same occasion in 2024. The Centre, made possible through a generous endowment by Dr. B R L Row, father of Vani Row, currently supports over 180 startups, many of them led by women entrepreneurs, carrying forward Vani Row's vision of empowerment.
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A particularly moving segment featured reflections from recipients of the Vani Row memorial gold medal, awarded each year to the top performing woman student of the MBA programme. Medalists from 2020 to 2025 shared personal accounts of how receiving the award shaped their journeys.
In his address, Dr. B R L Row, a distinguished scientist, philanthropist, and father of Vani Row, shared how deeply touched he was by the medallists' reflections. He recalled that when his daughter aspired to join an IIM, opportunities and encouragement for women in business education were scarce. Yet, she moved forward with courage and clarity. He added that seeing so many inspired by her legacy brings him immense happiness.
Dean (academics) Prof Vijaya Bhaskar Marisetty said that Vani Row is a living legacy that continues to inspire and empower. Faculty, staff, students, and members of the IIMV community were present at the programme.
