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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
HSB Appoints Former IIM Lucknow Director Prof. Archana Shukla as Director
NewsVoir Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], August 13: Hari Shankar Singhania School of Business (HSB), a pioneering, technology-driven business school at JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur, has appointed former IIM Lucknow Director, Prof. Archana Shukla, as its new Director. She took charge on August 1, 2025, succeeding Prof. Gregory Dunn. An IIT Kanpur alumna with a PhD in Psychology, Prof. Shukla is an eminent academic specialising in organisational behaviour and knowledge management. She brings to the new role more than three decades of experience in teaching, research and academic leadership. Prof. Shukla served for six years as Director of IIM Lucknow, and prior to this, she had also served as the Dean of the IIM Lucknow Noida Campus for more than 3 years. She was the first chairperson of Dr. Ishwar Dayal Chair for futuristic Issues in the Behavioral Sciences for the period of 2015 - 2017. She has designed and delivered Management Development Programmes (MDPs) on leadership, strategic thinking, team building, and managerial effectiveness, along with process consulting in culture building, coaching, mentoring, and assessment centres for organisations such as KPMG, Mahindra & Mahindra, Samsung, Reckitt Benckiser, Johnson & Johnson, and the GMR Group, among others. At HSB, Prof. Shukla will lead the flagship two-year UGC-accredited residential MBA programme with specialisation tracks in digital product management, artificial intelligence and business analytics, and entrepreneurship and organisational foresight. Warmly welcoming the appointment of Prof. Shukla, Shri B.H. Singhania, Chancellor, JK Lakshmipat University, said, "Her appointment as the Director of our premier business school will advance HSB's mission of blending academic rigour with real-world relevance. Her remarkable track record at IIM Lucknow and her expertise in organisational behaviour will be instrumental in nurturing global business leaders who are ready to shape tomorrow's enterprises." HSB, founded in 2024 on the JKLU campus, is already making strides in nurturing leaders who can successfully steer organisations in the face of rapid technological advancements and global disruptions. Commenting on her appointment, Prof. Archana Shukla said, "I am honoured to join HSB at this pivotal phase. The institution's vision is perfectly aligned with the demands of a rapidly evolving global business landscape. I look forward to working with faculty, students, and industry mentors to elevate HSB's impact internationally." HSB was established in memory of Hari Shankar Singhania, a visionary industrialist and philanthropist who was the Founding Chancellor of JK Lakshmipat University and Former President of JK Organisation.
News18
5 days ago
- Business
- News18
HSB Appoints Former IIM Lucknow Director Prof. Archana Shukla as Director
NewsVoirJaipur (Rajasthan) [India], August 13: Hari Shankar Singhania School of Business (HSB), a pioneering, technology-driven business school at JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur, has appointed former IIM Lucknow Director, Prof. Archana Shukla, as its new Director. She took charge on August 1, 2025, succeeding Prof. Gregory IIT Kanpur alumna with a PhD in Psychology, Prof. Shukla is an eminent academic specialising in organisational behaviour and knowledge management. She brings to the new role more than three decades of experience in teaching, research and academic Shukla served for six years as Director of IIM Lucknow, and prior to this, she had also served as the Dean of the IIM Lucknow Noida Campus for more than 3 years. She was the first chairperson of Dr. Ishwar Dayal Chair for futuristic Issues in the Behavioral Sciences for the period of 2015 – 2017. She has designed and delivered Management Development Programmes (MDPs) on leadership, strategic thinking, team building, and managerial effectiveness, along with process consulting in culture building, coaching, mentoring, and assessment centres for organisations such as KPMG, Mahindra & Mahindra, Samsung, Reckitt Benckiser, Johnson & Johnson, and the GMR Group, among HSB, Prof. Shukla will lead the flagship two-year UGC-accredited residential MBA programme with specialisation tracks in digital product management, artificial intelligence and business analytics, and entrepreneurship and organisational welcoming the appointment of Prof. Shukla, Shri B.H. Singhania, Chancellor, JK Lakshmipat University, said, 'Her appointment as the Director of our premier business school will advance HSB's mission of blending academic rigour with real-world relevance. Her remarkable track record at IIM Lucknow and her expertise in organisational behaviour will be instrumental in nurturing global business leaders who are ready to shape tomorrow's enterprises."HSB, founded in 2024 on the JKLU campus, is already making strides in nurturing leaders who can successfully steer organisations in the face of rapid technological advancements and global on her appointment, Prof. Archana Shukla said, 'I am honoured to join HSB at this pivotal phase. The institution's vision is perfectly aligned with the demands of a rapidly evolving global business landscape. I look forward to working with faculty, students, and industry mentors to elevate HSB's impact internationally."HSB was established in memory of Hari Shankar Singhania, a visionary industrialist and philanthropist who was the Founding Chancellor of JK Lakshmipat University and Former President of JK Organisation. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by NewsVoir. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
Fashion Value Chain
5 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
HSB Appoints Former IIM Lucknow Director Prof. Archana Shukla as Director
Hari Shankar Singhania School of Business (HSB), a pioneering, technology-driven business school at JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur, has appointed former IIM Lucknow Director, Prof. Archana Shukla, as its new Director. She took charge on August 1, 2025, succeeding Prof. Gregory Dunn. Prof. Archana Shukla has been appointed as the Director of Hari Shankar Singhania School of Business (HSB) at JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur An IIT Kanpur alumna with a PhD in Psychology, Prof. Shukla is an eminent academic specialising in organisational behaviour and knowledge management. She brings to the new role more than three decades of experience in teaching, research and academic leadership. Prof. Shukla served for six years as Director of IIM Lucknow, and prior to this, she had also served as the Dean of the IIM Lucknow Noida Campus for more than 3 years. She was the first chairperson of Dr. Ishwar Dayal Chair for futuristic Issues in the Behavioral Sciences for the period of 2015 – 2017. She has designed and delivered Management Development Programmes (MDPs) on leadership, strategic thinking, team building, and managerial effectiveness, along with process consulting in culture building, coaching, mentoring, and assessment centres for organisations such as KPMG, Mahindra & Mahindra, Samsung, Reckitt Benckiser, Johnson & Johnson, and the GMR Group, among others. At HSB, Prof. Shukla will lead the flagship two-year UGC-accredited residential MBA programme with specialisation tracks in digital product management, artificial intelligence and business analytics, and entrepreneurship and organisational foresight. Warmly welcoming the appointment of Prof. Shukla, Shri B.H. Singhania, Chancellor, JK Lakshmipat University, said, 'Her appointment as the Director of our premier business school will advance HSB's mission of blending academic rigour with real-world relevance. Her remarkable track record at IIM Lucknow and her expertise in organisational behaviour will be instrumental in nurturing global business leaders who are ready to shape tomorrow's enterprises.' HSB, founded in 2024 on the JKLU campus, is already making strides in nurturing leaders who can successfully steer organisations in the face of rapid technological advancements and global disruptions. Commenting on her appointment, Prof. Archana Shukla said, 'I am honoured to join HSB at this pivotal phase. The institution's vision is perfectly aligned with the demands of a rapidly evolving global business landscape. I look forward to working with faculty, students, and industry mentors to elevate HSB's impact internationally.' HSB was established in memory of Hari Shankar Singhania, a visionary industrialist and philanthropist who was the Founding Chancellor of JK Lakshmipat University and Former President of JK Organisation.
Zawya
26-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt: EFG Hermes advises on $18mln short-term note for Hermes Securities Brokerage
Arab Finance: EFG Hermes, a subsidiary of EFG Holding, has completed advisory on a senior unsecured short-term note issuance worth EGP 900 million for Hermes Securities Brokerage Company (HSB), as per an emailed press release. This is the sixth issuance by HSB and the first under its EGP 3 billion approved program. The bond has a 12-month tenor with a variable interest rate. HSB's national scale long-term senior unsecured entity rating of BBB+ with a positive outlook and short-term senior unsecured issuer rating of P2 were confirmed by Middle East Ratings and Investor Services (MERIS). EFG Hermes served as the sole financial advisor, transaction manager, book-runner, underwriter, and arranger. Commercial International Bank (CIB) acted as placement and subscription bank. Legal advisory was provided by Dreny & Partners, with KPMG appointed as auditor. This follows other debt issuances managed by EFG Hermes, including Bedaya's sixth securitization of EGP 1.64 billion, valU's 14th securitized bond of EGP 463.3 million, Bedaya's fifth securitization of EGP 1.78 billion, Sylndr's EGP 300 million working capital facility, and a short-term note of EGP 433 million for EFG Corp-Solutions. © 2020-2023 Arab Finance For Information Technology. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
El Fagr
25-05-2025
- Business
- El Fagr
EFG Hermes Concludes Advisory on Hermes Securities Brokerage Company's (HSB) Sixth، EGP 900 Million Senior Unsecured Short-Term Note Issuance
EFG Hermes Concludes Advisory on Hermes Securities Brokerage Company's (HSB) Sixth، EGP 900 Million Senior Unsecured Short-Term Note Issuance This issuance comes as the first successful closure in a wider EGP 3 billion program. Cairo، May 25، 2025 EFG Hermes، an EFG Holding company and the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)، announced today that its investment banking division has successfully closed the issuance of a senior unsecured short-term note for the Hermes Securities Brokerage Company (HSB)، a wholly owned subsidiary of EFG Holding، in an EGP 900 million transaction. This marks the company's sixth issuance and the first in an approved program worth EGP 3 billion. The national scale long-term senior unsecured entity rating of "BBB+" with a Positive Outlook and the short-term senior unsecured issuer rating of "P2" to HSB have been affirmed by the Middle East Ratings and Investor Services (MERIS). The bond has a 12-month tenor and a variable interest rate. Maged El Ayouti، Co-Head of Investment Banking at EFG Hermes، commented on the issuance، saying، 'We are delighted to support Hermes Securities Brokerage Company (HSB) in closing its sixth issuance، which marks the first in its ambitious EGP 3 billion program، leveraging the synergies within EFG Holding. This issuance is a testament to our ongoing commitment to fostering sustainable growth within Egypt's financial markets as we continue to deliver innovative financing solutions and attract substantial demand from an investor base in such issuances beyond commercial banks. As the leading investment bank in the MENA region's capital markets، EFG Hermes remains dedicated to unlocking valuable investment opportunities for our clients across debt and equity markets.' This transaction marks the latest in a series of debt issuances advised by EFG Hermes in the region. Most recently، EFG Hermes advised on Bedaya's sixth securitization issuance worth EGP 1.64 billion. It also advised Valu on its 14th securitized bond issuance، worth EGP 463.3 million، as well as the fifth securitization for Bedaya، valued at EGP 1.78 billion. The firm also concluded advisory on Sylndr's EGP 300 million working capital facility، in addition to a short-term note valued at EGP 433 million for EFG Corp-Solutions. EFG Hermes acted as the sole financial advisor، transaction manager، book-runner، underwriter، and arranger for the issuance. Commercial International Bank (CIB) acted as the placement and subscription bank. Legal advisory services were provided by Dreny & Partners، while KPMG was appointed as the auditor for the issuance.
