Amritsar, Punjab: The Indian Institute of Management Amritsar (IIMAm) is set to host the 9th edition of its Annual Operations and Strategy Conclave, Sankshetra, on 6th December 2025. The conclave brings together industry leaders to discuss emerging challenges, evolving business trends and strategic priorities, equipping participants with perspectives that translate academic learning into real-world impact.
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The conclave will begin with the Operations session, centred on the theme “Supply Chain Viability Amid Geopolitical Shifts.” The session will explore the growing complexities faced by global supply chains, the impact of geopolitical uncertainties on procurement and manufacturing and the need for agile and technology-enabled frameworks that strengthen continuity and resilience. The discussion will be led by a panel of seasoned industry practitioners, Mr Suresh Kollu, Senior Director, Head of Manufacturing Operations India Grooming, Procter & Gamble, who brings over two decades of global experience in driving operational excellence, digital transformation and capability development across multiple regions; Mr Vikash Kumar, Head of Operations & Sports Infra Development, GMR Sports, whose 18 years in sports operations encompass managing major leagues in India and internationally, with expertise in large-scale event execution and operational strategy; Mr Girish Gadamsetty, Director – Business Operations, Adobe, a business operations leader with 27 years of rich industry experience, spanning global leadership roles across the US and India, and Mr Udayan Madathilkovilakam, Senior Vice President & Country Head – India Healthcare Operations, Sagility, who oversees a $280M+ portfolio and leads 17,000+ employees driving innovation and operational excellence in healthcare delivery.
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The Strategy session will explore the theme “Resilience by Design: Crafting Adaptive Strategies for the Next Decade of Disruption,” determining how organisations can embed resilience in their strategic planning, anticipate market shifts and leverage technology and innovation to stay competitive, while underscoring the importance of foresight, adaptability and integrated decision-making for long-term readiness. The panel will feature leading experts in strategy and transformation, including Mr Subrata Sen, Director, Analytics and AI Consulting, Concentrix, an award-winning leader in digital transformation and customer experience, Mr Prashanth Koduganty, Vice President, Optum, recognised for his expertise in digital transitions and process excellence across global enterprises, Mr Shree Harsha, Business Strategy & Consulting Director, Dassault Systèmes, who brings extensive international consulting experience in digital transformation and sustainable innovation, and Ms Ritika Masand, Head of Corporate Strategy, Adfactors PR, who has driven large-scale transformation, governance and strategic planning across diverse industries and global markets. Submitted by IIM Amritsar PR Team
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Sankshetra continues to foster thoughtful dialogue, practical insight and collaborative learning, offering students a space to engage with real-world challenges and industry perspectives. Through this initiative, IIMAm strengthens its commitment to shaping agile, informed and forward-looking leaders prepared to navigate an increasingly complex business landscape.


