Saturday, February 01, 2025
Date(s): 1st Feb 2025
Time: 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Venue: Auditorium, Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School
Resource Person: Mr. Pawan Gangwani, Associate Vice President at JP Morgan, Mumbai
Participants PGDM Students – Marketing C Div
Faculty Coordinator Dr. Kiran Singh
Organizer Center of Academic Excellence
Objectives
• Provide Industry Insights – To equip students with a comprehensive understanding of corporate dynamics, workplace challenges, and emerging trends in the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector.
• Enhance Career Preparedness – To guide students in developing essential skills, competencies, and strategies for building a successful career in marketing and related domains.
• Foster Professional Growth – To help students navigate corporate challenges, build adaptability and resilience, and understand the importance of work-life balance in professional success.
• Introduce BFSI Sector Opportunities – To familiarize students with key trends, opportunities, and the role of wealth management, insurance, and annuities in the financial industry.
• Encourage Networking and Personal Branding – To highlight the importance of effective networking, personal branding, and strategic career planning in securing professional growth.
• Explore Emerging Trends and Skills – To discuss the impact of digital transformation, data analytics, AI, and evolving job market demands on marketing and financial sectors.
• Promote Interactive Learning – To create an engaging platform for students to seek guidance, share queries, and gain practical knowledge through real-world case studies and experiences shared by the mentor.
A series of corporate mentoring sessions were conducted by Mr. Pawan Gangwani for PGDM Batch 2024-2026, Marketing Division C students. These interactive sessions were designed to provide industry insights, guidance on career progression, and an understanding of emerging trends in the corporate world.
Mr. Pawan Gangwani is a highly experienced industry professional with over 15 years of experience across different sectors. He holds a degree in Computer Engineering and an MBA from IIM Indore. Currently, he is serving as an Associate Vice President at JP Morgan, Mumbai, where he manages Life Insurance & Annuities for the US business in the Wealth Management unit. His extensive professional background includes leadership roles at HDFC Life, Infosys, Cognizant, and WNS, where he contributed significantly to the insurance, banking, and financial services industries. Apart from his professional commitments, Mr. Pawan enjoys spending time with his daughter, watching movies, and cooking.
Topics Discussed
During the mentoring sessions, Mr. Pawan Gangwani covered the following key topics:
• Navigating Corporate Challenges
• Understanding workplace dynamics and overcoming challenges in corporate environments.
• Importance of adaptability and resilience in professional growth.
• Strategies to manage work-life balance effectively.
• Insights into the Banking and Financial Services Industry
• Overview of the banking and financial sector, with a focus on wealth management.
• Role of insurance and annuities in financial planning.
• Key trends and opportunities in the BFSI sector.
• Building a Successful Career in Marketing
• Essential skills and competencies required for a marketing career.
• Effective networking and personal branding strategies.
• Real-life experiences and case studies from Mr. Pawan’s career journey.
• Emerging Trends and Skills Required in Today’s Job Market
• Digital transformation and its impact on marketing and BFSI sectors.
• The growing importance of data analytics and AI in decision-making.
• Soft skills and leadership qualities are necessary for long-term success.
The mentoring sessions were highly interactive, with students actively engaging in discussions and seeking guidance on career-related queries. The real-world insights shared by Mr. Pawan were greatly appreciated, as they provided a practical perspective on corporate life. Students found the sessions valuable in understanding the evolving job market and enhancing their career readiness.
The corporate mentoring sessions by Mr. Pawan Gangwani proved to be an enriching experience for the PGDM Marketing Division C students. His industry knowledge, practical insights, and valuable career advice provided a strong foundation for students to prepare for their professional journeys. These sessions reinforced the importance of continuous learning, adaptability, and strategic career planning in today’s competitive job market.