Arif Latif Khan
CRM - Head
Sapphire
19, The Mall Avenue, Lucknow
Photo Gallery
Event Report
As part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad, the Alumni Dinner - Lucknow Chapter was held on 10 October 2026 at The Saraca, Lucknow. Alumni, members of the Jaipuria Old Students Association (JOSA), and representatives of the educational community came together to celebrate lifelong relationships, professional achievements and the enduring Jaipurian spirit.
The event welcomed 28 alumni representing batches from 2001-03 to 2021-23. The breadth of participation reflected the strength and continuity of the Jaipuria alumni network, offering an opportunity to reconnect with former batchmates, exchange experiences and renew ties with the alma mater.
A milestone of the evening was the announcement of the Lucknow Alumni Chapter by Dr. Ashwani Varshney, Dean of Students' Welfare, during his overview of the Silver Jubilee year. Chapter Chair Mr. Anubhav Raj and Co-chair Mr. Abhit Singh addressed the gathering and expressed their commitment to sustained alumni engagement and collaboration.
28
Alumni participants
2001-2023
Batch range
10 Oct
Meet date
The programme began with registration and networking, followed by the screening of the Jaipuria Group film and a group photograph, setting a warm, celebratory tone for the evening.
Prof. (Dr.) Daviender Narang, Director, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad, highlighted the invaluable role of alumni in the Institute's continuing journey of excellence and encouraged them to remain connected and contribute to future initiatives.
Mr. Shishir Jaipuria, Honourable Chairman, Jaipuria Group of Educational Institutions, reaffirmed the institution's commitment to lifelong alumni relationships and a stronger Jaipuria network across professional and geographic boundaries.
Mr. Fakhre Azam, Mr. Vivek Mishra, Mr. Sudhi Raj Verma, Ms. Shalini Jain, Mr. Aviral Agarwal, Mr. Avdhesh Shukla and Ms. Nikhat Khan addressed the gathering. Their perspectives spanned consulting, public service, programme management, design, architecture, law and entrepreneurship.
Dr. Ashwani Varshney presented an overview of the Silver Jubilee year and announced the Lucknow Alumni Chapter. Chapter Chair Mr. Anubhav Raj and Co-chair Mr. Abhit Singh shared their commitment to a vibrant regional network supporting collaboration, mentorship and continued institutional association.
During the Alumni Connect Session, alumni introduced themselves and recalled classroom learning, faculty mentorship, campus activities and friendships that shaped their personal and professional journeys. The felicitation segment recognised their achievements and continued association with the Institute.
Dr. Ruby Bhatia, Dean Academics, thanked alumni, JOSA members, institutional leadership, guests and the organising team. The evening concluded with a cocktail and dinner at The Saraca, offering a relaxed setting to build relationships and exchange professional experiences.
Interaction was facilitated by Dr. Abhilasha Singh, Faculty, Alumni Convener and an alumna of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad. She encouraged participants to reconnect, share professional experiences and explore opportunities for collaboration and mentorship. Dr. Sanandi Sachdeva, Faculty, served as the Master of Ceremonies, bringing warmth and seamless coordination to the evening's proceedings.
JOSA representatives included Mr. Fakhre Azam of Innate Pro; Mr. Vivek Mishra, Retired Principal Chief Commissioner, Income Tax Department; Mr. Sudhi Raj Verma of Avza Move; Ms. Shalini Jain of Narayani Construction & Interiors; Mr. Aviral Agarwal of Asimetric Consultants; Mr. Avdhesh Shukla, Senior Lawyer, High Court, Lucknow; and Ms. Nikhat Khan, Entrepreneur/Educationist, Mulburry Tours.
The gathering was also attended by Ms. Poonam Arora, Principal, SAJSL; Mr. Pankaj Rathore, Vice Principal, SAJSL; and Ms. Sonal, Alumni Convener, SAJSL. Their presence reinforced the value of collaboration and relationship-building across the wider educational community. Alumni engaged in independent business and other professional pursuits further enriched the diversity of experience represented.
The Alumni Dinner - Lucknow Chapter marked a meaningful milestone in the Institute's alumni engagement journey. More than a reunion, it reaffirmed that graduation marks the beginning of a lifelong relationship with the Jaipuria family, laying a foundation for networking, mentorship, professional collaboration and community-building for future generations.
Meet the JIM Ghaziabad alumni featured in the Lucknow Chapter directory, celebrating reconnection, shared memories and the Institute's Silver Jubilee.
Attending Alumni
CRM - Head
Sapphire
Owner
Fabric Feel (Own Business)
State Mission Manager
Registrar
Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University
Regional Sales Manager
Regency Health
Regional Manager
Castrol
Area Manager
BharatBenz
Vice President
Axis Bank
Regional Head
Star Estate
General Manager
Omaxe
Project Manager
Urban Local Bodies
State Head - Marketing
MobiCash
Housewife
Sr. Manager - Operations
Star Estate
Associate Vice President
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Branch Manager
Unique Energos
Area Manager
Amazon
Manager
Havells
Senior Manager
Polycab
Manager
Indian Overseas Bank
Senior Manager Sales
BIG FM
Sr. BDM
TVL Engineers Private Limited
Zonal Sales Manager
Samsung
Regional Business Manager
Alembic
Regional Manager
OrangeBooks Publication
GM - Sales
Esquarehomes
Programme Assistant
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
Client Advisor
LRQA
State Head (U.P.)
Inductus
Oracle Functional Consultant
Infosys
Area Head Sales
Poonawalla Fincorp
Assistant Manager Operation
Cinepolis
Premier Manager Acquisition
IDFC First Bank
Consultant
EY
Training Process
Skytech Aviation
Senior Finance Executive
HCLTech
JOSA Members
Founder & Managing Consultant
Innate Pro
Retired Principal Chief Commissioner
Income Tax Department, Government of India
Program Manager
AVZA
Interior Designer
Narayani Construction & Interiors
Founder & Principal Architect
Sr. Lawyer
High Court, Lucknow
Entrepreneur and Educationist