Shadhik M — Associate Partner
Empowering Careers | Bridging Talent & Opportunity | Industry Leader in Placements & Corporate Relations: A results-driven Training & Placement Leader with 16+ years of expertise in corporate relations, career services, and strategic placements. I specialize in formulating and executing placement strategies to place IMB (International Master in Business) students of SDA Bocconi Asia Center under the leadership of visionary Alessandro Giuliani, the Managing Director of the SDA Bocconi Asia Center. Key Achievements & Industry Impact: @GLIM, Chennai ✔ Consistently achieved 100% summer internship & full-time placements for both programs, securing ₹12 LPA+ offers across Tech, BFSI, Consulting, FMCG, FinTech, E-commerce, and more. ✔ Supported to revamp curriculum (first in 20 years), introducing Product Management (PayPal), Consulting (Accenture), and Data Science & Analytics. ✔ Organized 30+ leadership engagements (CXO Talks, HR Conclaves), strengthening corporate collaboration & employer branding in last year. ✔ Visited 100+ corporates in person and 50+ virtually, securing a 50%+ success rate in empanelment in last year. ✔ Strengthened employer branding, industry outreach, and alumni engagement, increasing corporate participation by 70%. ✔ Facilitated record corporate hiring at GLIM, achieving the highest CTC and average salary in program history. @Dhaanish, Chennai. As Head–Industry Relations at Dhaanish, I played a key role in career transformation through: ✔ 360° placement strategies, expanding hiring networks and securing top offers. ✔ Development of Dhaanish Intellectual Power House, Center of Excellence & Foreign Language Learning Center. ✔ Successful MSME Host Incubation Status recognition and a 4-year structured training roadmap. ✔ Seamless hiring processes through placement data management & recruiter coordination. Awards & Recognitions: Placement Officer Achiever Award (2023)–Vanakkam HRD Emerging Leader (2022)–Skill Academy by Testbook Best Teacher Award Expertise & Core Strengths: ✅ Corporate Relations | Business Development ✅ Career Services | Target-Driven Placement Execution ✅ Strategic Partnerships | CXO Engagements | MoUs ✅ One-Year PGPM Program Management | Branding What Drives Me? I am a target-driven professional expertise in bridging academia & industry. I am passionate about empowering students with career readiness and ensuring they secure high-paying roles in leading industries Let’s Connect! If you’re looking to hire world-class management talent ranked 4th globally or explore strategic partnerships, reach out 📞 98841 46784
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Corporate Relations and Career Services expert in the Education sector.
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Experience: 15 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Corporate Relations
- Career Services
- Teaching
- Research
Career Highlights
- Achieved 100% placements for multiple programs.
- Revamped curriculum introducing industry-relevant courses.
- Strengthened corporate partnerships and employer branding.
Work Experience
SDA Bocconi Asia Center
Deputy Associate Director – Career Development Services (CDS) & Corporate Relations. (8 mos)
Great Lakes Institute of Management
Regional Manager - Corporate & Career Services (CCS) (1 yr 4 mos)
Manager - Corporate & Career Services (CCS) (1 yr 1 mo)
Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering
Head-Industry Relations (Head of Training & Placement) (5 yrs 10 mos)
Training and Placement Officer (4 yrs 10 mos)
Head of the Department (1 yr)
Assistant Professor (13 yrs 9 mos)
Placement Coordinator (2 yrs 11 mos)
Education
B.E at Anna University Chennai
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) at SSN College of Engineering
M.Tech at Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute
