Mr. Harish Kumar, a distinguished IIT Kanpur graduate in Electrical Engineering and an IIM Ahmedabad postgraduate (1978), excelled in cultural, sports, and theatre activities. His corporate career began at Murphy India Ltd., leading to senior management roles in the Shriram Group before becoming an entrepreneur in 1989. His companies were later acquired by global leaders. Since 1981, Harish has served as a “Sevak” with Chinmaya Mission and founded the Wisdom Foundation to spread practical learnings from scriptures. As a Founder Trustee of IIMPACT, he has significantly impacted over 1 lakh girl children in 11 states through 1900 learning centres. As a trustee of the IIMAAAHCCT, he has played a pivotal role in child education and has dedicated efforts to the Udbhav School, fostering a love for science among students. His family’s deep involvement in education reflects their passion for empowering the less privileged, a value he believes all alumni should embrace.