"Talk with the Extraordinary - with Mr Mittu Chandilya, CEO - Air Asia, India " organised by the External Fest Committee, Christ University Institute of Management on 13th November, 2013

The refreshing and bracing winds started to blow in Christ University Institute of Management with the introduction of “Talk with the Extraordinary” Series organized by “External Fest Committee” kick starting the session with Mr. MittuChandilya, CEO of Air Asia India on 13^th November 2013.The session drew huge attention and built a lot of steam from the time the session was announced in the campus.

Venue: Main Auditorium, Christ University Institute of Management

Date: November 13, 2013

Organized by: External Fest Committee, Christ University Institute of Management

Everything started with a huge applause and Mr. Chandilya talking about the important people in student’s lives and engaged them with his nostalgic and consummate speech.The session was inspiring with awe and respect from the students who realized the vast knowledge that Mr.Chandilya imparted during the talk that ranged from narrating his past to his determination and dedication that he possess towards his new venture – Air Asia India.He covered topics ranging from his early days in India, where he did some amazing things like painting for charity and how he gained the I.Q. from his father and E.Q. fromhis mother, to his graduation life in the U.S. which enthralled students for about 30 minutes during his talk and concluded the talk by briefing about AirAsia,describing it as a fairytale and how every employee is treated equally in the organization. When he opened the Question & Answer sessionfor the audience, he was overwhelmed with the number of questions that were raised by the audience who were moved by his talk. Mr.Chandilya was extremely receptive of the enthusiasm showed the audience, which showcased his personality of humility and passion.

In the end he advised studentsfor their placements and drew insights on the expectations of recruiters which were followed by the lovely dance performances and the National Anthem concluded the event. Given the success of this curtain raiser event, the college has widened its scope and raised bars as a B-School of potential holistic education.