Jamshedpur, Feb 19th: XLRI – Xavier School of Management announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Centific Global Technologies, heralding a new chapter in the Institute’s continued commitment to fostering transformative industry–academia collaboration in the domain of Artificial Intelligence and AI-driven strategies.
The MoU was formally executed by Prof. Kanagaraj Ayyalusamy, Convenor – Corporate Relations and Placements, XLRI, and Mr. Lakshmi Narasimhan Rangachari, General Manager – India, together with Ms. Pooja Michael Anthony, Global Head – Workforce Solutions and Talent, representing Centific Global Technologies. The partnership reflects a shared vision to cultivate future-ready talent and accelerate innovation at the intersection of management education and advanced technologies.
This strategic alliance aims to establish a robust framework for collaboration encompassing research, consulting, executive training, academic engagement and talent development. The partnership is designed to create meaningful opportunities for XLRI students and faculty to interact with global industry leaders and engage with real-world challenges in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
The collaboration will facilitate a wide spectrum of initiatives, including:
· Guest lectures and CXO leadership engagements
· Development of industry-relevant case studies and knowledge exchange
· Consulting and executive training programmes tailored to organizational needs
· Structured campus engagement and talent development initiatives
· Seminars, workshops and roundtable discussions on emerging technologies and innovation
The MoU signing ceremony was graciously witnessed by Prof. Rahul Shukla, Chairperson – Admissions, Prof. Harshit Kumar Singh, and Prof. Farheen Fathima Shaik of XLRI, along with Ms. Titli Banerjee, Outreach Lead, Centific Global Technologies.
The event was meticulously coordinated by Mr. Himanshu Shekhar, Senior Manager, XLRI Jamshedpur, whose efforts ensured the successful culmination of this landmark engagement.
Speaking on the occasion, the collaboration was described as a significant milestone that reinforces XLRI’s enduring mission to nurture ethical leaders, innovative thinkers, and industry-ready professionals equipped to navigate the opportunities and complexities of the digital era.
Through this partnership, XLRI and Centific Global Technologies aspire to co-create impactful learning experiences, strengthen knowledge exchange, and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of AI-driven innovation and leadership.
