“The PGPDM programme was a transformative part of my journey. It empowered me with the insights and confidence to take on complex challenges in the development sector. Today, as Director of Operations at Head Held High Foundation, I lead projects in 22 states and use the programme’s insights daily. Mentoring PGPDM students has been equally enriching; their fresh ideas push me to keep learning. As a recruiter, I’ve seen the immense value of PGPDM graduates, who bring the right mix of empathy, problem solving skills, and execution ability. Encouraging my team members to pursue PGPDM has proven to be an investment in both their growth and our mission’s impact. PGPDM is not just an academic programme, it is an experience that shapes leaders for meaningful change.”

Kumar Manjunath, Director, Operations, Head Held High Foundation

“When I joined PGPDM, I didn’t know it would impact me so deeply. From the very beginning, theprogramme felt different, it wasn’t just about classes, it was about real challenges, conversations,and learnings. The classroom discussions pushed me to think in new ways and provided a chance to interact with peers from diverse backgrounds. What really stood out for me was the environment at SPJIMR; supportive yet challenging enough to make me pause and reflect on where I was heading. For me, PGPDM doesn’t just make professionals, it creates seeds of change in the development sector. The programme gave me clarity, courage, and a sense of purpose. It taught me to dream big, but more importantly, to believe in those dreams, inspiring me to take the bold step of leaving my job and starting my own organisation, Ecobasket. Looking back, I can say PGPDM didn’t just change my career, it changed me.”

Gulshan Bhatt, Director, Ecobasket Consultancy Pvt Ltd