1. The FMS Forum FMS Alumni Initiative

2. Leverage Alumni network to create an ‘Intellectual” platform as distinct from Alumni Association whose objective is more ‘Social’ Position ‘FMS’ as a ‘Thought Leader’ in the field of Management Education in India Support FMS on the ‘Academic’ agenda and contribute to its growth Provide ‘Active’ interface to alumni with FMS to support and sponsor research based projects : Facilitate Case Development Leverage Alumni network to reinforce ‘Brand FMS’ Objectives

3. Activities Discuss / Debate contemporary issues which impact business & economy Organise Panel Discussions / Book Releases Provide ‘Active’ interface to Alumni with FMS to sponsor research based projects Facilitate Case Development Organise activities to support the ‘Academic’ excellence at FMS

4. Benefits to Stakeholders Faculty Access to ‘Influential’ Alumni Source of funding for research & case development Partnerships with leading organizations for consulting projects Students Better career prospects / placement Networking opportunity ‘Intellectual’ benefits through participation in events Alumni Access to ‘Talent’ pool ‘Payback’ to Alma-mater Access to ‘Management’ research

5. The Concept Managed by Executive Committee (elected by members) : Dean as Patron Paid Membership : Life / Associate(5 yrs) 3-5 events in a year with 50-100 numbers audience One mega event in a year with 200+ participants Funding of corpus through membership and sponsorships

6. Action Plan Enrollment of Members: Sept-Oct 2014 Finalize sponsorships Launch Event: Nov-Dec 2014