Mr R Ramakrishnan, Vice Chairman, Joint MD & Group CEO, Polycab Wires Pvt Ltd, took over as President of the Bombay Management Association (BMA) at its 58th Annual General Meeting held recently. The Bombay Management Association (BMA), established in 1954, is one of the oldest associations in the field of management. BMA is the principal association of managers, academicians, professionals and students with a membership of over 3000 members. BMA conducts management development programmes, arranges conferences, seminars, workshops, study-tours & industrial visits, evening lectures, etc. The BMA Awards are a coveted recognition in Corporate India. Mr Ramakrishnan held the position of Vice President in 2011-12 in BMA.

Speaking at the meeting, Mr.Ramakrishnan, said, "The Association takes pride in the capacity of its members to come forward willingly and work towards the cause of promoting it to even greater heights. I am sure, each one of you will come forward to contribute in which ever way you think you can to make this a vibrant and a dynamic association, providing opportunities, both for the Management Professionals, Academia and the new Management Students to intermingle and learn from the other. In conclusion, let's work together to make this year a memorable year in the history of BMA".

Mr Bhaskar Joshi, General Manager - HR, Somaiya Group of Industries and outgoing President said "I have had a very satisfying year as President of BMA thanks to the excellent support of all my Committee members and well wishers. I am sure that Mr Ramakrishnan as incoming President will take forward the good work done in the past and take BMA towards greater success and achievements".