Corporate Interaction with Dell CFO at SIBM
Bengaluru, Karnataka (23rd
July, 2013) – Symbiosis Institute of Business
Management Bengaluru, hosted an interactive session addressed by Mr. Tom Sweet, Vice President - Corporate Finance and Controller, Dell Inc., making
students aware of Dell’s Global strategies. Along with him, Ms. Karen Wright
(Executive Director, Apps & BPO) and Mr. Rajeev Kapoor (Finance Head, Dell
India) were also present. Ms. Shreya Gupta and Mr. Bhagwati Varanasi, alumni of
the institute who are currently working with Dell, were also present to
motivate the students.
Mr.
Sweet spoke about the global technology markets and their present trends and he
also informed about the finance development programs initiated by Dell. He focused his talk on the Business Strategy Model of Dell and how Dell as a
company is undergoing transformation at present (regarding its LBO (Leveraged
Buy Out)). He said “In today’s global economy, transformation is a continuous
process. For a technology firm, the process of transformation can never be
complete. A global firm needs to be constantly updated.”
The
other significant topics he touched were on what Dell expects from the
management graduates. Stressing upon this, he said “We can teach them the
technical aspects of the job, but soft skills like intellectual curiosity and
willingness to work has to come from within.” He further reinforced the idea of
being a team player and finding solutions together.
His
interesting talk was followed by a question & answer session. Saylee Warade,
a student from the senior batch, posed an intriguing question to him regarding
the future of PC Market in the world, particularly with respect to Dell. He
patiently replied that PC’s were the forerunners of technology and they are
here to stay. However, they will change form & utility.
Harshit
Shukla, Coordinator- Corporate Relations & Placements Team, SIBM Bengaluru,
as the organiser of the event says, “The motive of organising the event was to
ensure that the students are given a chance to interact with their potential
recruiters. The experience was excellent, as always. It was a very informative
and engaging session, and the students thoroughly enjoyed it.”
Snehal
Moon, a student from the junior batch said, “It was exciting to have someone
from such high echelons of Dell on campus. The session was very educational and
Mr. Sweet’s insights will surely help me in the future.”