Global Industry Connect

Global Industry Connectis the flagship industry–academia engagement initiative of the Career Development Centre (CDC) and Industry Institute Interaction Cell, New Horizon College of Engineering. The initiative has been designed to create a dynamic platform that connects students with eminent industry leaders, technology experts, researchers, entrepreneurs, recruiters, and academic professionals from India and across the globe. 

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, engineering graduates require much more than academic knowledge to succeed. They must understand industry expectations, emerging technologies, global business trends, innovation ecosystems, and the skills needed to thrive in a competitive professional environment. Global Industry Connect 2026 addresses this need by bringing industry directly to the campus through a structured series of interactions, enabling students to gain practical insights from professionals who are shaping the future of technology and business. 

The initiative serves as a bridge between academia and industry by fostering meaningful collaborations that enhance student learning, improve employability, and create opportunities for research, innovation, internships, and career advancement. Through expert-led sessions, technical talks, panel discussions, leadership interactions, workshops, and networking opportunities, students gain first-hand exposure to real-world industry practices and future-ready technologies. 

Global Industry Connect reflects New Horizon College of Engineering’s commitment to producing industry-ready graduates equipped with technical expertise, professional competencies, leadership qualities, and a global outlook.

Vision

To establish New Horizon College of Engineering as a globally connected institution by creating sustainable partnerships with industry leaders, enabling students to become competent professionals, innovators, entrepreneurs, and future leaders capable of contributing to the global economy. 

Mission

Objectives

Global Industry Connect has been conceptualized with the following objectives: 

Roadmap

Global Leaders

Mr. Vinayak P. Hegde
Vice President and Delivery Head
Infosys
Sachin Sabyasachi
India Hiring Leader
Dell Technologies
Anis Sickandar
Head - Campus Recruitment and University Relations
UST Global
Esther Sujatha
Director - Global Campus Program Leader
Unisys
John Selvakumar
Talent Acquisition Leader
Motorola
Simmy Peter
Assistant Vice President - HR
Crum & Forster Services India Pvt Ltd
Sreekanth Elkuri
Sr. Manager - Strategy
Accenture
Shaik Aleem Ur Rehaman
Principal Design Engineer
Microsoft
Bryan Cisarrio
Country Lead - Early Careers and University Relations
SanDisk
Rahul Dixit
Talent Acquisition Leader
Quest Global
Diwakar A
Talent Acquisition Leader
Dassault System
Bipin Soni
Asssociate Director -Engineering
Razorpay
Hemant Kumar Ravi
VP & Head - People Transformation & Employee Experience
Tenarai
Mahantesh CN
Chief - People, Culture and Strategy Officer
Neotech Global
Mr. Vivek Kimbahune
Vice President of Business Development (Satcom & Semiconductors)
Tejas Networks
Dr. Shivaraj G
Head - University Relations and Talent fulfilment
Ather Energy
Dr. Narasimha KR
Senior Embedded Systems Specialist
Renasas Electronics
Mr. Ashok Raman
Senior Manager - Engineering
Mobiveil Inc.