Celebrating Excellence : Harish Bhat Receives NISAU Achievers Honours for Business & Entrepreneurship

LUBS alumni Harish Bhat, who graduated from the Business School in 1997, has been honored with a prestigious NISAU Achievers Honours. These awards recognize Indian students and alumni who have studied in the UK and are making significant contributions to their professions and society. Harish received his award in the Business & Entrepreneurship category for his exceptional career achievements. Currently serving as an advisor at Tata Sons and holding director positions in various Tata subsidiaries, including Tata Starbucks, Trent, and Croma, Harish has amassed 36 years of experience within the Tata group. Notable roles include brand custodian at Tata Sons and leadership positions at Tata Global Beverages and Titan Company. His contributions extend beyond corporate leadership, as he is also a prolific writer with six published books and a regular columnist for Indian newspapers. Harish’s educational background includes a graduate degree in engineering from BITS, Pilani, and postgraduate studies from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad. Recognized for his industry influence, he has received awards such as the AAAI “Champions of Excellence” and has been listed by Forbes as one of the world’s top ten most influential Chief Marketing Officers in 2022 and 2023.