9th edition of iLEAD programme for Walmart launched
With digital ecosystems demanding faster innovation and sharper customer focus, organizations need to nurture leaders who can seamlessly integrate technology with business strategy. The iLEAD programme for Walmart – now in its 9th edition – exemplifies a sustained and strategic partnership with Indian Institute of Management Bangalore.
Delivered across two April cohorts (6th April and 13th April) on the IIMB campus, the programme is tailored for high-potential technical managers and individual contributors from Walmart Labs India. It brings together themes such as product mindset, digital business models, artificial intelligence and change management – equipping participants to drive innovation while creating tangible business value.
Led by Prof. S Raghunath and Dr. Vijay Venkataraman of the Strategy area of IIMB, the learning journey blends academic rigor with practical relevance, fostering a shift from execution excellence to strategic leadership.
The programme saw strong engagement from Walmart’s L&D leadership, including Simi Sathyan, Senior Analyst, L&D and Aishwarya Iyer, Talent Development Leader, who addressed the participants during the inaugural session.
As the partnership continues to mature, iLEAD remains a cornerstone initiative in building a future-ready leadership pipeline, equipped to drive transformation at scale.
