Mphasis BFL Ltd has announced that Jerry Rao, CEO, of the Company was awarded the 'Distinguished Entrepreneurial Alumni Award' by the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business (Chicago GSB). The award was presented to Jerry Rao by Edward A. Snyder, Dean, Chicago GSB, on October 06, 2006. The award ceremony was pert of the annual Alumni Celebration dinner of Alumni Weekend 2006 and was attended by distinguished corporate, academic and other personalities from around the world.
These awards presented by Chicago GSB seek to recognize outstanding professional achievement among its alumni who, in the opinion of the selection committee, have demonstrated admirable professionalism.
The Entrepreneurial Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated professional achievement of the highest caliber in the management of an entrepreneurial enterprise. Such achievement may include;
1. Creation or significant involvement in the formation of a successful enterprise.
2. Successful creation of a new idea, new business, new product and / or private ownership which can be directly attributed to the direction of the individual.
3. Recognition by colleagues and peers of outstanding leadership and administrative abilities in an entrepreneurial area.
Commenting on his award, Jerry Rao, CEO, of the Company said, " It gives me great pleasure to be recognized by my alma mater. Chicago GSB truly infused the entrepreneurial spirit in me and being awarded by the University gives me immense professional and personal satisfaction and further reinforces the realization of my achievements at Mphasis."