Partha Sinha, President at the Times of India group and the President of the Ad Club, has been conferred the prestigious Distinguished Alumnus Award by IIT Kharagpur.

The award was given out during the 68th convocation of Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.

The award is conferred to individuals who have made a significant professional contribution that’s recognized widely, a press release from The Advertising Club stated.

The previous awardees include some marquee names like Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

The concluding part of Sinha’s citation reads” “In recognition of his significant contribution as a brand strategist and exemplary works in media and communication, the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has decided to honour him with the Distinguished Alumnus Award on the occasion of the 68th convocation of the institute.”

Reacting to the award, Sinha said, “There’s nothing more gratifying than being recognised by your own alma mater. IIT Kharagpur has shaped me as an individual. I will forever be indebted to my professors and my friends from IIT Kharagpur for their contributions in my life and career.”

Sinha has a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur and an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad.