Savini Nenmini

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

“Engineer turned manager, passionate about sustainability and energy-efficiency, mother, lifelong learner, bridging people and planet.”

Hometown: Cochin, Kerala

Fun Fact About Yourself: I led the sustainable design of a Passive-House–certified 14-storey affordable housing project for formerly incarcerated women.

Alternately: I recently harnessed generative AI to craft and illustrate a 15-story, one-page reading book—tailoring each tale to my son’s interests—so he can practice reading with me even when I’m on campus.

Undergraduate School and Major: Stanford University – MS Civil and Environmental Engineering; MNIT Jaipur, B.Tech Civil Engineering

Most Recent Employer and Job Title: Bright Power (based in New York City), Manager of High- Performance Buildings

Aside from your classmates, what was the key part of IIM Bangalore’s MBA programming that led you to choose this business school and why was it so important to you? The immersive education with, real-word-focus was a decisive factor. My goal is to add a deep understanding of strategy, marketing, finance, and other leadership skills that would enhance my sustainability track-record. The EPGP program promised to be an ideal one to enable this.

What has been your favorite course or extracurricular activity at IIM Bangalore? What has been the most important lesson that you have learned from it? In Term 1’s Designing Organizations course, I partnered with a Bangalore-based company to reimagine their growth-stage team structure—delivering a new divisional hierarchy and a need for more standardized SOPs. Engaging with company stakeholders and my classmates deepened my understanding of India’s business environment and cross-cultural collaboration.

What makes Bengaluru such as great place to earn your MBA? Its dynamic startup ecosystem and thriving sustainability community offer endless networking and project opportunities. Plus, the city’s blend of tech, social enterprises, and rich cultural life makes it an ideal living-laboratory for innovation.

Describe your biggest accomplishment in your career so far: It was spearheading sustainability – including design reviews, energy modeling, incentive procurement proposals, and Passive House certification

process for a 14-storey affordable housing development—integrating rigorous sustainability standards with social impact.

Describe your biggest accomplishment as an MBA student so far: As part of our Entrepreneurial Management project, along with 5 classmates, I created Naani Tales, a platform for cultural education of NRI children. We used a lean canvas method, conducted 20+ customer interviews, and developed a curriculum with three modules as part of our MVP – classes by retired teachers. The sessions were loved by the parents and kids, and we presented the project to our faculty and peers.

What is your class’s favorite hangout away from school? Why do you gather there? The truth is that we hang out in campus (read Amul/ Night Canteen) more than away from school. And the reason must be convenience and just being outdoors in this gorgeous campus is special. That said, I have a young family here in Bangalore and I tend to try and hang out with them whenever time permits.

What do you hope to do after graduation? Move into a sustainability leadership role at an established firm in Bengaluru that drives measurable environmental impact while building strong, values-driven teams.

What advice would you give to help potential applicants gain admission into IIM Bangalore? Showcase a clear narrative: Write down and clarify your unique background, how you’ve led real change, and your specific post-MBA goals. Back it up with concrete examples of leadership and impact—then prepare to articulate that story concisely in both your application and interviews.

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