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SATYA NADELLA AJIT MISHRA

CEO honored by Georgia Lawyer receives ‘Freedom of the

Institute of Technology City of London’ award

jit Mishra, a prominent In-
dia-born lawyer in the UK, has
Abeen awarded the prestigious
‘Freedom of the City of London’ award
for his outstanding contribution to
legal and public life. Mishra, who is
the Founder and Chair of UK India
Legal Partnership (UKILP), was
conferred the award on January 23.
Chris Hayword, Policy Chair-
man of London Corporation, and
Shravan Joshi, Deputy Chair of the
civil affairs committee, nominated
Mishra for the prestigious recognition.
On receiving the award, Mishra said, “I’m humbled to receive the Free-
dom of the City of London award. I started my legal career in the city of Lon-
don, and it’s a proud moment to be recognized by the city.”
The award, given by the City of London Corporation, dates back to the
n recognition of his transformative leadership, Microsoft Chairman and 13th century and is bestowed upon individuals who make outstanding contri-
CEO Satya Nadella received an honorary Ph.D. during a ceremony inside butions to London and public life.
Ithe John Lewis Student Center’s Atlantic Theater. It is the most significant UKILP, founded by Mishra, is a dynamic networking platform which is
honor the Institute bestows on an individual and comes at a time Nadella de- rapidly gaining prominence as a leading hub for senior lawyers fostering con-
scribed as a “golden age” of computer science. nections between the legal communities of India and the UK.
“I think what motivates all of us, as this community of folks who are asso- He is a dual-qualified lawyer and corporate partner at Knights. With more
ciated with Georgia Tech, is not just the technology, because it’s just merely than two decades of professional experience in leading M&A and commercial
a tool. But it’s a powerful means to a more powerful end, which is about em- transactions between India and the UK, Mishra has been a partner and head
powering every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. of the India desk at some of the best domestic and international law firms.
The innovation you’re driving here at Georgia Tech comes at one of the most
consequential moments in the history of technology. As we enter this age of BABA RAMDEV
artificial intelligence, it’s communities like this one that will help create the
world we want to live in,” Nadella said. Madame Tussauds unveils Wax
“When you talk to Satya, he always leads with the impact that the com-
pany is having on people and organizations around the world,” Georgia Tech
President Ángel Cabrera said during the ceremony. “That sounds awfully fa- Figure of yoga guru
miliar with our mission at Georgia Tech — to develop leaders who advance
technology and improve the human condition. Our motto is progress and ser- adame Tussauds New York, the world-renowned wax attraction, re-
vice. We define our success by the impact that we have in the lives of others. vealed the wax sculpture of the eminent Baba Ramdev, at an event
So, that explains why we’re so excited to bring Satya into the family of Yellow Mgraced by the presence of the yoga guru himself. The wax figure will
Jackets.” be available for fans to meet and interact with at Madame Tussauds New York.
Baba Ramdev, recognized as a new-age youth idol for his inspirational
A fireside chat between Cabrera and Nadella followed the ceremo- approach to yogic practices, has effectively influenced individuals of all ages,
promoting healthy living through Yoga and ancient Ayurvedic treatments.
ny. Along with the transformative nature of AI and its ability to im- His noteworthy contributions to Ayurveda, Business, and Agriculture have
prove workflows and productivity in business, Nadella spoke of its garnered him a dedicated global fan base. The unveiling of his wax figure
serves as both a gift to his audience and a tribute to the yogi who continues to

potential to bring personalized instruction to students worldwide. inspire millions, reflecting the unwavering faith of his followers in the present
and projecting into the future.
Nadella then sat down with a group of students, all former Microsoft Speaking on behalf of Madame Tussauds New York, spokesperson Tiago
interns, to discuss their educational experience and what he called a “para- Mogadouro remarked, “Today, we are delighted to unveil the wax figure of
digm shift” across the industry, similar to the rise of the internet and cloud Baba Ramdev. His commitment to society through the promotion of Yoga,
computing. Continued on next page... >>

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