Alumni
At the outset I, Mrs. Jasmita Kaur, Alumni Coordinator, Dr. D. Y. Patil Educational Complex, Akurdi, Pune welcome you to the flag ship college of Dr. D. Y. Patil Prathisthan.
The Alumni Cell is one of the integral parts of our college. We are immensely proud to have large number of graduates from all over India and feel privileged that their support and generosity has been helping the college achieve its ambition as an international centre of learning and research. The Alumni Cell is serving as forum to promote and foster good relationship between alumni, present students, management and teaching faculty. The cell also promotes industry institute interaction to bridge the gap between industry requirements and educations offered and hence enhance student’s employability.
Mrs. Jasmita Kaur
Alumni Coordinator
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Alumni Association of DYPCOE was formed in the year 2004 and is registered under Charity Commissioner of Pune. The association was registered on 2nd November 2004 with registration number: Maharashtra/1754/2004/Pune.
All students graduating from DYPCOE are members of the Alumni association.
The association has eleven members on its body with the Principal as Ex-Officio President, senior faculties as General Secretary and Treasurer while the remaining members are the alumni.
The alumni are associated with the college on continuous basis and contribute in the overall growth and development of the college .
We are proud of our Alumni working in various reputed organizations across the globe.
Alumni Association registration certificate
Dear Alumni,
Greetings from D Y Patil College of Engineering, Akurdi, Pune!
With a view to strengthen the Alumni Cell of DYPCOE, we humbly request you to share the following so that we can be connected.
Your valuable inputs and support will help in the overall growth and development of the institute.
We look forward for continuous association.
Testimonial
Mr. Vikas Mathur (1988 graduating Batch - Computer Engineering)
Current designation: Founder and CEO RightCloudz, Banglore
Over the many years since its inception I have seen the college grow from strength to strength in all the areas of its operation. The dedicated management team and enthusiastic faculty have always kept the student’s interests in mind and created an environment where learning is fun, intensive and industry oriented. They have ensured that students have access to excellent facilities, labs and continuous opportunities for industry interactions including campus placement opportunities. I wish continued success to the college and current students who I am sure will find great careers in their chosen professional areas.
Mr. Sanjay Pundir (1990 graduating Batch - Computer Engineering)
Current designation: Founder and CEO at Right Aligned Solutions Pvt Ltd, Banglore
I run 2 IT companies (Right Aligned Solutions Pvt Ltd (www.rasls.com) and CorpYogi Systems Pvt Ltd: Brand – apnaoffice (www.apnaoffice.in)) and it is all because of the foundation that was laid down longtime back during my college days in D Y Patil College. We had the best set of professors who helped us mould our thinking and career. I thank every one of them including the support staff who would go beyond the normal to address our concerns. The formation years in D Y Patil College helped us do what we successfully do today. Sincerely wish to contribute with my efforts in building the careers of the next generation of professionals coming out from my college. Wish my college to continue the good work in helping students become successful professionals.
Ms. Blessy Cherian (2002 graduating Batch - Instrumentation & Control Engineering )
Current designation: AGM-HR & Admin,ElectroMech Group
It’s a proud feeling to be associated with DYPCOE.
The state of the art infrastructure, experienced and supportive professors and a diverse student population, gave us an exposure and confidence to strive and reach where we are today. The efforts taken to improve the industry-institution interface are commendable. Earlier as a student and now as a hiring manager, it amazes me to see the dedication & commitment by the college staff to ensure that the students are well prepared for the placements. Education is a huge responsibility as it contributes to building a society and a nation.
D Y Patil has taken this responsibility and they are definitely taking the education standard to the next level.
Mr.Kaustubh Githapathi (2004 graduating Batch - Instrumentation & Control Engineering)
Current designation: Founder of Kimaya Automation, Pune
I feel very proud to be a student of DYPCOE, Akurdi. The college supported and developed me personally and professionally as a manager and the great thing is that I am able to apply this knowledge gained in my own business. All my success is due to the support of faculties from the Instrumentation Department.
Sreeju Manoj Menon (2005 graduating Batch - Computer Engineering)
Current designation: Sr. IT Security Analyst,Oracle India
I think DYPCOE is one of the finest Engg colleges in Pune and I feel very proud to be alumni. It’s been 12 years since I passed out of college but when I think of my college, it brings back loads of wonderful memories and always brings a smile to my face. DY has been instrumental in my overall development, be it developing my interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, technical skills. I owe a lot to what I am today to my college and the wonderful faculty not just my stream (Computers) but all the support staff. It’s been truly amazing and I am sure all my friends and juniors agree with my emotions.
Mr.Ankur Sah (2008 graduating Batch - Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering)
Current designation: Technology Consultant with UMT consulting in Houston, Texas
I am thankful to college for providing platform for entering into software industry through placement cell. I graduated from E&TC in 2008 and joined Syntel through campus placement, following which I worked for AMDOCS, IBM and KPMG. I have completed MS & currently working as a Technology Consultant with UMT consulting in Houston, Texas.
Mr. Tushar Jadhav (2008 graduating Batch - Instrumentation & Control Engineering)
Current designation: Group Head-Controls, Global Engineering Center, Johnson Control
Dr. D. Y. Patil College Of Engineering has really providing a ground to nurture the talent. Campus is completely in line with the vision of imparting world class quality education to the students in various disciplines, with state of art infrastructure. Quality education has prime importance here rather than number of placements. If you have basics of engineering in place, then getting the job from campus becomes secondary. I would say college is truly focusing on bringing talent out, not the heads.
I am proud to have Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Engineering as my alma mater and wish them the best to achieve their fortune
Mr. Suyash Bhatnagar(2011 graduating Batch – Information Technology)
Current designation: Technologist, Wipro Limited
My journey at DYPCOE has been full of excitement, challenges and learning. It was an environment of great fun, where every day offered the chance to learn something new.DYPCOE has provided me a platform to realize my potential & to make the best use of it. The DYPCOE provided me an opportunity to work with L&T InfoTech through its placement cell, which gave my professional career a solid foundation. Today when I look at the different professional options available to me, I think my decision to join the DYPCOE was undoubtedly correct. I am overwhelmed by being an Alumni DYPCOE for whatever & wherever I am today.
Mr. Rahul Bagade, (2012 graduating Batch - Information Technology)
Current designation: Tech Lead, PTC Software.
DYPCOE has provided me a great platform for the overall growth and development.
The campus has excellent infrastructure and is very beautiful with student-friendly amenities and greenery, canteen, activity center, equipped computer lab, and modern well-equipped library. The teachers are very friendly, professional and inspiring. Academics are in accordance with the latest industry trends. It's been a privilege to be a part of DYPCOE. I found lifetime friends, who are part of my life. I miss the college days
Mr. Rahil Shaikh, (2013 graduating Batch - Information Technology)
Current designation: CEO, TechMainstay Software Pvt. Ltd.
Study environment in D Y Patil COE makes it easy for a student to learn and inculcate the spirit to stand out amongst the talented and hardworking students. Another feather in the cap is the professors that impart quality education to their students. Never can a student find himself lost in a concept and professors not being able to rescue him! I could see lots of changes in infrastructure, especially the Training & Placement department has improved a lot, and all the labs have been improved. The infrastructure of the institute speaks for itself. I would like to guide the students as & when needed. Currently I am working as CEO of TechMainstay.
Mr.Dipesh Bafna (2014 graduating Batch - Civil Engineering)
Current designation: Founder Director, Know How Schools
Few are lucky enough to get chance to stay connected with their college, their alma-matter even after graduation and I am happy to say I'm one of those few.The journey during graduation was worth in itself. Right from experienced faculty to well set labs, the college has a perfect blend of infrastructure and quality teachers. Besides, one can easily figure out it's emphasis on Kaizen with their continuous efforts to improve everyday.The training and placement cell does justice to the quality of students being developed in the college by bringing for them right opportunities at every stage. Know How Schools, my startup to give students hands on training, is fortunate enough to have started with DYPCoE, Akurdi itself and I am sure this association shall go long.
Madhur Khandelwal (2014 graduating Batch - Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering)
Current designation: Software Engineer, Google, Mountain View. (LinkedIn profile)
I enjoyed my time at DYPCOE. Faculty was friendly and flexible enough to help students pursue their interests like participating in Robocon. I also appreciate the efforts taken by the training and placement cell in helping bring a top notch organizations like Nvidia to the campus for recruitment. That definitely jump started my career!
Mr. Jelson Chacko (2016 graduating Batch - Information Technology)
Current designation: Service Engineer, Calsoft Pvt. Ltd. Pune
It was a great journey at the D. Y. Patil College of Engineering, Akurdi all these years. If there was no teachers' support, I wouldn’t have been in such a position. Their encouragement and immense support were the boosting factors to all my achievements. Currently I am working in CalSoftPvt Ltd, Pune.
2. Campus Connect Programmes
Distinguished Alumini
Computer Engineering
Name of Alumni |
Designation |
Organization |
Linkedin Profile link |
Batch |
Vikas Mathur
|
Director |
Product Management, Citrix
|
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikasmathurprofile/?originalSubdomain=in |
1984-1988 |
Nitin Rairikar |
Partner |
Sadhana Soft,Pune |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rairikar-0a4a0b3/?originalSubdomain=in |
1985-89 |
Mr. Sanjay Pundir |
Founder and CEO |
Right Aligned Solutions Pvt Ltd Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India
|
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjaypundir/?originalSubdomain=in |
1986-90 |
Irvinder Singh |
Director
|
C.I.INFOTECH PVT LTD Delhi, India |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/irvinder-singh-756a853/?originalSubdomain=in |
1987-91 |
Vikas Abrol |
VP Software Engineering |
J.P. Morgan · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka
|
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikasabrol/?originalSubdomain=in |
1988-92 |
Manish Bharucha |
Co-Founder, CEO
|
Kyzer Software India Pvt Ltd
|
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyzer/?originalSubdomain=in |
1989-93 |
Ganesh Rakheja
|
SCIENTIST
|
F NATIONAL INFORMATICS CENTRE |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ganesh-rakheja-02007b8a/?originalSubdomain=in |
1991-95 |
Salil Mohanti |
Senior Vice President
|
Head of Change Management, Global Markets Division, Bengaluru |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/salilmohanty/?originalSubdomain=in |
1994-98 |
Kiran Gurujane
|
Manager - Projects |
Cognizant Technology Solutions · Pune
|
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirangurujane/?originalSubdomain=in |
1996-2000 |
Sharad Sanap |
Test Manager |
Aeon Logiciel Pune, Maharashtra, India |
linkedin.com/in/sharadsanap |
2003 |
Swapnil Gupta |
PTC Software Pvt I Ltd |
Senior Software Development Manager |
linkedin.com/in/swapnilgupta |
2004 |
Aditya Dange |
Associate Consultant at
|
Tata Consultancy Services Limited Pune, Maharashtra, India |
linkedin.com/in/adityadd |
2005 |
Deepak Bhirud |
Senior Consultant |
Infosys Ltd Pune, Maharashtra, India |
linkedin.com/in/deepak-bhirud-5047087 |
2006 |
Darshan kolhe |
Enterprise Solutions Architect |
Cloud/Infrastructure Pune, Maharashtra, India |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darshan-kolhe-1706241b/ |
2007 |
Rohit Kulshreshtha |
Software Engineer
|
Snap Inc. Seattle, Washington, United States |
linkedin.com/in/rohitkul |
2008 |
Sandip Gosavi |
Technical Project Manager |
Inteliment Pune, Maharashtra, India |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandip-gosavi-78340b32/ |
2009 |
Ijaj Bagwan |
Senior Technical Staff at |
Oracle Application Labs Pune, Maharashtra, India |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ijaj-bagwan-7a172a3b/ |
2010 |
09th July 2021: Dhanashree Kad (2012 batch), Head of Sustainability & Diversity, ZF Division Electrified Power train Technology Friedrichshafen, Baden-Wruttemberg, Germany, addressing students on “ Sustainability & Circularity”
09th July 2021: Mr. Vikram Kaul (1989 Batch), Team Lead - Project Management & Implementation, Tetra Pak India Private Limited, addressing students on “Expectations from Industry”
08th July 2021: Mr. Piyush Nikam (2016 Batch), Machine Learning Engineer, Qualcomm Corporate addressing students on “Introduction to ML, DL and opportunities in Data science”
02nd July 2021: Mr. Swetabh Sonik (2019 Batch) Business Development Manager, BYJU’s addressing students on “Career opportunities post COVID situation”
29th June 2021: Mr. Pravin Chaudhari (2002 Batch), Founder CEO, Virtuoso Projects & Engineers Pvt Ltd, addressing students on “Opportunities in Competitive Era”
16th March 2021: Mr. Ajinkya Borude (2018 Batch), Director: Greenomind Innovations Pvt. Ltd addressing students on “Entrepreneurship or how to build startup”
8th February 2021: Mr. Purav Shah (2020 Batch) Asst. Project Manager, Permasteelisa North America addressing students on “Facades & Curtain Wall”
5th February 2021: Mr. Kaustubh Githapathi (2003 Batch) Director- Kimaya Automation addressing students on “Lab view in Automation and Entrepreneurship development”
Alumni Meet 2017
Alumni of DYPCOE, Akurdi gathered for Alumni Meet 2017
Alumni while sharing their thoughts in Alumni Meet 2017
Alumni Meet 2016
Alumni of DYPCOE, Akurdi gathered for Alumni Meet 2016
Alumni while sharing their thoughts in Alumni Meet 2016
Alumni Meet 2015
Sunil Pal (stand-up comedian) was invited for Alumni meet 2015 Alumni while sharing their thoughts in Alumni Meet 2015
Alumni of DYPCOE, Akurdi gathered for Alumni Meet 2015 Alumni while sharing their thoughts in Alumni Meet 2015
Glimpses Alumni Meet
Dignitaries on dice during the Annual General Meet held on 19th December 2009
Alumni gathering during the Annual General Meet held on 19th December 2009
Hon. Chairman Shri Satej D. Patil interacting with alumni during Annual General Meet held on 14th August 2010
Campus Director Col. S.K. Joshi addressing the Alumni meet held on 29th November 2010
Dignitaries on dice during the Global Alumni meet held on occasion of Silver Jubilee celebrations of the college on 22nd January 2011
Students performing during the Global Alumni meet held on occasion of Silver Jubilee celebrations of the college on 22nd January 2011
Dignitaries on dice during the Annual General meet held on 14th December 2014
D. Y. Patil College of Engineering (DYPCOE) is the renowned college of the prestigious Dr. D.Y. Patil Educational Complex, Akurdi, Pune for imparting quality education and committed to produce skillful engineers. DYPCOE is located in the industrial belt of Pimpri Chinchwad.Over the past 34 years the institute has earned its repute with quality of education and excellence in the field of engineering. The college is committed to provide high quality education to its students and transform them into competent professionals who have domain knowledge and skills, management skills, mental maturity and understanding of professional advancements. Institute has faculty members who are well qualified, experienced, inspired and result oriented to inculcate academic excellence by following effective teaching learning process.DYPCOE have healthy environment to inculcate ethical and moral values in faculty members and students at DYPCOE, placement of our student is of prime importance to all of us and that is why institute has a systematic module focusing on the holistic development of individual students for research, innovation , enterprenuership and professional skill development of the students through weekly programmes right from the first year to final year of engineering. We are one of the four colleges in Maharashtra to have tie-up with TCS Japan for Hikari Programme. This add-on facility enables our students to get placed in many reputed multi-national companies across India and abroad that visit to our college for placement activities. Challenges and Opportunities are two sides of the same coin. We take every care of all-round personality development of individual student along with academic excellence.DYPCOE has four language labs imparting training not only in English but also in Japanese, German and Chinese languages to create a global platform for our students and to make them acceptable in this competitive world. The faculties and students are encouraged to organize and participate in co curricular and extracurricular activities to show their talent. For quality learning students are facilitated by various industry-institute interactions to understand recent trends, technologies and industry processes. It gives me a great pleasure to be associated with D. Y. Patil Educational Family and I warmly welcome to D. Y. Patil College of Engineering (DYPCOE). The engineering education at DYPCOE will not only earn you an engineering degree but will transform and groom student’s personality, empowering them to lead a successful professional life.
Wishing you all the success and bright future !!!
Mr. Tejas Patil is a young, dynamic and promising educationist and leader of Dr D.Y.Patil Educational Complex, Akurdi, Pune, who aims to bring revolution in field of education by introducing new courses, new learning avenues faculty training and best technology. He aims to drive education on the path of Academic excellence so as to develop the right environment for faculty, staff and students and thereby provide them a complete security, exponential learning and a sense of Social Responsibility. He has introduced state- of- the- art technology that will help all the Stakeholders to achieve new heights. He is a strong believer that every human who brings in revolution, learns at every stage of his life.
Moreover, he proclaims that Change is inevitable for growth. He has driven this change across the Campus by setting up a State of Art System which ensures that everything comes on record. Also, the Green Campus Concept of his has set in motion a healthy atmosphere, positive thinking and perseverance.
At DYPEC, Akurdi, Mr. Tejas aims to make students compatible enough to look at themselves as budding entrepreneurs and employees for tech jobs who would definitely add value to the Organisation they join. To achieve this, he focusses on strengthening of III (Industry Institute Interaction). He places utmost importance on the functionality of Incubation Centre, Industry driven Centres of Excellence, Entrepreneurship Development Cells at the Campus.
He is instrumental in the organization of Faculty Development Programmes across the year to enable the Faculty to become confident mentor and nurture the personal and professional lives of the students on Campus.
Research and Development is his personal goal as he firmly believes that “Innovation can only sustain us in the future”.
He staunchly opinionates that Akurdi Campus would keep standing tall as a Powerhouse of Knowledge on three pillars:
His vision spells out as: “Intelligence plus Character is the true goal of Education.”
The college has been approved by the AICTE. Identification No. is FMS /28/B-III/RC (BB)-93-10752 dated 15/12/93.
The college has been recognized by the Institution of Engineers, India.
The college is registered with Ministry of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra.
The college is monitored by Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra State, Mumbai. College admissions are controlled by Pravesh Niyantran Samiti, Mumbai, headed by retired high court judge.
College tuition fee is controlled by Shikshan Shulka Samiti, Mumbai, headed by retired high court judge.
The college is affiliated to University of Pune and is fully governed by the rules, regulations and ordinances of the University. Identification No. is PU/PN/ENGG/ 055(1984).The examinations are conducted by the University at the end of each semester .On completion of the course, the successful candidates are awarded Bachelor of Engineering degrees by the University. The medium of instruction and examination is English.
Popularly known as the oxford of east, centre of Marathi Culture and one of the largest software exporters in India. This conglomeration is responsible for all types of generations to get settled in Pune. The education and IT industry has allowed many students and youth to select Pune as their location of study or employment. The Maharashtra tourism during Ganesha Chaturthi organizes Pune festival which hosts classical dance, music & dramas.
Talking about religious places are Alandi and Dehu where Sant Dnyaneshwar and poet Sant Tukaram lived during the 13th and 17th centuries respectively. The attractions for Pune from past have been the heritage places of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Peshwas and Mughals viz. Shanivar Wada, Singhgad Fort, Lal Mahal and Aga Khan Palace.
Outer Pune have valleys of Lonavala and Khandala prominent destinations during monsoon also well connected by local train. Other amusements have several museums and parks including the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park.
Food is a delight in Pune and a taste of different aromas makes everything delicious. Many well known hang out junctions with leading food joints of pizzas and burgers across the city including snacks from street vendors for all time famous vada pav, missal, dabeli and bhelpuri is a must to punekars.
Pune, Maharashtras IT and culture capital, is a vibrant, burgeoning city. The second largest city in Maharashtra, and eight largest in India , Pune has earned a number of soubriquets; “The Oxford of the East”, “The Pensioners Paradise” and “The Automobile City”. Home to numerous educational institutions, traditional heavy industries, cutting edge IT companies, dynamic BPO’s, stud farms, and an international meditation centre, alongside an Air-Force base, and an army Cantonment, the character of the city is as rich and diverse as its inhabitants. Students from all over the country flock its borders, its IT and BPO industry attract talent from all over the world. Over the last decade Pune has grown at an astronomical rate. Entire suburbs have sprung up where there existed scarcely a building or two a dozen years ago. The early lack of development in these fringe areas is responsible for the large self-contained housing complexes that now dominate Pune. Growth in Pune radiates outwards from the new IT parks. Employing thousands of highly paid professionals, these parks have created millionaires overnight, who like to enjoy their new success. Malls, multiplexes, pubs, bars and discos have mushroomed all over town. Retail is the next big story, and the city malls and supermarkets cater to every single segment of society. However, while the city’s industrial development is changing the face of the city, Pune is still primarily a university town.
The origins of Pune are clouded by the mists of time. However, we do know that a settlement existed where Pune now stands, as far back as the 6th century A.D. Numerous forts lie on the outskirts of modern Pune, some constructed as far back as 100 B.C.
The Lohagad fort, some 50kms outside Pune, was constructed by the Satavahana dynasty (who reigned over much of India from 230 B.C. till 190 A.D.). The Purandar fort, 20 miles SE of Pune, was built around 1350 A.D., during the reign of of the first Bahmani king, Hasan Gangu. The Torna fort, constructed in the the 13th century, lies some 40 miles SW of Pune in 1643.
Coins dating back to the mid 7th century show that Punnaka, a thriving agricultural settlement was flourishing by the 8th century. It was during this period that the Pataleshwar Cave Temple was carved out.
Mention of Pune crops up in history after that, however, it wasn't till Shahji Bhonsle (Shivajis father) appointed Rango Bapuji Dhadphale administrator of Pune in 1625 that it truly began to develop. Rango Bapuji Dhadphale oversaw the construction of the Kasba, Somwar, Ravivar and Shaniwar Peths.
He was followed by Dadoji Kondev, who built the Lal Mahal palace, in an effort to revitalize the city after capturing it for his pupil, Shivaji. Pune was Shivajis childhood home, and he made the Lal Mahal his home till in 1643, at the age of 16, he captured the Torna fort.
Website: www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pune
The group strongly believes that leadership positions drive growth. Leadership positions serve customers better, attract partners and intellectual capital, and lead to large savings that benefits all stakeholders.
At The D Y Patil Group, this is the spirit that has empowered us greatly in our process of ENSURING A BETTER TOMORROW. To the group, tomorrow does not belong to mere technology or sophisticated software, but to our core strength- our people. The group has always placed people’s welfare before commercial profits in every activity it carries out.
Appreciated and admired as a frontrunner in the education scenario, The D Y Patil Group has become a name synonymous with quality education. The group strongly believes that world-class education is the stepping-stone to progress. With a long-standing commitment towards quality teaching and learning, the group has nurtured values that go into the making of successful careers. Reiterating excellence in every venture explored, the group stands tall with its undeterred commitment to deliver better. Equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, the group has a chain of over 100 educational institutions that encourage individuals to think, question, explore and apply their well-honed minds to scale newer heights of success. The group believes in imparting education that'll build world citizens of tomorrow. Therefore it hasn't ventured into common streams like science, commerce and arts. In fact, it has gone much beyond that, by venturing into areas like technology, architecture, legal studies, sports academy, management school, hospitality &catering school, etc.
Moreover, the group enjoys academic alliances with overseas universities that help bridge the educational and cultural divide between various countries and us. Some of the alliances include those with University at Buffalo, Tufts University, University of Seychelles, University of Central Lancashire and many more.
The group is proud to have not only met but also exceeded the norms set by the Government of India. And this has accorded it the status of Deemed University. This reflects the level of committtment and dedication the group has towards its objective. Currently there are three such deemed universities, at Navi Mumbai, Pune and Kolhapur, under the D Y Patil Group. The biggest advantage of this status is that the group can set up its campus anywhere across India and overseas.
With an aim to deliver sports programmes and promote all kinds of sports, the group has build a World Class Sports Complex at an approximate cost of USD 20 million. The Academy will also expose Indian students to innovative programmes such as sports medicine, sports psychology, sports Physiology, Sports exercise & nutrition, et al.
The group has also made its foray in sectors beyond education. Healthcare, Agribusiness, Media and Consultancy are just some of the sectors where the group has spread its wings.