By Tricitynews
Chandigarh 04th
April, 2019:- In
a marvelous and grandiose ceremony at its Punjab campus, Chitkara
University conferred the Doctor of Literature Degree on Josef M Ullmer,
Managing Director & CEO, Andritz Hydro Ltd., India; in recognition of
his exemplary contribution to Business, Education and Humanity; owing to his
inspirational journey as a role model business leader and creating significant
impact in the domain of Product Planning, Manufacturing Sales & Marketing
Operations.
The special convocation, which was
held today, was presided over by Hon’ble Dr. Ashok K Chitkara,
Chancellor, Chitkara University; Hon’ble Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Vice Chancellor,
Chitkara University; H.E. Brigitte Öppinger-Walchshofer, Ambassador,
Embassy of Austria; Ms. Cavita Taragi, Pro Vice Chancellor, Chitkara
University; and Dr. S C Sharma, Registrar, Chitkara University,
Punjab.
Josef M Ullmer has had a
distinguished career working in Electronics, where his career of more than
three decades has spanned from leading a number of major strategic initiatives
of Elin and Vatech contributing substantially to the Export Success of the
Austrian Industry for various thermal power plants, gas combined cycle power
plants, hydro power plants and conventional and GIS substations in Asia,
Australia and New Zealand. He is the recipient of Austria's Highest National
Honour (Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria) –
Goldenes Verdienstabzeichen der Republik Oesterreich Award (2011) and ASEAN
Development Citra Award (2001) for Best Practice Management of Joint Venture
Companies in ASEAN.
On receiving the Degree, Josef M
Ullmer acknowledged and expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Chitkara
University for bestowing him with this honour, and thanked his mentors, peers
and family for the constant encouragement and support. He congratulated Dr.
Ashok K Chitkara and Dr. Madhu Chitkara for building an Institute of Excellence
and defining the future of education in India by following futuristic trends in
education, which will shape the lives of the
student fraternity. Further, encouraging students to be consistent in hard work
and suggesting them to appreciate the good in life, Josef M Ullmer advocated
that the greatness of a person lies in his integrity and his ability to affect
those around him positively.
Hon’ble Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Vice
Chancellor, Chitkara University, Punjab, said that Josef M Ullmer is a man of
great integrity, dedication, significant achievements and remarkable humility,
and has brought these qualities to his dynamic leadership to Andritz Hydro
Ltd., India. This award is recognition for Josef M Ullmer’s passion, unique vision and drive for
innovation to bring sustainable alternative energy solutions to the energy
crisis. Chitkara University thanks Josef M Ullmer and honours him with this
doctorate.”
Dedicated to enhance and grow the business
in the Asian region, Josef M Ullmer in his current profile is running
Andritz Hydro operation in Indonesia, and leads the Market Development
Team for South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand. As for ELIN and VATECH, he
is deeply involved in the Global Management Team, and to his credit has
designed the Andritz Hydro Vision 2012 for SEA and Asia, which is currently
under implementation. The latest global strategic initiative lead
by Josef is the implementation of Low Cost High Skill Site Services
for Andritz Hydro building on the global Site Service Experience of PT Andritz
Hydro as well as Andritz Hydro’s venture into the OCEAN Energy field.
The Honoris Causa Doctorate at Chitkara
University is meant to acknowledge and felicitate distinguished personalities
in the country who have made commendable contributions in the field of Science,
Engineering, Entrepreneurship and Academics.
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