Prof. V L Mote was an extraordinary academician, who left a lasting impression on generations of participants of the

Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, Post Graduate Programme and Management Development Programme. He is also remembered by executives in several organizations that benefitted from his consulting assistance.

With an M.Sc. degree in Mathematics from Bombay University and a PhD in Statistics from the University of North Carolina, USA, he began his academic career as Assistant Professor at the University of Florida, USA. This was followed by a position at Calico Mills, after which he was invited by Dr Vikram Sarabhai to join IIMA in 1962 where he became the first Chairman of the PGP, where he remained till his retirement in 1993.

This book is a tribute to Professor VL Mote, with a collection of articles, messages and eulogies from his peers, colleagues, students and family members.