Announcing the Inaugural Recipient of the HP Canada Excellence Award

“I am truly honoured to be recognized as the first HP Canada Excellence Award recipient,” shares Sreyoshi Bhattacharya (Tech MBA ’25). “This award is not only a beacon of encouragement, reinforcing my commitment to academic achievement and personal growth, but a source of inspiration, sustaining me throughout my academic and professional journey.”
Established last year, the award recognizes exceptional students enrolled in the MBA in Technology Leadership (Tech MBA) program, while advancing the values of diversity, equity and inclusion. “The HP Canada Excellence Award is one of Schulich’s most prestigious entrance awards. We are grateful for HP Canada’s support in helping pave the way for a new crop of changemakers who are driven to disrupt the tech industry to make our world a better place,” says Dean Detlev Zwick.
HP is passionate about pushing the limits of innovation in tech and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within their company and communities they serve. Through this award, HP Canada carries this commitment forward through investment in the next generation of business leaders to embolden them to strive for excellence, seek new frontiers and spur progress in tech.
“In a fast-paced field such as technology, resilience and growth mindset are important for navigating challenges. Every setback is an opportunity to learn, and every lesson propels you closer to success,” says Michelle Biase, President and Managing Director, HP Canada. “Through supporting talented students at Schulich, we are contributing to the development of skilled professionals who can drive future innovation and growth in the technology industry. Ultimately, we envision this award as a stepping stone that will empower the recipient to reach new heights, having a lasting impact on their career and the broader community.”
Bhattacharya is grateful for HP Canada’s support and their belief that any challenge can be overcome when people work, and move forward, together—a blueprint for her own approach to leadership. “I am excited to continue evolving as a leader, and passionate about leveraging technology to drive meaningful change and positively impact the future.”
To help support the next generation of tech leaders through scholarships, please contact Catherine Hardman at chardman@schulich.yorku.ca.