Nemetschek CEO Yves Padrines Receives KISS Lifetime Achievement Award

Nemetschek CEO Yves Padrines Receives KISS Lifetime Achievement Award

 India,  Nov 28: The Indian Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) has honoured Yves Padrines, Chief Executive Officer of the Nemetschek Group, with its prestigious KISS Lifetime Achievement Award, an accolade deeply connected to the lives of millions of underprivileged indigenous children supported by the institution.

The award recognises outstanding leadership marked by strong execution, sectoral advancement, and a commitment to unlocking human potential through technology. Presented annually to a single individual, the KISS Lifetime Achievement Award is one of the institution’s most respected distinctions.

The award ceremony took place on KISS’s campus, the world’s largest fully residential tribal institution, which provides free education, healthcare, and nutrition to over 80,000 indigenous children and youth. Yves Padrines was recognised for his visionary leadership, bold decision-making, relentless drive to innovate, and commitment to building transformative technologies that redefine how the world works, creates, and connects.

Prof. Achyuta Samanta, founder of KISS, emphasised the profound significance of the accolade, highlighting Padrines’ exceptional contributions to global digital transformation and societal impact.

Under Padrines’ leadership, the Nemetschek Group has expanded its global footprint across the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AEC/O) and media industries. By prioritising sustainable development and workforce readiness, he has empowered industry ecosystems while remaining focused on societal upliftment. Padrines was selected following an extensive evaluation by a distinguished Awards Committee.

Upon receiving the award, Yves Padrines said;
“This award is a meaningful acknowledgment of the collective journey at the Nemetschek Group, building solutions that empower people and create lasting positive impact. To receive this distinction in the presence of the inspirational children of KISS is a humbling and unforgettable experience. This recognition reinforces our responsibility to drive progress that is purposeful, accessible, and rooted in our core values of collaboration, innovation, and commitment to serving broader communities.”

The ceremony, attended by over 10,000 students, featured the formal presentation of the citation and trophy. Padrines joins a distinguished legacy of global leaders and luminaries previously recognised by KISS, whose contributions have reshaped sectors, driven social transformation, and inspired future changemakers. This recognition further positions the Nemetschek Group as a company deeply committed to responsible innovation, ecosystem development, and lasting societal impact.