Leadership: We Communicate Your Thoughts
Leadership: We Communicate Your Thoughts
Sakaar Anand, Vice President, India Country Head, BMC Software
Today, every business out there constantly asks how we can improve the business using technology. If data was an enabler before, today, data and analytics are increasingly becoming the cornerstone of business decision-making worldwide. Not convinced yet? Football lovers will definitely remember the German national football team’s unbeaten 2014 FIFA World Cup campaign. After destroying Brazil with a 7-1 victory in the semi-finals, Germany brought Argentina to their knees in a nail-biting final that went on to win 1-0 in extra time. However, the 12th man during their dream run was data analytics. Using SAP HANA, Germany recognized their average ball possession time and reduced it from 3.4 seconds to 1.1 seconds. If big data analytics can help a national football team win the World Cup 2014, imagine the limitless possibilities of data after a decade.
The Sword of Damocles
By: Sujith Vasudevan, Managing Editor
Last year, Levi's faced significant backlash for using AI-generated models in its online marketing campaigns. The controversy arose when the company partnered with Lalaland.ai, a firm specializing in creating AI-generated fashion models.
Paradigm Shift of Accessibility and Affordability in Healthcare in Tier II Cities
By: Jasdeep Singh, Group CEO, CARE Hospitals Group
Bringing more than 20 years of healthcare experience Jasdeep Singh, Group CEO, CARE Hospitals Group aims to transform the patient experience, patient care
By: Nirmal NR, Chief Executive Officer—Three Wheeler Businesses, Greaves Electric Mobility
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming the go-to clean technology for sustainable transportation. In India, there is a high demand for electrifying last-mile deliveries, thanks to the surge in e-commerce
By: Prady, CEO, NP Digital India
In the contemporary landscape dominated by technological advancements and virtual connectivity, financial institutions find themselves at the intersection of innovation and the imperative
By: Deepak Gupta, Country Head - SEA, ZOTAC Technology
To setup the brand globally, it is very necessary to understand the local consumer behaviour, culture, festivals, liking & disliking, business pattern, and so on, we need to formulate the strategy keeping in mind above all aspects.
By: Dr. Ashvini Jakhar, Founder & CEO, Prozo
With over two decades of experience in the supply chain tech industry, Mr. Ashvini, a former Indian Navy and McKinsey professional, holds a strong belief in curing the complexities of supply chains. He is an alumnus of ISB and Armed Forces Medical
Top 10 Country Directors - 2024
Country directors represent a very significant council in any multinational organization that tries to steer towards success in the dynamic, diverse Indian market. There are quite several dimensions to their importance, every one of them being critical in ensuring that global strategies work out in sync with local reality. Country directors are, in essence, the primary point of contact for headquarters with the local operating environment. The in-depth understanding by the country directors of the socio-economic scene in India, its regulatory environment, and cultural nuances places them positionally significant in tuning global strategies toward local context, which enhances operational effectiveness and ensures compliance of laws and regulations.
Navigating Success in Diverse Markets
Such country directors are critical in pursuing relations with respective stakeholders, including government ministries, business partners, and community leaders. This newly acquired capacity to engage and operate in the complex Indian political and economic environment is what enabled the organization to establish strategic alliances and partnerships that can be crucial in entering the market, expanding, or staying sustainable. India is a country with a large population and great diversity; managing such a human resource takes insight and flexibility. Country directors have the tasks of attracting, developing, and retaining top local talents to make sure the organization will gain from the best skills and knowledge that are available. Effective CSR will add value to the company and help to create good relations with the local community. These are run by the director of the country, ensuring that they reflect the corporate values and the local needs of the area.
CEO Insights in this issue presents a list of ‘Top 10 Country Directors - 2024' who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in offering effective skills to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable knowledge.
Our subscribers play a decisive role in finalization of our annual list of "Top 10 Country Directors - 2024" by nominating those which have served them with excellence and are praiseworthy. If you feel there is a company that deserves to be on our annual list, do write to us about them mentioning their value proposition.
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Venkataramana G, Managing Director & Country Head | Homag | Responsible for the business strategy, growth, product portfolio, revenues, and talent management for India and SAARC countries, with experience in P&L management, procurement, and strategic sourcing |
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Ashish Banerjee, Partner | Hewittrobins International | His approach emphasizes trust, empowerment, and transparent communication, driving innovation, customer satisfaction, and fostering people development, evolved from technical expertise to emphasizing people skills and financial acumen in leadership |
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Ashish Das, Country Director | Solvay | Analyzing business performance, industry trends, existing or new regulatory requirements and their impact on business operations, Specialized in business development, strategy formulation and solution selling |
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Gigi Mathews, India Country Director & Regional Director - Asia Partnerships | Enviu | Leading a social venture building studio which builds scalable and profitable ventures in the focus areas of circular economy, food systems & financial inclusion |
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Hari Menon, Country Director- India | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Steering the company's global philanthropic partnerships portfolio covering South Asia, South-East Asia and the Middle-East, also anchor policy and government relations work in South and South-East Asia |
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Praveen Yarramasu, Country Director | Planon | Spearheading strategic initiatives, fostering operational excellence, and driving sustainable growth. Empowering teams, fostering innovation, and achieving remarkable results through collaborative efforts |
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Sakaar Anand, Vice President, India Country Head | BMC Software | A dynamic leader with global experience as a leader in HR, product, IT operations, and global delivery center teams across several industries |
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Shitendra Bhattacharya, Country Head & Director (Sales) - India & ASEAN | National Instruments | Renowned for his strategic acumen and leadership in business growth and team development, passionate about leveraging partnerships to achieve impactful outcomes and excels in change management and organization transformation |
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Shovan Ghosh, Country Director | GKW Consult | An experienced leader, passionate about making a change through technology, with expertise in management, customer service and team management |
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Sanjay Gaur, Country Director | Bio Techne | Responsible for overseeing the operations of a company , includes a wide range of duties to ensure the company's success in the local market |
