“The strength of a relationship is tested only during bad times”.
SURESH NARAYANAN C M D , Nestle India
Inseparable part of meMy mother
My go-to man for advice
My father
My love
Rajitha, Avanti
Most prized possession
Old photo albums
Best friend
Dilip Rangachari
Can’t do without
A bit of passion, emotion, laughter, blood pressure going up
Best part of my career
Now! Also loved my time in Egypt
Lowest point in life
When appa called early in the morning, saying, amma was no more. I was in Egypt. Felt orphaned. You don’t realize when you are growing old, your parents are also growing old
Truly happy when
When people you work with do better, and progress. When I see Avanti being meticulous about things
Sleepless nights
12th & 13th August 2015 - Bombay HC was to decide the fate of Maggi
One thing that stumps me
Favourites
Tamil song - Kalyana Samayal Sadham, meal at Karnataka Bhawan, Sholay, tennis, golf, hills, red wine
Inspiration
It is amazing what can be achieved if you don’t care who gets the credit
Greatest realisation:
Everything in life is transitory
One thing That stups me
What explains, sometimes, the direct correlation between lousy leadership and exceptional corporate performance?
This story is from the March 03 2017 edition of Outlook Business.
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