From workout discipline to corporate stamina

THE DELHI UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS WILL NEED MORE THAN MUSCLE MEMORY TO TACKLE THE CHALLENGES FACING VI

- URVI MALVANIA

FOR VODAFONE IDEA'S new chief executive Abhijit Kishore, working out is more than a habit; it's a way of life. Staying fit is not just about maintaining a healthy weight—it's about keeping the energy level high for the corporate grind. He shed 30 kg through exercise and intermittent fasting, and credits discipline and tenacity for the ability to keep up with a tough work schedule and relentless travel. As he takes over the corner office at Vodafone Idea (Vi), those qualities will be tested in the boardroom and in the marketplace, where he is expected to run a marathon at sprint pace.

Incorporating speed work into marathon running might sound counterintuitive, but that's exactly the challenge ahead of Kishore who has about 27 years of telecom experience behind him.