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Issue No. 13 | August 2023

India Leadership Council

Leadership Conversations

	A Freewheeling Conversation on Innovation and Leadership
	Dr. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw unveiled her journey, challenges, and insights in the biotech sector. Sharing her narrative, she illuminated the intricacies of India's biotech industry, the role of innovation and the qualities needed for effective leadership. She emphasized the critical role of STEM education and highlighted the synergy between innovation, leadership, and the nation's youthful talent pool that is essential for future growth and global competitiveness.
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	GCCs: Dinosaurs or Unicorns
	Rajiv Gupta and Snehil Gambhir's BCG report recapitulates their discussion at the Global Business Summit. They shed light on Global Capability Centers (GCCs), stressing India's role in innovation, cost-effectiveness, and success. They highlighted how GCCs create game-changing solutions and cutting-edge tech, boosting competitiveness and growth.
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	G20 Presidency & India as an emerging economy
	The session highlighted India's G20 Presidency and its emergence as a global player. Discussions covered economic, technological, and sustainability aspects shaping India's geopolitical role. Mr. Sanjeev Sanyal shared insights on India's economic strength, foreign policies, and global positioning for a comprehensive perspective.
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	The AI Cookbook
	Dr. NishaKant Ojha and Mr. Utpal Chakraborty elucidated AI's business advantages. They delved into AI's integration in banking and other industries, navigating its landscape, and regulatory aspects. The experts offered valuable insights, making a compelling case for leveraging AI to enhance operational efficiency and discussing vital considerations for its successful implementation.
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	Not A CEO Anymore
	Mr. Kris Gopalakrishnan and Mr. D. Shivakumar, both former CEOs, discussed their transformative journeys post-CEO roles. They emphasized the importance of continuous learning, personal growth, and finding new roles during and after their CEO tenures. The session also explored diverse post-CEO paths, India's global influence, pioneering business models, and the significance of thinking globally in today's dynamic business landscape.
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ILC Featured Supplement

	Human Capital: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
	ILC's Human Capital feature supplement presents insights from influential business leaders on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The supplement explores DEI's impact on businesses, global organisational initiatives, investor sentiment, cultural progression, and other pertinent topics, providing a comprehensive perspective on the multifaceted dimensions of fostering diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
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CEO Insights

	Pradeep Sekar, Director, Optiv
	The article highlights the growing cyber security related threats and emphasises the necessity of robust protective strategies. Optiv's Managing Director discusses evolving cybersecurity trends and the imperative to safeguard data across sectors. Sekar offers insights into proactive approaches, underlining the urgency for businesses to shield themselves from imminent data breaches through well-defined strategies.
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	Sunil Gopinath, Chief Executive Officer, Rakuten India
	In the ET Edge Insights Interview, Mr. Gopinath delves into the company's B2B tech products, focusing on AI-powered operations and services. Gopinath addresses industry challenges Rakuten aims to resolve, outlines scaling plans, and shares insights into fostering an exceptional organizational culture while highlighting industry best practices that underpin their journey.
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	Aniruddha Rajurkar, Chief Executive Officer, Shield Healthcare
	The article explores Shield Healthacare’s transformative power within healthcare, addressing opportunities and challenges. Rajurkar highlights how nutraceuticals can contribute to improved health and support the nation's self-sufficiency, offering insights into their potential to reshape India's well-being landscape. Mr. Rajurkar delves into the pivotal role of nutraceuticals in fostering wellness and self-reliance in India.
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	Sumit Mukhija, Chief Executive Officer, STT GDC India
	In this interview, Mr Mukhija highlights STT GDC India's commitment to sustainability in data centres. He advocates for a holistic approach, evaluating partner submissions' efficiency, products, and services. The emphasis is on driving positive change while reducing environmental impact, showcasing the core role of sustainability as a guiding principle in their business practices.
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India Leadership Council
The Ivory Business Network

India Leadership Council (ILC) is India’s most exclusive peer group initiative that brings together a select group of senior business leaders from across India Inc through a multi-sectoral representation. As a membership based platform with access reserved only for the CEOs and MDs from Corporations, the Council has a two pronged objective of enabling “Change” through clearly defined agendas and task-forces; and indeed to “Grow” the Leadership in the country through unique learnings and interactions.

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