Making the elephant dance: the rise of the Desi CEOs
Business leaders of Indian origin are starting to make a real mark globally. Anand Narasimhan examines the reasons behind the change....
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Continue readingJune 27, 2023 • by Anand Narasimhan in Leadership • 13 min read
Business leaders of Indian origin are starting to make a real mark globally. Anand Narasimhan examines the reasons behind the change....
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