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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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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