The Job
Creating quality employment and delivering spectacular experiences is the most rewarding part of my job. Inspired by my travels, I noticed that India, despite its large population, lacked a global market presence, with its textile industry declining and the country having a large reliance on imports. However, India’s mastery of IT was revered worldwide. This inspired me to drive economic transformation through IT services and products. By focusing on quality employment and building software products for clients, we fostered a culture of excellence. Our emphasis on high-quality work and ROI has ensured steady growth.
The Weekdays
Each day starts with a walk along the river Thames with my wife Sabena and our dog Charlie. I then have calls with our regional heads, starting in Australia and ending in the US. My focus is on engaging with customers and partners to enhance the value we deliver. Shaping our organisational culture is crucial and a frequent topic with the Senior Leadership team. At Experion, we avoid micromanagement, emphasising a culture where employees can thrive, enabling us to deliver exceptional customer value. Preserving this culture as we grow is a significant priority.
The Weekend
My weekends in London are filled with cultural activities. I love attending musical concerts with my family. Recently, we enjoyed performances by K S Chitra and Madhu Balakrishnan, where my son Aakash had the chance to perform in front of them! I also visit Ireland to spend time with my granddaughter, daughter, and son-in-law, who frequently come to London as well. I enjoy driving, especially the fast drive to Birmingham. It’s particularly thrilling that Experion helped develop the assets and maintenance management software for the UK highways that I enjoy driving on so much!
The Toys
I drive an Audi Q5 here in London and a Volvo back in India. Fast cars fascinate me, and I enjoy their refinement. I enjoy driving so much that I’ve braved a drive from Delhi to Kerala as a young Air Force Officer at the start of my career and road-tripped 3200 km through Europe in a Volvo XC 90, 7 years back. The engineering of cars is also intriguing to me; I appreciate safe, steady vehicles with good road grip.
The Logos
I am inspired by Apple for its reach, usability, and simple yet effective engineering. Luxury car brands like Mercedes and Volvo inspire me for their finesse. Lindt is another brand I admire for its unmatched quality.
I am a big supporter of Air India. They offer good food and are genuinely courteous to their guests. With my armed forces background, I have a patriotic heart and always wish Air India to succeed as a world-leading brand.