Addressing the workforce and updating them on the state of our business and economy every quarter.
Books on your bedside
David & Goliath, The Art of War, Negotiation Genius, Judo Strategy
Massage or workout to de-stress
Workout, any day!
Your IT tools
iPad, iPhone, Mac Book, Kindle
Favourite spirit
Red wine
Favourite wine
Luce
Your sleeping ritual
We'll sleep when we're dead! Or on a long haul flight (no time to waste)
Favourite TV show
Masterpreneur on CNBC Awaaz
Best gift received/given?
The paintings and sculptures my kids do at school and arts and craft class.
Favourite cuisine
Japanese
What food items do you like to shop for?
Breakfast cereals
Newspaper TV channels and websites you prefer
Mint, Business Standard, Herald Tribune, CNBC, Flip Board
Where do you like to sit when being driven? Upfront with driver of back seat like a sahib?
Upfront on the passenger seat
On a plane do you prefer to network, sleep or catch up on films and reading?
Read, network, start watching a movie, and fall asleep. And then repeat!
Fancy coffee or masala tea
Green tea (hot and cold)
Do you fill customer feedback forms? Why?
Most of the time. I believe the moment of truth is essential feedback for the business. The customer should also express gratitude or suggest areas of improvement. It's a win-win.
Are you a beach or mountain person?
That depends on which mountain and which beach
Your favourite city
New Delhi
What's your fragrance?
YSL
You get your work clothes from
I wear a uniform to work. Company issued!
The shoemaker you trust your sole with
Berlutti
Your shaving mantra
Once a week! Electric shaver
Your favourite evening wear
Navy blue suit
What's your weekday breakfast like? And on weekends?
Oats with flack seeds, whole-wheat toast with agave and peanut butter, poached eggs.
In the car, is it sleep or cell for you?
Respond to emails mostly
God for you is...
In my heart. And watching me.
Favourite cafe
Pastis, NYC
Favourite restaurant
Wasabi, New Delhi
Workday lunch is
In the canteen - Indian vegetarian
Your workout regime
Power yoga, TRX, kick boxing and polo
Your ideal holiday
In the pool/sea with my kids!
At parties do you like to talk turkey or make PC?
Make speeches to the general public.
Your current set of wheels
SUV
Your favourite motto
Character is defined by the choices you make under pressure.
Polo player and vice-chairman & managing director, Sona Koya Steering Systems
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