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Interviews that go past the talking points: what the leader measures, what they changed their mind about, and what the business looked like when it was not working.

Each interview is checked against the record before it runs, so what a leader says about the business can be read alongside what the business reported.

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DP World hands Asia Pacific to its CFO, Jason Varsamidis

DP World hands Asia Pacific to its CFO, Jason Varsamidis

DP World has promoted the finance chief of its Asia Pacific business to run it. The timing matters: the group's home port is handling far fewer boxes, and Asia is where its growth now comes from.

By WCRC Leaders Editorial Desk

Noel Tata wants Tata Trusts to build institutions, not just fund them

Noel Tata wants Tata Trusts to build institutions, not just fund them

Tata Trusts disbursed ₹1,556.31 crore in 2025-26, about 72% more than a year earlier, and its chairman says the next phase is about owning outcomes: a planned network of forty to fifty not-for-profit general hospitals and new places of learning.

By WCRC Leaders Editorial Desk

Mohit Joshi's Tech Mahindra: 14.8% margin, one step short of 15%

Mohit Joshi's Tech Mahindra: 14.8% margin, one step short of 15%

Ten quarters after taking charge, Tech Mahindra's chief executive has doubled the company's operating margin and kept deal wins above $1bn for a year. The final test of his FY27 promise comes in the next two quarters.

By WCRC Leaders Editorial Desk

ManpowerGroup hands its top job to Becky Frankiewicz as AI reshapes work

ManpowerGroup hands its top job to Becky Frankiewicz as AI reshapes work

One of the world's largest staffing companies has named its strategy chief as its next chief executive, with Jonas Prising staying on as Executive Chair. The choice tells boards a good deal about what the talent business now values in a leader.

By WCRC Leaders Editorial Desk

The executive-chair handover is becoming the default

The executive-chair handover is becoming the default

In a single week, three large US organisations named new chief executives and kept the outgoing leader in the boardroom as executive chair. The model buys continuity, but it asks a lot of both people.

By WCRC Leaders Editorial Desk

HDFC Bank hires its next chief executive from its biggest rival

HDFC Bank hires its next chief executive from its biggest rival

India's largest private-sector bank has turned to Anup Bagchi, a 34-year ICICI Group veteran, to succeed Sashidhar Jagdishan. The choice says as much about bench strength and culture as it does about the man.

By WCRC Leaders Editorial Desk

Boston Dynamics picks an AI-model leader to run a robot company

Boston Dynamics picks an AI-model leader to run a robot company

By hiring the scientist who led Amazon's Nova models, the Hyundai-owned robot maker is signalling where it thinks the value in physical AI will sit: in the intelligence, not only the machine.

By WCRC Leaders Editorial Desk

Firsts and exits: women at the top this month

Firsts and exits: women at the top this month

Two organisations named their first women chief executives in the same week that one of the defence industry's best-known leaders set a date to step back. The routes these women took to the top tell their own story.

By WCRC Leaders Editorial Desk

The Gulf's C-suite churn

The Gulf's C-suite churn

A busy third quarter put new chief executives and chairs in charge of some of the Gulf's most important state-linked companies and regulators. Many of the moves ended long interim periods.

By WCRC Leaders Editorial Desk

From Takeoff to Tragedy: How One Crash Could Change Tata’s Aviation Future Forever

From Takeoff to Tragedy: How One Crash Could Change Tata’s Aviation Future Forever

Shattered Ascent: How Air India’s Tragedy Could Redefine the Tata Group’s Sky-High Ambitions The Takeoff That Ended in Tragedy Ahmedabad, June 12, 2025—What began as a routine international flight turned into one of the darkest days in Indian aviation history. At exactly 1:39 PM IST, Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, departed from […]

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Breaking Point: Is Operation Sindoor Forcing Pakistan into Internal Disintegration

Breaking Point: Is Operation Sindoor Forcing Pakistan into Internal Disintegration

As India ratchets up the pressures of Operation Sindoor, Pakistan is being confronted by growing internal strife fueled by economic insecurity, military-civilian tensions, and declining global alliances. By WCRC Intelligence Unit As India escalates its hybrid warfare agenda under the cloak of Operation Sindoor, the pressure is no longer confined to the Line of Control. […]

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The Unbreakable Voice: Nadia Murad’s Relentless Quest for Justice

The Unbreakable Voice: Nadia Murad’s Relentless Quest for Justice

WCRCLEADERS COVER FEATURE: From Surviving Genocide to Leading Global Change—How Nadia Murad Became the World’s Fiercest Advocate for Justice and Human Dignity.

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Luxury Trends in India: A 2025 Outlook

Luxury Trends in India: A 2025 Outlook

The Evolving Definition of Luxury The concept of luxury in India is undergoing a significant transformation as we approach 2025. Traditionally viewed through the lens of opulence, high-end brands, and lavish experiences, luxury is increasingly shifting towards a more nuanced understanding that prioritizes personalization, sustainability, and meaningful consumption. This evolution reflects not just changes in […]

By WCRC Leaders

Harnessing AI for Strategic Leadership: How CEOs Are Making Smarter Decisions

Harnessing AI for Strategic Leadership: How CEOs Are Making Smarter Decisions

The AI Revolution in Corporate Leadership In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way corporate leaders make decisions. The integration of AI technologies into

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First-Year Challenges and Triumphs for New CEOs

First-Year Challenges and Triumphs for New CEOs

The ascension to the CEO’s chair marks a pivotal transition, one that disrupts the existing equilibrium and thrusts the newly appointed leader into uncharted territory. This inaugural year is a crucible, testing the CEO’s mettle and shaping their legacy within the organization. Navigating this transformative period demands a deft blend of strategic foresight, adaptability, and […]

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20 Effective Ways to Communicate Your Company’s Strategy

20 Effective Ways to Communicate Your Company’s Strategy

The Paramount Importance of Strategic Clarity In the ever-evolving business landscape, a well-defined strategy serves as the compass guiding an organization towards its desired destination. However, even the most meticulously crafted plans can falter if they fail to resonate with the very individuals responsible for their execution – the employees. Numerous surveys have revealed a […]

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Leadership Confidence: How Top CEOs Build Trust and Credibility

Leadership Confidence: How Top CEOs Build Trust and Credibility

Leadership confidence plays a crucial role in the success of top CEOs and their organizations. The ability to build trust and credibility is essential for leaders to inspire their teams, drive innovation, and navigate complex business landscapes. In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing corporate world, CEOs must develop and maintain a strong sense of confidence to […]

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Gulbahar Taurani MD & CEO, Philips Domestic Appliances – Asia’s Most Trusted Leaders 2021-2022

Gulbahar Taurani MD & CEO, Philips Domestic Appliances – Asia’s Most Trusted Leaders 2021-2022

Selected as Asia’s Most Trusted Leaders by WCRCLEADERS ASIA, Gulbahar Taurani, MD & CEO, Philips Domestic Appliances, India Subcontinent has been driving exceptional brand growth through strategic decision making and lead by example approach. What makes a strong leader, what are your key leadership strengths and strongest attributes for success? Key trait of a strong […]

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Vaibhav Sharma – Creating great experience of automotive transactions

Vaibhav Sharma – Creating great experience of automotive transactions

Selected as India’s Inspirational Leaders 2021-2022, Vaibhav Sharma of Carzso is creating exceptional value through his pre-owned automotive buying and selling experience. In conversation with Vaibhav Sharma, Founder, Carzso Years of working in the industry, your contribution reflects versatility and volubility. What has influenced your decision making process at various stages? Being finance graduate by […]

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Dr. Vikram Mehta: Creating exceptional value through inspirational leadership

Dr. Vikram Mehta: Creating exceptional value through inspirational leadership

Selected as WCRCLEADERS ASIA, India’s Inspirational Leaders 2021-22, Dr. Vikram Mehta of Spartan is engineering growth and customer value through stellar leadership qualities and pristine focus on quality. In conversation with Dr. Vikram Mehta, Managing Director, Spartan Engineering Years of working in the industry, your contribution reflects versatility and volubility. What has influenced your decision […]

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India’s Inspirational Leader 2020 – Rohit Ohri, FCB INDIA

India’s Inspirational Leader 2020 – Rohit Ohri, FCB INDIA

India’s Inspirational Leader 2020 – Rohit Ohri, FCB INDIA Chosen as India’s Inspirational Leaders 2020 in Advertising, Rohit Ohri, Group Chairman and CEO, FCB India is a dynamic leader in advertising. His innovative methods and industry defining strategies make him a dynamic leader. In Conversation with Rohit Ohri, Group Chairman & CEO, FCB India Years […]

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Rohit Ohri, Group Chairman and CEO, FCB India: The Brand Story that will never be finished

Rohit Ohri, Group Chairman and CEO, FCB India: The Brand Story that will never be finished Selected as India’s Most Trusted CEO in Advertising, Rohit Ohri, Group Chairman and CEO, FCB India impacts businesses by converting consumers into brand loyalists Website: www.fcbulka.com www.fcbinterface.com The Differentiators that set your business apart. We are in the […]

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Rishi Srivastava, MD & CEO, TATA AIA: Going Beyond Business

Rishi Srivastava, MD & CEO, TATA AIA: Going Beyond Business Chosen as India’s Most Trusted CEO, Rishi Srivastava, MD & CEO of Tata AIA is scaling new heights and redefining the industry with many firsts. What is the big idea of the business that is impacting human lives? Our vision to be “The pre-eminent protection […]

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Alluri Indra Kumar: Steering the Shrimp Culture Growth India

Alluri Indra Kumar: Steering the Shrimp Culture Growth India In conversation with Alluri Indra Kumar, Managing Director of Avanti Feeds Limited Chosen as India’s Most Trusted CEO 2019 by WCRCLEADERS GLOBAL The Factors that differentiates Avanti Avanti Feeds Limited is a leading producer of high quality feed, follows the quality standards of global shrimp industry, […]

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