ICICI Bank's Chanda Kochhar: 'A Very Exciting and Challenging Journey'
Episode Description
KNOWLEDGE@WHARTON ARCHIVES: Chanda Kochhar is the former CEO of ICICI Bank, India's largest private bank and a major player in the Indian economy and beyond. In an interview with Knowledge@Wharton in 2009, Kochhar spoke about her success in India’s male-dominated banking world, the challenges women face as they advance in their careers, and what entrepreneurs need to keep in mind as they seek funding. Her insights speak to present-day gender disparities in the workplace.
More on this interview: https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/icicis-chanda-kochhar-whenever-theres-a-challenge-i-see-an-opportunity/
Brief Summary
Chanda Kochhar discusses her career, challenges for women in business, and ICICI's support for female entrepreneurs.
Key points
- Chanda Kochhar's Journey. From management trainee to CEO of ICICI, Kochhar reflects on her 25-year career journey.
- Women in Business. Kochhar discusses the evolving landscape for women in business in India.
- Advice for Entrepreneurs. Kochhar shares crucial advice for women entrepreneurs seeking funding.
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Episode highlights
- Chanda Kochhar's JourneyFrom management trainee to CEO of ICICI, Kochhar reflects on her 25-year career journey.“It's been a very exciting and a challenging journey.”1:26May 11, 2009
- Women in BusinessKochhar discusses the evolving landscape for women in business in India.“Socially, there's a lot more acceptance that women can have careers.”4:04May 11, 2009
- Advice for EntrepreneursKochhar shares crucial advice for women entrepreneurs seeking funding.“Start with a structure which is very robust.”7:06May 11, 2009
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