Tata Group Advisor Homi Khusrokhan: Success Is Something You Feel Deep Inside
Episode Description
Homi Khusrokhan has spent over 40 years in the corporate sector with companies like Tata Tea, Tata Chemicals and the Glaxo group in India. Last year he was appointed as special advisor to the board of Satyam. In an interview with India Knowledge@Wharton, Khusrokhan shares learnings from the aftermath of the Satyam episode, the key to successful corporate acquisitions and his own leadership challenges. đź“‚ Management
Brief Summary
Mr. Rao discusses corporate governance, the Satyam scandal, and leadership lessons from his career in Indian business.
Key points
- Lessons from a Major Scandal. Kushu Khan reflects on the downfall of Satam and the lessons learned.
- Philosophy Over Legislation. Khan discusses the limitations of legislation in preventing corporate fraud.
- The Challenge of Integration. Khan shares insights on integrating companies post-acquisition and the importance of culture.
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Episode highlights
- Lessons from a Major ScandalKushu Khan reflects on the downfall of Satam and the lessons learned.“It was just the actions of the promoters that brought it to its sorry state.”1:09Aug 6, 2010
- Philosophy Over LegislationKhan discusses the limitations of legislation in preventing corporate fraud.“You can always legislate... but it comes down to the philosophy of the promoter.”1:50Aug 6, 2010
- The Challenge of IntegrationKhan shares insights on integrating companies post-acquisition and the importance of culture.“You’ve got to really think about the people, the uncertainty they’re going through.”10:20Aug 6, 2010
Tension
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