The Payal Nanjiani Leadership Podcast

Payal Nanjiani

Rated in the top 10% globally, this is a leadership and personal growth podcast heard by millions of people. It's the only podcast that gets you to be a transformed leader and grow at your work. Focussed on helping you live a successful and fulfilled work-life, this podcast is hosted by Payal Nanjiani, a world-renowned leadership expert. Each episode is designed to help you grow at your work, improve your performance and be a better leader. You will find a blend of leadership and inspiration, interviews of women and men who have made it, and what it takes to reach your goals.

  1. Sep 20

    Closing The Leadership Gap EP 417

    Rohit Pathak |  CEO of Copper business of Hindalco   Rohit Pathak is the CEO of Birla Copper, the largest Copper player in India and #3 globally for Copper Rods outside China. This is the Copper business of Hindalco Industries Limited, a flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group. Mr. Pathak is a Director on the National Executive Council of IEEMA since 2019 the industry association of the electrical equipment industry in India and the President of the Association for the year 2022-23. Mr. Pathak is also the President of the Indian Primary Copper Producers Association IPCPA since 2022 and a Director of the Fertiliser Association of India FAI since 2021. Prior to moving to Birla Copper, Mr. Pathak was the President & CEO of Aditya Birla Insulators largest Insulator player in India and 3rd largest porcelain player globally, where he led its diversification into Composites and the growth of the international business. He was also appointed the first CEO of Aditya Birla Power Composites Limited, a JV of Grasim Industries Limited with Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen of Germany for Composite Hollow Core Insulators. Mr. Pathak joined the Aditya Birla Group in 2011 as the Principal EA to the Chairman, Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla. In that role he advised Mr. Birla on key priorities such as M&A, organic growth, and special initiatives and strategic planning & monitoring across the Group Businesses, and helped the businesses on strategic issues. He is a recipient of the Chairmans’ Award for Exceptional Contribution in 2015. Prior to joining the group, Mr. Pathak  was an Associate Principal at McKinsey & Company, where he worked on diverse issues such as new market entry, business turnaround, inorganic growth, large scale performance transformations, and business plan development and delivery. He also led the Procurement practice and co-led the Automotive & Assembly practice in India for the firm. Mr. Pathak has done his PGDM from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad India and Electrical & Electronics Engineering from BITS Pilani Pilani Campus, India. He is a recipient of the Prof L K Maheshwari Distinguished Alumnus Award 2023, awarded by the EEE Dept of BITS Pilani.

    Closing The Leadership Gap EP 417
  2. Sep 12

    The Changing Lens of Leadership EP 416

    Ritesh Gauba | Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Epigamia Ritesh brings over two decades of leadership experience across consumer goods, sales, marketing, P&L management, and business transformation. Most recently, he served as Country General Manager – India at pladis Global (McVitie’s, Godiva, Ulker), where he led overall India operations and business growth initiatives. Prior to this, he spent over 8 years at Mars, holding multiple leadership roles including Sales Director – India (Mars Wrigley Confectionery), Interim General Manager, Sales Director – Mars Chocolates India, and Business Head – India Subcontinent Countries. During his tenure, he managed P&L responsibilities across India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Maldives, driving growth across confectionery and petcare businesses. Earlier, Ritesh spent nearly 8 years at Britannia Industries Limited, where he held leadership roles across trade marketing, sales capability, and brand management, including leading the iconic Tiger brand’s marketing and innovation initiatives. He began his career with Tata Motors, where he worked across international marketing and sales functions, including handling channel development and commercial vehicle marketing in South Africa. With a strong track record in consumer business growth, brand leadership, and large-scale commercial operations, Ritesh is well-positioned to lead Epigamia’s next phase of expansion and category leadership.

    The Changing Lens of Leadership EP 416
  3. Aug 15

    HOW TO BUILD A CAREER EP 412

    Rajeev Sharma | Cluster Managing Director - India, Nepal & Bangladesh, G4S. INTRODUCTION :  Rajeev Sharma, Cluster Managing Director – India, Nepal & Bangladesh, G4S, An Allied Universal® Company, has had a long and successful journey with G4S. Prior to this role, he was the Country Managing Director, G4S India, and has contributed significantly to the growth of the overall business. Previously, Rajeev has also worked in the UK, where he was successful at integrating acquired assets for the company. He has over 30 years of cross-industry and offshore experience leading teams to deliver sustainable business, innovative solutions, and launch many industry firsts.  As a stealth leader and strategist, he connects downward, upward, and across businesses, actualizing the value. Maximizing “management by walking around", he champions, energizes, and unifies all stakeholders. Prior to joining G4S, Rajeev worked as Head of Cargo Business with Kingfisher Airlines Ltd. Previously, he has worked in various roles as Vice President for D&J business with Brinks Inc., Director Guarding & International business with Tops Security Limited. The initial years of his career were with Gati and Elbee (UPS). Rajeev has tremendous exposure in the financial management of the business and is hands-on with M&A projects, has managed multiple acquisitions, including a cross-border acquisition in the security space.    Rajeev is extremely well networked within the corporate space and enjoys a reputation of being a straight shooter and highly versatile. He is Chair of the FICCI PSI Committee and President of The Council of EU Chambers of Commerce in India (EU Chambers).  He belongs to Mumbai and currently lives with his wife in Gurugram. Rajeev has a son who is a certified flight instructor from USA and is currently based in Mumbai.

    HOW TO BUILD A CAREER EP 412
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Rated in the top 10% globally, this is a leadership and personal growth podcast heard by millions of people. It's the only podcast that gets you to be a transformed leader and grow at your work. Focussed on helping you live a successful and fulfilled work-life, this podcast is hosted by Payal Nanjiani, a world-renowned leadership expert. Each episode is designed to help you grow at your work, improve your performance and be a better leader. You will find a blend of leadership and inspiration, interviews of women and men who have made it, and what it takes to reach your goals.