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What’s it really like to build a 20+ year career at one of India’s most respected companies?

In this conversation, senior leaders Harish Lade and Amit Rajde from Asian Paints open up about their career journeys - from IT to supply chain, and sales to marketing - and how the organization fosters general management readiness through diverse, challenging roles.

They share insights on how incoming B-school students can build their careers at Asian Paints, and who might be the right fit for the organization.

They discuss how Asian Paints trusts and empowers its employees through early responsibility, cross-functional movement, and continuous support - all aimed at grooming future leaders.

They also explain why leaders who’ve spent decades at the company still feel energized by new business launches and transformations, and what keeps them committed to one organization for so long.

The video also explores:
➡️Why on-ground exposure is critical for leadership
➡️How Asian Paints supports career pivots and builds generalists
➡️The importance of a data-driven culture, agility, and alignment
➡️Thoughts on the gig economy vs. long-term careers
➡️Why today’s B-school aspirants impress even seasoned professionals

Watch till the end to hear anecdotes from Mumbai local trains, plant-level digitization, and why passion- not just roles - should drive your career.



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00:00 Coming up
01:49 MBA & Career Prep
02:49 Long-Term Careers
04:47 Early Career & On-field Experience
07:46 Diverse Roles & General Management
09:15 IT to Supply Chain Transition
12:26 Long-Term vs. Short-Term Careers (2025)
15:49 Importance of On-Field Experience
18:44 Asian Paints Market Leadership
21:33 What helped in Career Pivot
24:49 Agility & Alignment in Decisions
29:44 Assessing Company Culture
34:00 Ending Comments