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What does it take to lead a global brand through one of the biggest crises in Indian FMCG history—and come out stronger?

In this powerful fireside chat from the Great Lakes HR Conclave 2025, we sit down with Mr. Suresh Narayanan, Chairman & Managing Director of Nestlé India, for an unfiltered conversation on leadership, resilience, and the future of work.

Mr. Narayanan opens up about:

The Maggi crisis and the values that guided his leadership
How to balance tradition with innovation in large organizations
The evolving nature of leadership in a multi-generational workplace
Why empathy, integrity, and communication are vital leadership traits today
His personal leadership habits and how he cultivates trust and purpose

Whether you're an HR leader, business professional, aspiring manager, or student of leadership—this episode will leave you inspired and equipped with actionable insights.

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Preview
00:01:10 – Welcome & Opening Remarks
00:01:40 – Foundations of Timeless Leadership
00:03:22 – Values That Define Great Leaders
00:04:34 – Confidence vs. Ego
00:05:23 – The Rise of Toxic Leadership Models
00:06:31 – Culture vs. KPIs
00:07:34 – Tech’s Role in Humanizing or Dehumanizing Work
00:08:03 – Communication with Dignity
00:08:58 – Leadership Legacy for Gen Z & Gen Alpha
00:09:30 – Quarterly Pressures vs. Ethical Decisions
00:10:20 – Ego and Credit-Seeking in Leadership
00:11:30 – A Sufi Lesson in Selflessness
00:12:43 – Social Media: The Illusion of Influence
00:13:38 – The Maggi Crisis: Taking the Lead
00:14:37 – Courage and Vulnerability
00:15:56 – Servant Leadership in Action
00:18:16 – Family Values in Organizational Leadership
00:18:51 – Onward to the Egypt Revolution
00:19:20 – A Pattern of Crisis Leadership
00:20:10 – Uprising Begins: Egypt in Turmoil
00:21:16 – Humor and Humanity in Chaos
00:22:05 – The Power of Staying
00:25:01 – Impact Beyond Market Metrics
00:25:36 – Crisis Leadership: Walking the Talk
00:25:56 – Leadership Regrets & Reflections
00:27:10 – People: The Invisible Asset
00:27:36 – Why Organizations Really Fail
00:28:39 – Personal Role Models
00:29:03 – Rethinking Leadership Education
00:29:59 – Who We Celebrate Matters
00:30:20 – Closing Thanks & Farewell