Ramakrishnan.S, better known as Ramky, is CEO of MARG Properties, the real estate vertical of MARG Group. He is a chartered accountant by profession and has worked in organizations like SB Billimoria, Eicher , Shriram , Lumax, Bharti Airtel and IBM. He has over two decades of experience in creating and recreating systems having carried out roles in, Finance, Strategic planning, Operations & Customer service. He has authored two books on leadership. In this podcast, he draws lessons from his own life and guides on how we can succeed as corporate leaders.
Ramky, CEO of MARG Properties, on Leadership Tips – Part 1
Rajesh Lalwani, CEO, Blogworks. Part-1
Rajesh is the Founder and Principal of Blogworks, a consulting firm, which provides strategic social media solutions to brands and corporates. He is also the Principal Coordinator of IndiaSocial, a knowledge focused community around social media.
A marketing and communication professional, with 17 years of relevant experience, he has crafted marketing, public relations and digital media strategies for prominent global brands.
You can learn more about him at http://www.RajeshLalwani.com
Rajesh Lalwani, CEO, Blogworks Part-2
Rajesh is the Founder and Principal of Blogworks, a consulting firm, which provides strategic social media solutions to brands and corporates. He is also the Principal Coordinator of IndiaSocial, a knowledge focused community around social media.
A marketing and communication professional, with 17 years of relevant experience, he has crafted marketing, public relations and digital media strategies for prominent global brands.
You can learn more about him at http://www.RajeshLalwani.com
Charles Lawrence: Wine Specialist, MBA in Wines
Having grown up in Northwest Florida and Wyoming, then pursing an MS in Social Science Education, Charles Lawrence’s road to wine hasn’t been as direct as some. However, in 2006 he decided to pursue his passion, thus embarking on his own, continuing journey of vinous discovery. Since then, Charles has attained WSET certification, operated Vendimia Wine Bar in Hakuba Japan, worked as a wine consultant for hotels/restaurants in Japan and Thailand, spent a harvest in California’s Russian River Valley at Porter Creek Vineyards, and is now enrolled in the Bordeaux Ecole du Management Wine MBA. This is the only college that has an MBA in Wines. After nearly 12 years in Japan, Charles is off to Bangkok where he will be working with wine.
Michael Boneham, President & MD, Ford India
Michael Boneham is the President and Managing Director at Ford India since June 2008. He reports directly to Joe Hinrichs, President of the Asia Pacific and Africa.
Prior to this position, Michael was the executive director – Operations at Ford India, where he has been responsible for Product Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Quality. Michael has more than 24 years experience in the automotive industry, with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Ford’s global manufacturing and operations.
In his role, Michael is responsible for the successful and ongoing implementation of Ford Motor Company’s aggressive expansion plans in India, including setting up a new engine manufacturing facility to support local and export requirements, doubling the capacity of the vehicle assembly facility and launch of new vehicles for the market.
Prior to his Ford India posting, Michael served as manufacturing director, Asia Pacific and Africa, based in Ford Motor Company’s regional headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, where he was instrumental in driving significant capacity expansion of Ford’s operations across the region. He was also responsible for the implementation of an integrated regional Quality Operating system, as well as the Ford Production System, which incorporated Ford’s fully integrated manufacturing facilities and operations.
Michael has significant experience in launching key new product for the Company and has held a number of senior international manufacturing positions within Ford Motor Company, including plant manager, Powertrain Operations at Ford Australia; General Manager, Vehicle Operations at Land Rover in the UK; and plant manager of Auto Alliance International, a Ford/Mazda joint venture production facility in Michigan, USA.