The number of years CP Gurnani has led Tech Mahindra as CEO

The market value of Tech Mahindra , as of September 2023

The number of employees at Tech Mahindra

The number of countries in which Tech Mahindra operates

THE 4Ps OF LEADERSHIP

“ Leaders must embrace 4Ps in their professional life – Purpose , Passion , People , and Performance . As leaders , we must be open to new ideas , encourage a culture of innovation , and provide an environment where employees can experiment and learn from failures . They must follow a customer-centric approach and seek opportunities to collaborate with other organisations , startups , academia , and even competitors to drive innovation , address complex challenges , and foster ecosystem growth . Finally , leaders in the tech industry must respond quickly to market dynamics , customer needs , and emerging trends . Challenging the status quo is the only way we progress .”

His single biggest business achievement was the acquisition of Satyam Computers which has even been featured as a Harvard case study .

“ Navigating the Titanic called Satyam was truly a defining moment in India ’ s corporate history – it established Tech Mahindra as a turnaround and people-centric company ,” says CP .

“ We turned a crisis into an opportunity . The merger , that now seems like a perfect match , came with its own share of challenges , including lawsuits . The learnings are some of the best in my life .”

CP describes the Satyam acquisition as a “ daring and caring ” effort where many difficult decisions had to be made to provide a leadership that was honest , credible , and decisive .

Corporate governance , shareholder value protection , business and revenue

112 November 2023