45 years. GSK. Lupin. Dabur Pharma. And a leadership philosophy built entirely from the ground up.

In the first part of our podcast, we are honoured to host Mr. Shyam Khante, Former Technical Director at GlaxoSmithKline, one of the most experienced and respected pharmaceutical leaders in India's industry history.

What This Episode Covers:

Why he turned down an IIT-equivalent seat and chose pharmacy instead

The four mentors who shaped his entire leadership philosophy

The five pillars of leadership he built over 45 years in the industry

Why promoting technical experts into leadership roles is pharma's biggest mistake

Why humor is not just a personality trait but a serious leadership tool

The one quality he never compromised on across every organisation he led

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