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Leadership, Purpose, and People: Suresh Narayanan, Former Chairman and Managing Director of Nestlé India

Leadership, Purpose, and People: Suresh Narayanan, Former Chairman and Managing Director of Nestlé India

Update: 2025-11-06
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In this episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg welcomes Suresh Narayanan, Former Chairman & Managing Director of Nestlé India, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, resilience, and purpose. Suresh shares fascinating stories from his 44-year corporate journey—from accidental beginnings to navigating major crises like the Maggie recall and the Arab Spring.

Discover how Suresh’s leadership philosophy was shaped by real-world adversity, cultural diversity, and the timeless wisdom of Kabir. He dives deep into the importance of people-centric leadership, balancing empathy with tough decisions, and building partnerships that stand the test of time. Suresh also reveals the five Ps—People, Purpose, Partnership, Planet, and Performance—that drove Nestlé India’s sustainable growth and transformation.

If you’re interested in what it takes to lead with humility, communicate clearly during crises, and align personal values with organizational purpose, this episode is for you!

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Leadership, Purpose, and People: Suresh Narayanan, Former Chairman and Managing Director of Nestlé India

Leadership, Purpose, and People: Suresh Narayanan, Former Chairman and Managing Director of Nestlé India

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