In many ways AI feels smarter than us—faster, more precise, always available. But there’s one thing AI still can’t do and may never truly master: it cannot care. While AI algorithms can process and analyze volumes of data, recognize patterns and make (some) decisions, they lack the intrinsic human ability to feel.
The event, Leadership for a Rising India, featured two high-impact sessions that brought together CEOs, industry veterans, visionary entrepreneurs, and board leaders . Together, these conversations offered a blueprint for navigating growth, complexity, and change in an evolving India.
Introduced by Archana Ram and moderated by Vipul Roongta, this panel explored India’s real estate transformation with insights from Irfan Razack and Prashant Sarin.
Moderated by Sonny Iqbal, this fireside chat with Harsh Mariwala and Deepak Satwalekar delved on succession, governance, and founder transitions in family enterprises.
We sat down with Sarah Siddiqui, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Nordson Corporation, for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolving role of HR, the future of talent and succession planning, the impact of AI, and how culture remains the foundation for sustainable growth.
To break free from practices that inhibit fresh perspectives and to embrace a more inclusive future, South African boards must rethink their succession and governance practices. This can be difficult to do without objective, external support.
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