How a book convinced Arundhati Bhattacharya, one of India’s most powerful bankers, to try working for a U.S. tech company
Arundhati Bhattacharya, a prominent Indian banker, transitioned to the tech industry by accepting a leadership role at Salesforce in South Asia. Initially hesitant about a career change after retiring from the State Bank of India, she was persuaded by Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff's values, particularly the company's commitment to equal pay audits and its willingness to advocate for higher taxes. Under her leadership, Salesforce's South Asia operations have seen significant growth, expanding headcount and revenue, and her role has recently been extended to include Southeast Asia. AI
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