Incredible Asia! I had a wonderful experience meeting colleagues in Asia over the last few weeks in four great cities: Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Mumbai. I have visited these cities many times since 1997 and often wondered what makes them unique. Tokyo is always the epitome of perfection, blending modernity and tradition. Shanghai's upbeat spirit has always filled me with awe and inspiration. Singapore seamlessly blends many Asian and international cultures with a super-efficient business environment. In Mumbai, I witnessed the onset of the monsoons, a reminder of the city's resilience and vibrancy (Rains this year were much-awaited providing respite from record heat waves and humidity). Despite their differences, the common thread is the people – colleagues, teams, and friends I meet. Steadfast in their commitment to the business and the patients, sharing keen business insights and laughs while extending the warm hospitality this region is known for! This trip was an excellent reminder that we all are far more alike than different. Here's to celebrating our diverse cultures, friendships, and shared purpose! #mycompany Heidi Landry, Muhammad Shire, Anthony K. Adeleye, and Qasim Hussain - Thanks for the company and the fun discussions on a wide variety of topics (often induced by sleep deprivation and jet-lag, I think!) Phei Yeng Han, Nupur Chakrabarti 祝凌 Tahmid Mannan, JUNJI UEDA, Vincent Mous - You lead fantastic teams! (As an aside- how would you describe these great cities?) Harish Harlani, Shivangi Jain, Sharad Lad, and Asim Saha - It was great catching up with you after so many years!
Keep it up!👍
Thanks Shashi for the visit and sharing your thoughts. It was a pleasure to have you here. Mumbai to me stands true to its moniker, Maximum City- diverse, vibrant, bustling with energy and purposeful; much like our team in APAC
Thank you for sharing your thoughts Shashi Mandapaty - as always it was a pleasure to travel with you, and I am continuously inspired and delighted by our Asia teams' capabilities and collaborative spirit. Thanks Muhammad Shire for joining us and Anthony K. Adeleye for hosting us!
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Perfectly said, Shashi Mandapaty It was a real privilege to accompany you and Heidi Landry on this trip. So much learning, engagement & fun! I’m still digesting the lessons from the masterclass on negotiations that you & Qasim Hussain delivered. Thank you & the entire APAC One Procurement team for being wonderful hosts Anthony K. Adeleye.
Hi...So happy for you for your commendable work and growth! Keept it going to attain new heights. I'm proud to hav worked with u long ago. All the best Shashi!
Thank you Shashi Mandapaty for your engagement with the APAC team along with a lot of great advice and wisdom shared! Kudos to all our APAC friends for being so engaging!
It was great to catch up with you f2f . Looking forward for your more frequent SG trip !!!
Shashi, thanks for sharing!
Vice President, MedTech Procurement Business Engagement Leader. Asia Pacific.
1moMany thanks Shashi Mandapaty for your reflections and for spending valuable time with us in the most dynamic region on earth (as one of our sr. business leaders aptly described APAC). It was a real pleasure for me and the APAC team to host you, Heidi Landry and Muhammad Shire and also to connect and learn from you and vice versa. There were a number of memorable moments throughout your visit but one that really resonated with me and others was your perspective on: 1) Learning to learn 2) Learning to lead - yourself and others 3) Learning to be uncomfortable Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you again in the region next year!