The rise of India’s consultant CEO: From advisor to executor

Industry expertise with a strong cross-functional perspective, shaped by working on some of the most complex transformations in business, is important, says Shyam Unnikrishnan, managing partner, Bain & Co., India. “This experience builds true muscle memory: comfort with uncertainty, the ability to strip away complexity and focus on what truly creates value, and the ability to align different stakeholders while mobilizing teams towards a bold goal.”