In this episode of the For All Podcast by Great Place To Work® India, Harit shares with Balbir Singh, CEO of Great Place To Work India, how storytelling has shaped his leadership journey and offers insights into the mindset future leaders need to thrive.

Harit Nagpal, the MD & CEO of Tata Play has a career spanning over four decades and has held leadership roles at renowned brands like Shoppers Stop, Vodafone, and PepsiCo. He has also authored the book “Adapt- To Thrive, Not Just Survive” and co-authored a case study for the London Business School curriculum.

Leading one of the world’s most iconic hospitality brands in a fast-growing and culturally diverse region requires more than just operational excellence; it calls for emotional intelligence, cultural fluency and a deep commitment to people. At Hilton, these are embedded in how teams work, lead and serve every day.

In this episode of the For All Podcast by Great Place to Work® India, Balbir Singh, CEO of Great Place To Work India, is joined by Zubin Saxena, Senior Vice President and Regional Head, South Asia at Hilton, for a candid conversation on how to sustain a people-first culture that promises higher revenues and shareholders’ returns.

Balfour Manuel, Managing Director of Blue Dart Express, joined the company as a young MBA graduate and rose through the ranks to lead one of India’s most trusted logistics brands. He was named ‘CEO of the Year’ at the 23rd Business Leader of the Year Awards in 2025.

In this episode of the For All Podcast, hosted by Balbir Singh, CEO, Great Place to Work® India, Balfour reflects on Blue Dart’s enduring culture, from early values to everyday actions that build trust, resilience, and belonging.