My First Win with Cipla Health's Shivam Puri
It's not everyday you hear about the foundational victories that set India's most prominent business personalities on their path. In our special feature, 'My First Win,' we turn back the clock with CEOs to discover the cherished awards and recognitions that truly mattered. These early honors, whether a student accolade or a surprising industry nod, did more than just enhance their CVs; they left an indelible mark on their mindset, fueled their ambition, and sculpted their leadership style.
Today, we present the story of
Shivam Puri
, MD and CEO of
Cipla Health
. Puri vividly recalls his inaugural
professional triumph
, a formative experience during his tenure at
Hindustan Unilever Limited
.
'My first win is very clearly etched in my memory. It was as the
Area Sales Manager
at Hindustan Unilever Limited for erstwhile Andhra Pradesh,' Puri recounts. He describes inheriting a challenging situation: 'At that time, I inherited a declining area and a disheartened team.'
The transformation that followed was remarkable. 'The same team within two years became one of the best-performing units within the branch,' he states with evident pride. Puri pinpoints the core of this success: 'The biggest change that helped drive this was a mindset shift.'
That pivotal experience left an indelible mark on his leadership philosophy. 'That experience taught me to see challenges as opportunities and the criticality of team mindset in shaping victories,' he explains. This lesson became a guiding principle, transforming his approach to obstacles. 'Every hurdle hence becomes a chance to create upside.'
To this day, instilling a positive and proactive attitude remains paramount for Puri. 'To this date, creating a winning mindset amongst the team always tops the agenda for me,' he concludes, underscoring the enduring impact of that first significant professional win.
Puri was part of the Grand Jury for the 7th edition of the ET Shark Awards.
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