I turned seventy-five recently. My life has had three distinct phases to it. The first phase was spent learning & developing skills. This was followed by my stint in the corporate world, where I learned and contributed. The third phase has been defined by a mix of my continued professional interests as well as enjoying my passions – be it travel, current affairs, the written word or music.

I pursued Engineering at the behest of my father, from the Thapar Institute of Engineering, Patiala. I followed it up with a Masters in Marketing Management from FMS, Delhi University, as Sales/Marketing were more aligned to my interest. After working at Cutler Hammer, Kirloskar’s & Spencer’s, I got the opportunity to helm a national role at VIP Industries in Bombay. The company grew at a phenomenal pace during my tenure, and in the process, I grew along with it.

After a wonderful run of six years, I decided to venture out on my own. Unfortunately, the venture ran into choppy waters, and I eventually wrapped it up. This was a humbling experience, but taught me many life lessons. I got back on my feet to start my consulting firm Matrix Marketing, and applied all my learnings to my clients. I also set up a small unit to market high quality stationery items. While the journey from a financial setback to stability wasn’t easy, it became possible with the support of my wife Bubli, and my two daughters – Anisha & Geetika.