“The only decision we should make about India from the UK is not to make decisions about India from the UK,” said Richard Hawkes, CEO of the British Asian Trust, when he stepped into the role.
In this episode of India: A Story in the Making, we uncover how a British leader who once knew nothing about India has grown to deeply love the country—to the extent that he finds inspiration in its chaos, enjoys hours in traffic, and applies the concept of jugaad (finding creative solutions with limited resources) in his daily life.
Richard shares his unique perspective on what is it about India—its energy, its contradictions, its challenges—that drives him? He believes India’s evolving social sector holds valuable lessons for the world.
We also ask Richard about his remarkable journey—how he has consistently held top leadership positions throughout his career, his leadership hacks, and how young people passionate about the social sector can find meaningful work and build fulfilling careers.
For anyone interested in leadership, social change, social finance, or understanding India’s complex story, this conversation offers fresh insights and practical takeaways.
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