Ms. Neelam Dhawan Hewlett Packard India Interview

This video features an interview with Ms. Neelam Dhawan, the Managing Director of Hewlett Packard India. She shares her early life in New Delhi, her driven nature to be at the top of her class, and how she overcame initial struggles with mathematics to become a national topper. She pursued economics and an MBA from Delhi University. Ms. Dhawan believes that success in business requires logical thinking and a focus on achieving results, emphasizing that "execution is the most important thing," quoting Thomas Edison: "strategy without execution is hallucination." She defines execution as completing assigned tasks to the best of one's ability and delivering expected outcomes, stressing the importance of not giving up. She highlights that individuals must actively seek knowledge and continuously reinvent themselves. Ms. Dhawan believes that the path to success for women in business is the same as for men, noting that young women today have significant opportunities due to a supportive environment and women-friendly company policies. While acknowledging a "boys club," she encourages women to work hard and prove their capabilities, stating that mediocrity will not lead to advancement for anyone.