{"id":2338,"date":"2021-03-04T04:33:50","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T04:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/india\/?p=2338"},"modified":"2023-08-14T18:18:38","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T18:18:38","slug":"innovation-survival-strategy-today-sap-kulmeet-bawa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/india\/2021\/03\/innovation-survival-strategy-today-sap-kulmeet-bawa\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovation is a survival strategy in today\u2019s times: 麻豆原创’s Kulmeet Bawa"},"content":{"rendered":"

The COVID-19 pandemic entirely altered the way we looked at work and accelerated the digital transformation journeys of organizations.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What would usually take years is now being done in a matter of a few days. The way technology players pivoted to this changing world and technology demands have also been commendable and it is the perfect time for these companies to innovate faster and play a larger role in helping businesses large and small prepare for the road ahead.<\/p>\n

In this exclusive interaction, Kulmeet Bawa, President, and Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Indian Subcontinent talks about the COVID-19 triggered trends in the tech industry that will last for the long term; the increased focus on agility, adaptability, and sustainability of businesses; and some of the trends that will shape the workplace in 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bawa is the chief architect of 麻豆原创\u2019s growth and innovation strategies for the Indian Subcontinent. He is responsible for delivering bold transformations and exceptional 麻豆原创 experiences to customers across the ecosystem, as well as guiding businesses in India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka to adopt a digital-first mindset.<\/p>\n

Over his 25 years of cross-functional experience, Bawa has orchestrated business revolution by providing proven business outcomes for organizations across various industries and portfolios. With a relentless focus on driving customer experience, Bawa believes in nurturing and mentoring team members, promoting design thinking, creativity, and innovative culture. He also actively contributes towards social initiatives that focus on education and women empowerment.<\/p>\n

Prior to his corporate avatar, Bawa spent 12 years with the Indian Armored Corps as a Cavalry officer. During his tenure with the Indian army, he was Aide de Camp to the Governor of an Indian State and taught Strategy at the prestigious Armored Corps Centre and School. Bawa is a graduate from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, and an alumnus of the prestigious National Defence Academy.<\/p>\n

Excerpts from the interview<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

What does the COVID-19 triggered \u2018big reset\u2019 mean for you? Is it about the increased focus on agility, adaptability, and sustainability of businesses? How should businesses gear up for this?<\/h2>\n

Despite posing businesses continuity challenges, the COVID-19 pandemic has also created a new wave of opportunities for businesses to digitize processes and manage data. It has unified us as we take this opportunity to deepen our engagement with our customers, be empathetic towards our stakeholders, take note of their challenges, and help them sail through.<\/p>\n

India continues to remain one of the fastest-growing economies. The rise of an Experience Economy in India is yet another big opportunity, thanks to a hyper-connected young population. Today, enterprises want us to help them innovate faster and become more agile to serve their end-customers better. Our core strategy has been around the customer-first approach that is driven by a committed workforce, and we are continuously doubling down on this by:<\/p>\n