Some are innovators, some have inherited their family business and some are at the helm of big corporate houses. They are all successful in their own stride. Can you identify these business leaders? Take this quiz to find out...
1) AM Naik, Larsen & Tubro 2) Anand Mahindra, Mahindra & Mahindra 3) Deepak Parekh, HDFC Bank
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Wrong! The correct answer is AM Naik, Larsen & Tubro
AM Naik is the chairman and managing director of Larsen&Toubro. He joined the company in as a Junior Engineer in 1965. He was promoted as general manager in 1986, and in 2003, he was appointed as chairman of Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
Correct! AM Naik, Larsen & Tubro AM Naik is the chairman and managing director of Larsen&Toubro. He joined the company in as a Junior Engineer in 1965. He was promoted as general manager in 1986, and in 2003, he was appointed as chairman of Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
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1) Narayana Murthy, Infosys 2) Paul Hermelin, Capgemini 3) N Chandrasekaran, TCS
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Wrong! The correct answer is N Chandrasekaran, TCS
Natarajan Chandrasekaran, fondly known as Chandra, is the Chief Executive Officer and managing director of Tata Consultancy Services. Beyond the office, Chandra is a passionate long-distance runner and has completed marathons in Mumbai, New York, Prague, Stockholm and Vienna.
Correct! N Chandrasekaran, TCS Natarajan Chandrasekaran, fondly known as Chandra, is the Chief Executive Officer and managing director of Tata Consultancy Services. Beyond the office, Chandra is a passionate long-distance runner and has completed marathons in Mumbai, New York, Prague, Stockholm and Vienna.
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1) Kumar Mangalam Birla, Aditya Birla Group 2) Cyrus Mistry, Tata Sons 3) Adi Godrej, Godrej
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Wrong! The correct answer is Cyrus Mistry, Tata Sons
A director of Tata Sons since 2006, Cyrus Mistry was appointed as deputy chairman in November 2011. He is the youngest son of Irish construction magnate Pallonji Mistry. An avid golfer, Mistry is also a founder member of the Construction Federation of India.
Correct! Cyrus Mistry, Tata Sons A director of Tata Sons since 2006, Cyrus Mistry was appointed as deputy chairman in November 2011. He is the youngest son of Irish construction magnate Pallonji Mistry. An avid golfer, Mistry is also a founder member of the Construction Federation of India.
Nitin Paranjpe joined Hindustan Unilever as a management trainee in 1987. In his early years in the company, Paranjpe worked as area sales manager - detergents and then product manager - detergents.
Correct! Nitin Paranjpe, HUL Nitin Paranjpe joined Hindustan Unilever as a management trainee in 1987. In his early years in the company, Paranjpe worked as area sales manager - detergents and then product manager - detergents.
Shiv Nadar is the chairman and chief strategy officer of HCL Technologies. Shiv Nadar founded HCL in the mid-1970s and transformed the IT hardware company into an IT Enterprise over the next three decades by constantly reinventing his company's focus.
Correct! Shiv Nadar, HCL Shiv Nadar is the chairman and chief strategy officer of HCL Technologies. Shiv Nadar founded HCL in the mid-1970s and transformed the IT hardware company into an IT Enterprise over the next three decades by constantly reinventing his company's focus.
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1) Eric Schmidt, Google. 2) Larry Ellison, Oracle 3) Shantanu Narayen, Adobe
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Wrong! The correct answer is Larry Ellison, Oracle
Larry Ellison is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Oracle Corporation, one of the world's leading enterprise software companies. As of 2012, he is the third wealthiest American citizen, with an estimated worth of $36.5 billion.
Correct! Larry Ellison, Oracle Larry Ellison is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Oracle Corporation, one of the world's leading enterprise software companies. As of 2012, he is the third wealthiest American citizen, with an estimated worth of $36.5 billion.
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1) Steve Ballmer, Microsoft 2) Tim Cook, Apple Inc 3) Geesung Choi, Samsung
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Wrong! The correct answer is Steve Ballmer, Microsoft
Steve Ballmer is chief executive officer of Microsoft Corporation. Ballmer joined Microsoft in 1980 and was the first business manager hired by Bill Gates. Ballmer graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's degree in mathematics and economics.
Correct! Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Steve Ballmer is chief executive officer of Microsoft Corporation. Ballmer joined Microsoft in 1980 and was the first business manager hired by Bill Gates. Ballmer graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's degree in mathematics and economics.
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1) KP Singh, DLF 2) KBS Anand, Asian Paints 3) Vikas Oberoi, Oberoi Realty
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Wrong! The correct answer is KP Singh, DLF
Kushal Pal Singh Teotia is the chairman and CEO of DLF Limited, India's largest real estate developer. He stands at 130th position in the Forbes's list of world's richest people, released in 2011, and has a personal wealth of $7.3 billion.
Correct! KP Singh, DLF Kushal Pal Singh Teotia is the chairman and CEO of DLF Limited, India's largest real estate developer. He stands at 130th position in the Forbes's list of world's richest people, released in 2011, and has a personal wealth of $7.3 billion.
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1) Shikha Sharma, Asix Bank 2) Chanda Kochhar, ICICI Bank 3) Naina Lal Kidwai, HSBC India
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Wrong! The correct answer is Naina Lal Kidwai, HSBC India
Naina Lal Kidwai is the group general manager and country head of HSBC India. Kidwai was the first Indian woman to graduate from Harvard Business School.
Correct! Naina Lal Kidwai, HSBC India Naina Lal Kidwai is the group general manager and country head of HSBC India. Kidwai was the first Indian woman to graduate from Harvard Business School.
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1) Vikram Pandit, Citibank 2) Uday Kotak, Kotak Mahindra Bank 3) Anand Kripalu, Cadbury India
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Wrong! The correct answer is Uday Kotak, Kotak Mahindra Bank
Uday Kotak is the vice-chairman and managing director of Kotak Mahindra Bank. He owns a 50 per cent stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank. Forbes estimated his wealth to be $4.1 billion in 2012.
Correct! Uday Kotak, Kotak Mahindra Bank Uday Kotak is the vice-chairman and managing director of Kotak Mahindra Bank. He owns a 50 per cent stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank. Forbes estimated his wealth to be $4.1 billion in 2012.
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1) Bill Murto, Compaq 2) Peter Bartolotta, Lenovo 3) Tim Cook, Apple
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Wrong! The correct answer is Tim Cook, Apple
Tim Cook is the CEO of Apple and serves on its Board of Directors. Before being named CEO in August 2011, Tim was Apple's COO and was responsible for all of the company's worldwide sales and operations, including end-to-end management of Apple's supply chain, sales activities, and service and support in all markets and countries.
Correct! Tim Cook, Apple Tim Cook is the CEO of Apple and serves on its Board of Directors. Before being named CEO in August 2011, Tim was Apple's COO and was responsible for all of the company's worldwide sales and operations, including end-to-end management of Apple's supply chain, sales activities, and service and support in all markets and countries.
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1) Zia Mody, AZB Partners 2) Shikha Sharma, Axis Bank 3) Vinita Bali, Britannia Industries
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Wrong! The correct answer is Shikha Sharma, Axis Bank
Shikha Sharma is the managing director and CEO of Axis Bank. She started her career in 1980 at ICICI in project finance. Later, she headed the Securities Trading and Research business and also worked at JP Morgan Singapore on derivatives servicing South East Asia.
Correct! Shikha Sharma, Axis Bank Shikha Sharma is the managing director and CEO of Axis Bank. She started her career in 1980 at ICICI in project finance. Later, she headed the Securities Trading and Research business and also worked at JP Morgan Singapore on derivatives servicing South East Asia.
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1) Shashi Ruia, Essar Group 2) Naveen Jindal, Jindal Group 3) Jeh Wadia, Wadia Group
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Wrong! The correct answer is Shashi Ruia, Essar Group
Shashi Ruia is the chairman of the Essar Group. Ruia began his career in the family business in 1965 under the guidance of his father, the late Nand Kishore Ruia.
Correct! Shashi Ruia, Essar Group Shashi Ruia is the chairman of the Essar Group. Ruia began his career in the family business in 1965 under the guidance of his father, the late Nand Kishore Ruia.
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1) Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook 2) Larry Page, Google 3) Jeff Bezos, Amazon
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Wrong! The correct answer is Larry Page, Google
Lawrence "Larry" Page is best known as the co-founder of Google. On April 4, 2011, he took on the role of chief executive officer of Google, replacing Eric Schmidt. As of 2012, his personal wealth is estimated to be $18.7 billion.
Correct! Larry Page, Google Lawrence "Larry" Page is best known as the co-founder of Google. On April 4, 2011, he took on the role of chief executive officer of Google, replacing Eric Schmidt. As of 2012, his personal wealth is estimated to be $18.7 billion.
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1) Uday Shankar, Star Network 2) Subash Chandra, Zee Network 3) MD Mallya, Bank of Baroda
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Wrong! The correct answer is Subash Chandra, Zee Network
Subhash Chandra is the chairman of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited and promoter of the Essel Group of companies. Chandra who is referred to as the media moghul of India, revolutionised the television industry by Zee TV in 1992.
Correct! Subash Chandra, Zee Network Subhash Chandra is the chairman of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited and promoter of the Essel Group of companies. Chandra who is referred to as the media moghul of India, revolutionised the television industry by Zee TV in 1992.
SD Shibulal, better known as Shibu, is the co-founder and current CEO of Infosys, a consulting and IT services company based in India. Shibulal is a member of the Board of Directors of Infosys.
Correct! SD Shibulal, Infosys SD Shibulal, better known as Shibu, is the co-founder and current CEO of Infosys, a consulting and IT services company based in India. Shibulal is a member of the Board of Directors of Infosys.
Wrong! The correct answer is Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Biocon
Kiran Mazumdar Shaw is the chairman and managing director of Biocon Limited a biotechnology company based in Bangalore. She started Biocon in 1978.
Correct! Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Biocon Kiran Mazumdar Shaw is the chairman and managing director of Biocon Limited a biotechnology company based in Bangalore. She started Biocon in 1978.
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1) Bo Shin Seo, Hyundai 2) Hironori Kanayama, Honda Siel Cars India 3) Michael Perschke, Audi India
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Wrong! The correct answer is Hironori Kanayama, Honda Siel Cars India
Hironori Kanayama is president and CEO of Honda Siel Cars India. Kanayama has been associated with Honda Motor Company for over three decades. He started his career at Honda Motor Company Ltd., Tokyo, Japan in 1976.
Correct! Hironori Kanayama, Honda Siel Cars India Hironori Kanayama is president and CEO of Honda Siel Cars India. Kanayama has been associated with Honda Motor Company for over three decades. He started his career at Honda Motor Company Ltd., Tokyo, Japan in 1976.
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1) Kalpana Morparia , JP Morgan India 2) Neelam Dhawan, Hewlett-Packard India 3) Mallika Srinivasan, TAFE
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Wrong! The correct answer is Kalpana Morparia , JP Morgan India
Kalpana Morparia is chief executive officer of JP Morgan, India. Prior to joining JP Morgan India, Morparia served as vice chair on the boards of ICICI Group. She was a joint managing director of ICICI Group from 2001 to 2007.
Correct! Kalpana Morparia , JP Morgan India Kalpana Morparia is chief executive officer of JP Morgan, India. Prior to joining JP Morgan India, Morparia served as vice chair on the boards of ICICI Group. She was a joint managing director of ICICI Group from 2001 to 2007.
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1) Pratip Chaudhuri , State Bank of India 2) S Raman, Canara Bank 3) RM Malla, IDBI Bank
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Wrong! The correct answer is Pratip Chaudhuri , State Bank of India
Pratip Chaudhuri is the chairman of State Bank of India. Prior to that he was the deputy managing director of the International Division of SBI. He joined the State Bank of India 37 years back as a probationary officer in 1974.
Correct! Pratip Chaudhuri , State Bank of India Pratip Chaudhuri is the chairman of State Bank of India. Prior to that he was the deputy managing director of the International Division of SBI. He joined the State Bank of India 37 years back as a probationary officer in 1974.
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1) Nusli Wadia, Wadia Group 2) Rajiv Bajaj, Bajaj Auto 3) Amit Gupta, Hero Motors
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Wrong! The correct answer is Rajiv Bajaj, Bajaj Auto
Rajiv Bajaj in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pune in 1988, and then completed his masters in Manufacturing Systems Engineering, with distinction, from the University of Warwick in 1990. He has since worked at Bajaj Auto.
Correct! Rajiv Bajaj, Bajaj Auto Rajiv Bajaj in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pune in 1988, and then completed his masters in Manufacturing Systems Engineering, with distinction, from the University of Warwick in 1990. He has since worked at Bajaj Auto.
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1) Paul S Otellini, Intel Corporation 2) Paul Maritz, VMWare 3) Joe Tucci, EMC
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Wrong! The correct answer is Paul S Otellini, Intel Corporation
Paul S Otellini is president and chief executive officer of Intel Corporation. He became the company's fifth CEO, succeeding Craig R. Barrett. Otellini joined Intel in 1974.
Correct! Paul S Otellini, Intel Corporation Paul S Otellini is president and chief executive officer of Intel Corporation. He became the company's fifth CEO, succeeding Craig R. Barrett. Otellini joined Intel in 1974.
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1) Prakash Telang, Tata Motors 2) Alok Kumar Misra, Bank of India 3) Niranjan Hiranandani, Hiranandani Group
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Wrong! The correct answer is Prakash Telang, Tata Motors
Prakash Telang is the managing director of Tata Motors. An MBA from IIM- Ahmedabad Telang has over three decades of functional expertise in the automotive industry and machinery manufacturing.
Correct! Prakash Telang, Tata Motors Prakash Telang is the managing director of Tata Motors. An MBA from IIM- Ahmedabad Telang has over three decades of functional expertise in the automotive industry and machinery manufacturing.
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1) Bhaskar Bhat, Titan 2) R Sridhar, Shriram Transport Finance 3) YC Deveshwar, ITC Limited
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Wrong! The correct answer is YC Deveshwar, ITC Limited
YC Deveshwar is the chairman of ITC Limited, one of India's largest multi-business conglomerates. An alumni of IIT-Delhi, Y C Deveshwar joined ITC Limited in 1968.
Correct! YC Deveshwar, ITC Limited YC Deveshwar is the chairman of ITC Limited, one of India's largest multi-business conglomerates. An alumni of IIT-Delhi, Y C Deveshwar joined ITC Limited in 1968.
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1) David Cote, Honeywell 2) Jamie Dimon, JP Morgan Chase 3) Joseph W Saunders, Visa
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Wrong! The correct answer is Jamie Dimon, JP Morgan Chase
Jamie Dimon the chairman, president and chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase, one of the Big Four banks of the United States. Dimon was named as the world's 100 most influential people by Time's magazine in 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2011.
Correct! Jamie Dimon, JP Morgan Chase Jamie Dimon the chairman, president and chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase, one of the Big Four banks of the United States. Dimon was named as the world's 100 most influential people by Time's magazine in 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2011.
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1) Venu Srinivasan, TVS Motors 2) Gautam Singhania, Raymond 3) SM Trehan, Crompton Greaves
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Wrong! The correct answer is Venu Srinivasan, TVS Motors
Venu Srinivasan is the chairman and managing director of Sundaram Clayton Ltd and TVS Motor Company, the third largest two wheeler manufacturer in India. He is also the Honorary Consul General of Republic of Korea.
Correct! Venu Srinivasan, TVS Motors Venu Srinivasan is the chairman and managing director of Sundaram Clayton Ltd and TVS Motor Company, the third largest two wheeler manufacturer in India. He is also the Honorary Consul General of Republic of Korea.
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1) Joerg Mueller, Volkswagen India 2) Shinzo Nakanishi, Maruti Suzuki 3) Bo Shin Seo, Hyundai
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Wrong! The correct answer is Shinzo Nakanishi, Maruti Suzuki
Shinzo Nakanishi is the managing director and chief executive officer of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL). He joined Suzuki Motor Co., Ltd. in April 1971. Nakanishi holds a law graduate from Faculty of Law, Doshisha University.
Correct! Shinzo Nakanishi, Maruti Suzuki Shinzo Nakanishi is the managing director and chief executive officer of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL). He joined Suzuki Motor Co., Ltd. in April 1971. Nakanishi holds a law graduate from Faculty of Law, Doshisha University.
Wrong! The correct answer is Sunil Mittal, Bharti Enterprises
Sunil Mittal is the chairman and group CEO of Bharti Enterprises. The US$8.3 billion turnover company runs India's leading GSM-based mobile phone service and world's fifth largest wireless company. In 2007, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour.
Correct! Sunil Mittal, Bharti Enterprises Sunil Mittal is the chairman and group CEO of Bharti Enterprises. The US$8.3 billion turnover company runs India's leading GSM-based mobile phone service and world's fifth largest wireless company. In 2007, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour.
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1) Dr Prathap C Reddy, Apollo Hospitals Group 2) Nilesh Gupta Lupin, Pharmaceuticals 3) Arun Sawhney, Ranabxy
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Wrong! The correct answer is Dr Prathap C Reddy, Apollo Hospitals Group
Dr Prathap C Reddy is a cardiologist and entrepreneur who founded the first corporate chain of hospitals in India – the Apollo Hospitals Group. Dr Prathap C Reddy was conferred with second highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan in March 2010.
Correct! Dr Prathap C Reddy, Apollo Hospitals Group Dr Prathap C Reddy is a cardiologist and entrepreneur who founded the first corporate chain of hospitals in India – the Apollo Hospitals Group. Dr Prathap C Reddy was conferred with second highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan in March 2010.
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1) Alan Mulally, Ford Motor 2) Jeffrey Bewkes, Time Warner 3) Jeffrey Immelt, GE
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Wrong! The correct answer is Jeffrey Immelt, GE
Jeffrey Immelt is the chairman of the board and chief executive officer of the US-based company General Electric. He was selected by GE's Board of Directors in 2000 to replace Jack Welch.
Correct! Jeffrey Immelt, GE Jeffrey Immelt is the chairman of the board and chief executive officer of the US-based company General Electric. He was selected by GE's Board of Directors in 2000 to replace Jack Welch.