Culture and Leadership Connections Podcast

Nitin Govila – Into The Unknown

Nitin Govila · August 19, 2022

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Interview with Nitin Govila

Podcast: Culture and Leadership Connections Podcast

August 19, 2022

Bio for Nitin Govila Nitin Govila, a global business executive, has an extensive background in building and growing regions and organizations across multiple industries, channels, and cultures. Episode highlight A North Indian raised in West India who went to France to study…

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About Nitin Govila

Management Leader, Entrepreneur, Engineer and Meditation Trainer

15+ Years in strategic leadership7 APAC and MEA territories managedHEC Paris MBA merit scholarBoard Chair Heartfulness Singapore

Nitin Govila is a seasoned executive with over 15 years of experience in driving strategic vision, building sustainable companies, and expanding markets. As the Chief Sales & Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President for APAC+MEA, Nitin has created strong organizations and market presence in Asia-Pacific, MEA, and Oceania. He has a history of helping to grow and/or create profitable and sustainable companies and organizations from ground zero, even in the midst of economic downturn.

Nitin is an expert in architecture and design, construction industry, composite materials, manufacturing, materials, and building facade. He has successfully transitioned from one sector/company to another and delivered the expected impact and outcomes. Nitin is a people-centric leader who is always very alert and aware of the impact of company decisions on people. He has also always believed that as a professional, one needs to find ways to give back to society.

Nitin is a Meditation Trainer for the global non-profit Heartfulness, and is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors for Heartfulness Singapore. He has brought this heart-centered approach to train individuals and assist corporate teams in providing clarity and balance of mind. Nitin has mentored and guided leaders, country managers, territory managers, product management team members, and plant managers. He excels at expanding target and product categories across untapped markets.

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Bio forNitin Govila

Nitin Govila, a global business executive, has an extensive background in building and growing regions and organizations across multiple industries, channels, and cultures.

Episode highlight

A North Indian raised in West India who went to France to study without knowing French, Nitin Govila can share a thing or two about absorbing cultures and spring-boarding from them to success.

Links

Email: nitingovila@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-govila-5224a3/

Website: https://www.sergeferrari.com/

Quotes

“Not only the mind, but the heart will play a very key role in any profession.”

Takeaways

Childhood Incidents

Nitin was born in Pune and lived there until the age of eight. His family originally came from North India and was close to another family from South India, who had a son similar in age to Nitin. The father of that family was a disciplinarian, but Nitin cherishes being treated equitably when the father would tutor both the boys, and looks back fondly over his memories with his childhood friend.

Influential Groups

Nitin describes Pune as a “very young city.” The people he was surrounded with brought different cultures, food, values, and languages, all of which nurtured his young spirit. He is still inspired to keep that youthful energy alive when he leads at work. He has also grown to be tolerant and appreciative of the many differences in others.

The sport of cricket is so endemic to Indian culture that it’s practically considered a religion, and like many of his peers, Nitin was passionate about sports. He now supports his children when they show an interest in sports.

He was introduced to meditation by one of his colleagues in India, and found peace, freedom, and community, helping him through major decisions in his life. He is now also a meditation trainer.

Nitin’s parents were independent and encouraged education among their children. His parents are religious, and he admires the sincerity and effort they put into their practice.

Temperament and Personality Influences

Nitin has always been a curious observer who emphatically believes in a “never give up” attitude, and invests deeply into situations while still maintaining an overall “helicopter view” of the situation.

Cultural Epiphanies

Nitin was impressed by the French culture, particularly when they showed him an alternative to firing an employee by instead providing opportunities to coach them and share their unique skillsets.

More Great Insights!

Nitin believes that the professionals of the future will learn to balance their hearts and minds, to listen to the voice of their hearts, and use their thinking to execute those commands.

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