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T.V. Mohandas Pai, Chairman, Infosys BPO and
Member of the Board/Director, Infosys
Vijay Gurbaxani, director of the Merage School’s Center
for Research on IT and Organizations, and professor of
Information Systems and Computer Science served as
moderator for a panel discussion on Sourcing People,
Knowledge and Components from India. The second panel,
Operating and Selling in India, was led by Shiv Grewal,
senior corporate partner, Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth.
Highlights from the Panel Discussions
Venkat Tadanki, founder and chief executive officer of
Secova and founding member of Daksh –Whenconsidering
whether to engage in business in India, companies
should not be looking at just cost alone. They should be
looking to create centers of excellence. “It’s no longer a
case of onshore vs. offshore, but rather best shore!”
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Kris Wadia, Executive Partner of Global Sourcing at Accenture Ed Fuller, President and CEO of Marriott
International Lodging with Dean Andy Policano
Dwight Decker, chairman of Conexant Systems, Inc. –
Increasing intellectual intensity is the trend. India was
initially seen as a source of cheap labor. Today, Indian
companies have climbed up the value chain to provide
world-class services at highly competitive prices.
Tom Kenyon, vice president of Technology
Management Group, CSC – Providing opportunity and
growth are keys to stability and retention. Competitive
wages go without saying, but they are not the top
issues. Rather, creating a sense of involvement is more
important for retaining quality employees.
David Pyott, chairman and chief executive officer,
Allergan – Discussing the success factors and hurdles
Allergan has faced in India, Pyott pointed out that the
“untapped market opportunity is huge.” He also stressed
Global Business Strategies Conference
Navigating Today’s Economic Challenges
Monday, November 17, 2008 Irvine Marriott Hotel | 18000 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine | 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.