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Indian Businessman Shiv Nadar on ‘Talk Asia’ on CNN
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This week on TALK ASIA, Satinder Bindra sits down with India’s Shiv Nadar, head of the HCL Group of Companies, one of the largest computer hardware and software conglomerates in the country.
Nadar is a self-made billionaire who defines success not just in terms of what is reflected in the bottom line. “The benchmark which I will use is how well is this organization serving its stakeholders, and how strongly is it built to serve its stakeholders. See, stakeholders are basically three, the customers, the employees, the shareholders. We follow a principle of employee first. If we put our employee first, and if they are satisfied and they are happy, and if their aspirations are filled here, then they will do things which will be naturally making our customers extremely happy, which in turn will take care of the shareholder,” the billionaire says.
The secret to success, Nadar says, is staying aware: “… you must, you have to carry that feeling. You know, like they say, in Africa, you know I’ve seen the posters of it it’s very nice, if you’re born a gazelle, you get up in the morning and think that how I run faster than the fastest lion, and if you’re born a lion, how do I run faster than the slowest gazelle. So, whichever way, if you’re born in Africa, you get up and run. So, if you’re going to be an entrepreneur you have to stay permanently paranoid.”
Inspiration, for Nadar, comes from athletes from the sporting world and not from fellow businessmen. “You know, I’m a very avid watcher of many games, and some of the sports people have stayed my very good friends. And I have seen the passion to achieve certain gold, and the goals are always a level of excellence… when they win, they are extremely happy. When they fail, you can see them, in their face, their goal association is 100%,” he said.
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Steven Davis joins Sony Pictures Networks India as Content Licensing Manager
Seasoned media professional brings over 14 years of syndication and distribution expertise.
MUMBAI: Steven Davis has found a new reel home and this time, it’s at one of India’s biggest entertainment powerhouses. Steven Davis has joined Sony Pictures Networks India as manager of content licensing, marking a significant new chapter in his career within the media and entertainment industry. With more than 14 years of rich experience in content licensing, syndication, distribution, and sales, Davis brings deep operational knowledge and a proven track record of driving revenue through strategic content partnerships.
Prior to this move, he served as senior manager for content licensing & syndication at Rajshri Entertainment for over five years (November 2020 – March 2026), where he orchestrated the full cycle of content licensing and distribution. He has also held leadership roles at Veon Events, Bizzy Baby Media, Yoboho New Media, Vuclip, Saregama India, and Hungama.
In his new role at Sony Pictures Networks India, Davis will contribute to expanding the company’s diverse content portfolio and strengthening its reach across global markets.
The appointment adds valuable expertise to Sony Pictures Networks India’s content licensing team as the company continues to grow its presence in an increasingly competitive entertainment landscape.
From managing syndication at Rajshri to now licensing content at Sony, Steven Davis clearly knows how to keep the stories flowing. His move signals yet another seasoned hand joining the ranks to help some of India’s biggest shows and films find new audiences worldwide.
