The willingness to embrace change is what has kept me going, no matter the industry I found myself in.
Consider the analogy of the Vikings who burned their ships upon reaching new shores.
With the sea behind them and the enemy ahead, their only option was to move forward.
This is precisely how I navigate stepping into new industries,
And it’s this approach that has led to me having a career in vastly different sectors.
My first job was in India, assembling two-in-one tape cassette recorders. I started on the production line, but from there, things grew — from managing one factory to overseeing multiple factories across the country.
I didn’t know anything about consumer electronics when I started; it was about diving in, figuring it out as I went, and staying committed to the process.
Years later, when I moved to the US, the transition was equally as dramatic.
From selling industrial gases and chemicals to working in cryopreservation – each new role was completely unrelated to my previous experience.
Then came Dubai, where I found myself on the construction site of the now-iconic FIVE Palm Jumeirah, with limited experience in construction.
It was another opportunity to learn from the ground up and grow through hands-on experience.
Growth doesn’t come from knowing it all upfront —
It comes from embracing change and moving forward, even when the path isn’t clear.
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