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Purpose-Driven Leadership: Capital One's Sanjiv Yajnik
Jun 19, 2024
Former marine engineer turned President of Financial Services at Capital One, Sanjiv Yajnik, shares his inspiring journey from the seas to the boardroom. Topics include risk-taking, career transitions, leadership during crises, and building a values-based company culture.
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- Sanjeev Yajnik transitioned from marine engineering to purpose-driven leadership through risk management and agile approaches.
- Personal growth catalysts, including encounters with Mother Teresa, shaped Sanjeev Yajnik's leadership philosophy centered on embracing challenges and prioritizing people's welfare.
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Sanjeev Yajnik's Journey to Becoming Capital One's President of Financial Services
Sanjeev Yajnik, the president of financial services at Capital One, shares how his diverse skills acquired from his marine engineering days and experiences at Pepsi and Circuit City paved his path to success. Despite starting his career as a marine engineer in Calcutta, India, Sanjeev transitioned to key leadership roles through risk management and agile leadership approaches, shaping him into a purpose-driven leader known for turning around businesses.
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