What Makes a Great Board Director? Lessons from 25 Years in Leadership | ft. Jagdeep Kochar

Industry Magnates Premier: Interview with Jagdeep Singh Kochar, Board Advisor – Enterprise Technology, Global Operating Models and Cybersecurity with FaceTime with Leaders—A WDC Initiative. We are honored to premiere the "Industry Magnates" with our esteemed guest, Jagdeep Singh Kochar. Explore leadership philosophy, ideas, and best practices that have propelled them in their professional and personal lives. Brief about Jagdeep Singh Kochar: FTWL mai update kar Brief about Jagdeep Singh Kochar: Jagdeep Singh Kochar is a senior technology and business transformation leader with 27 years of global experience across enterprise technology, digital transformation, AI and automation, cybersecurity, P&L management, and Global Capability Centre (GCC) strategy & operations.His global experience combines strategic leadership, commercial accountability, innovation, stakeholder management, talent development, and cross-cultural business expertise with leadership roles at Baker & Taylor, Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Wipro, Sify, Birlasoft, Infosys and couple of startups in marketing and customer experience space.He has served industries including technology services, digital distribution, banking and financial services, capital markets, telecom, media and entertainment, manufacturing, retail, automotive, logistics, consumer goods, hospitality, education, pharmaceuticals, and real estate. His recent achievements include establishing Baker & Taylor’s India GCC from the ground up, leading global cybersecurity operations, managing shared services and enterprise business operations, developing global growth strategies. At Wipro, HCL & Tech Mahindra he was driving AI, RPA, Business Analytics, AIOps, IoT, and smart manufacturing initiatives among others. He has held regional and global leadership responsibilities, built strategic partnerships, managed Fortune 100 client relationships, developed high-performing teams and Centres of Excellence, and driven customer experience transformation, operational efficiency, revenue growth, and market expansion.He holds an MBA/PGDBM from the Institute of Management & Technology, Ghaziabad, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Mumbai University. Following his executive career, Jagdeep is focusing on his work as a Certified Independent Director, AI governance advisor, startup investor, and mentor, helping boards and organisations navigate the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence. Watch the exclusive interview where our esteemed guest shares views on: 00:00 Introduction 03:33 – Jagdeep Singh Kochar on His Leadership Journey 08:10 – Building Successful Global Capability Centres (GCCs) 15:41 – Digital Transformation Beyond PowerPoint 22:46 – Technology, Cybersecurity & Boardroom Decisions 27:19 – Rapid-Fire Round with Jagdeep Kochar 32:25 – Governance, Trust & Leadership Accountability 38:26 – Why Jagdeep Joined Directors Institute #JagdeepSinghKochar #FaceTimeWithLeaders #DirectorsInstitute #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #GlobalCapabilityCentre #AIGovernance #BoardLeadership #CyberSecurity #LeadershipPodcast #IndependentDirector #TechnologyLeadership #WorldCouncilOfDirectors