Ravikumar spent four years living with his family in Japan and China . Sent by his employer to further his knowledge of Asian business, what marked those years beyond the professional pursuits was a more nuanced understanding of Japanese and Chinese culture. Oriental Tunes is a recount of countless funny, fascinating, and surprising events that typified the life of the author and his family - and the life of many foreigners. Ravikumar uses these stories to bri
There are many books about what makes CEOs tick. One has rarely heard of such a book on CFOs. With a lively narrative and short, snappy chapters, it breaks fresh ground on how finance professionals can be more effective.
- T T Ram Mohan, former Professor (Finance and Economics), IIM Ahmedabad and Member, PM’s Economic Advisory Council
Ravi clearly outlines the expectations of today's CEOs of their CFOs and how finance
Insightful, topical and relevant, the book avoids theory and provides practical guidance for strategic and tactical decision-making in everyday work. Written with inputs from CEOs and eight CFOs of highly reputed companies, cutting across industries, it is peppered with real experiences and challenges. The entire narrative is built around anecdotes, examples and best practices, making it an interesting read. The author uses the power of storytelling to help fi