Episode #99
Philip Kurian: CEO, Ricago
Philip shares his journey from steering turnarounds at global organizations like Pearson and ETS to leading Ricago’s mission of making compliance a strategic advantage. We discuss:
✨ The key ingredients for turning around underperforming businesses
✨ How to drive innovation in both startups and large enterprises
✨Change in traditional leadership practices
✨ The story behind Ricago’s new “Re-Define Tomorrow” branding
✨ How compliance can become a growth enabler, not just a cost
✨ The importance of data security, privacy, and proactive compliance in the age of AI
✨ Why giving back to society is essential for modern leaders
✨ Philip’s single most important advice for emerging leaders and entrepreneurs
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