Anbu Varathan is a Metallurgical Engineer. He is a husband and father and an avid reader. So, to understand the opportunities and challenges for the exhibition business in India, there is no one more qualified to ask.
How do you balance both roles? Anbu: These are two hats of the same organization. Special care is taken so that both entities get adequate time and the required priority. Barry: Does one role ever conflict with the other?
If so, how do you handle conflicts? Anbu: There is a good level of synergy in both roles. Our stakeholders have a clear understanding of both roles and constant communication with stakeholders is a must to avoid any area of conflict.
At the Board level we have a shared vision and common thinking which makes it possible to eliminate or minimize conflict. BIEC, launched in , is seven years old.
Barry: Your academic background is in Metallurgical Engineering. What motivated you to switch to running a large facility and association? Anbu: While I started my career in the steel industry, I quickly became involved in the Association. How long have you been involved with the facility?
