Execs lap up chance for new avatar

Economic Times 25/03/2010

Cross-industry shifts have traditionally been driven by emerging businesses like telecom, retail and real estate where there was no existing talent pool. But this time, it’s also led by the need for innovative thinking, says Vinamra Shastri, partner, strategic services, at Grant Thornton India. “Companies are realising they need to move out of autopilot mode; they need fresh ideas. People coming in from unrelated businesses bring in more passion to deliver new ideas.”