Rishi Mehta
President & CEO
WAISL Limited
Overview
CXO spotlight on resilience, entrepreneurship, and continuous learning across telecom, hospitality, education, and aviation—leading WAISL with a growth mindset.
Perspective
Highlights India’s rising entrepreneurial spirit, urging youth to pursue passion-led, less-explored paths. Sees adversity as a catalyst for resilience and fast learning in complex corporate environments.
Key themes
- Stepping out of comfort zones to drive growth
- Resourceful, problem-solving entrepreneurial mindset
- Resilience and adaptability through adversity
- Continuous learning to navigate ambiguity
- Leading with passion and purpose
Quote
“The real growth happens when we step out of our comfort zones. What doesn’t break us, eventually builds us.”
Advice for HR professionals
- Embrace challenges and failures—they are the best teachers.
- Pursue passion-driven paths; entrepreneurial spirit is about resourcefulness.
- Lead with purpose to stay motivated through roadblocks.
- Continuously learn and act fast to thrive in complex environments.
How they unwind
Stays energized with daily physical activity—running, squash, swimming, yoga, gym—and avid reading to fuel curiosity.