According to Sushant, in India, the focus instead, is on getting the job done: “Ultimately this leads to some level of chaos and more often than not you were not successful because you were not following the right processes.”
The former wicket-keeper batsman has taken this into different aspects of his life, and in particular, into his transition to a career in finance. He is officially retired from cricket and is currently completing his MBA through the London Business School.
“Preparing for the MBA entrance exam and applying to some of the top colleges in the world and getting through one year in an extremely competitive environment has been a challenge. For me, staying structured and focused on the process and not worrying about the eventual outcome has really helped.”
Thinking of a move to business? Here’s how Sushant views the role of Finance and why he is drawn to it. “Finance is the nucleus of business”.
He worked on his own startup before attending London Business School. “Working in a team of three or four you tend to do everything possible, from operations to marketing, to finance. Having been through that I realised that finance is the nucleus of all businesses. All other departments have to flow through finance in order for the business to make financial sense. It allows you to go really deep into the business and to take a step back for a holistic view on things. That is something that attracted me to finance.”
Finally he believes that finance can play a positive a positive role in today’s changing world: “Most decisions today are driven by macroeconomic and geopolitical considerations. Given the fact that things are so volatile, individuals and corporations are going to need even more assistance in how to manage their wealth. Having professional, technical advice in how to maximise your investment portfolio will be on the rise rather than on the decline. At least that’s how I see it.”