100 COSMOPOLITAN APRIL 2018work
Namita Thapar
Executive Director, Emcure Pharmaceuticals,
and CEO, Young Entrepreneurs Academy, India
Namita heads finance, HR and marketing at Emcure,
and also teaches students about entrepreneurship at her
academy. She’s also on the board of a public company and of
her business school, the Fuqua School of Business.MY TIP
“I make lists and prioritise like most people. But the one
thing that I find helps me most—is that I’m, not ashamed to
ask for help. It shouldn’t make you feel any less like a leader.
In fact, it helps you do your job better. My job also requires
me to constantly make quick and effective decisions, and
I tend to go with my gut. As much as I would like to get
people’s opinions on a matter, I don’t always have the time to,
but my instinct hasn’t failed me so far. I also have designated
time slots for each task during the day, which includes my
workout session, being a mother to my kids and all other
commitments. I make a to-do list on my way to work, and I
end my day early to spend time with my children.”Vandana Luthra
Founder, VLCC Group
“The major chunk of my work is devoted to daily meetings
on brand strategies and expansion, I need to be aware
of anything new happening in my industry and adapt
to changes. I have also been involved in several other
initiatives in the beauty and wellness industry. Other than
working as the chairperson of VLCC, I am also working
as the chairperson of the Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill
Council. My job is to create an organised body that can
set benchmarks and service standards for this sector, and
can provide a platform where students can interact with
industry leaders.”MY TIP
“I start my day early with a couple of suryanamaskars to
keep myself brimming with energy all day. It’s my own
personal time, even if it’s only for a few minutes. For
the rest of the day, I prioritise my tasks according to
importance. But it’s key to delegate those tasks—leave it
to the people who are skilled in their individual areas of
work. The more files you clear by transferring them from
your table to that of an assignment expert, the more time
you have to generate new ideas.”