Arun is a thought leader and writer on transformational change and leadership, with extensive experience across both the private and public sectors. His work focuses on how these sectors can collaborate to foster inclusive growth and development in India.

He served as Chairman of Boston Consulting Group (BCG) India for eight years and spent 25 years with the Tata Group, including serving on the Board of Tata Motors. From 2009 to 2014, he was a member of the Planning Commission of India, where he worked on strategies and policies related to industrialisation and urbanisation. He has also led participative scenario-building initiatives for the future of India with the Confederation of Indian Industry and the World Economic Forum.

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