American Airlines’ Philip Lewin had to first learn what to expect and then to be surprised when he moved to Delhi. But becoming more Indian is something he has accepted — more or less
Life is about the richness of the experiences you can pack into it. For me having the opportunity to work and live in a variety of different cultures and environments is an essential part of that. As a kid I have lived in Romania, Bulgaria, Seychelles and Switzerland. But so far, I had spent my career in the US and Europe and wanted to take a role outside Europe. So when my company asked me if I would like to move to India as country manager, I jumped at the opportunity.
(This story appears in the 16 April, 2010 issue of Forbes India. To visit our Archives, click here.)