Maneesh Tripathi Delteq: Global Inspirational Leader 2022-2023

WCRCLEADERS in conversation with Maneesh Tripathi, Chief Executive Officer, Delteq

Singapore Indian Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (SICCI)

Board and Finance Member - Singapore Indian Association

CEO & Director - Marble Rocks VCC Fund - Singapore

What makes a strong leader? What are your key leadership strengths are make the strongest attributes of success.

Leadership is about living your own dream and making others a part of your dream in its execution and achievement. It is about harnessing the strength of all team members and aligning it towards ONE goal. The leadership strengths I have developed are :

Always avoid NO as an answer and always looks for options to say YES. There is always a way, without being unreal or unreasonable.

Doing the “right thing” always, come what may and be consistent in treatment

Unwavering commitment to the Goals once decided, pursue them amidst all adversities

Take tough decisions and not waver when things look adverse

Believe in family values- they are the backbone of our value system and they are the biggest emotional insurance we have.

An accomplishment that you consider to be the most significant in your career? What challenges did you face to reach to the success.

I have been at the helm of a Singapore (SGX) listed companies (SEVAK LTD. and DIGILIFE LTD) since 2010 as Group CEO and/or Director. Due to a crash in mobile phone Industry WW in 2015/16 our company made a massive loss. The shareholders at the AGM were very unhappy and were gunning for the Management/ Board. I declared publicly that I will go on $1 Salary per annum and will not take any salary till the company returns to profitability. I was the FIRST ever CEO of an ASEAN listed company to create such a gesture and own responsibility.