Akshata Sharma
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Pooja Jain Gupta, Managing Director at Luxor Group, was entrusted with the responsibility of managing the Rs 2000 crore company after her father's passing. In a recent interview with Forbes India, she revealed that her first salary was Rs 1,743.
The Luxor group is the original owner of famous brands like Parker, Pilot, Waterman and other writing equipment.
Pooja, a trained salsa dancer, has always been captivated by what her father built with Luxor Writing Instruments. She is the only one of the four children who pursued a career in the business, and her father made sure it wasn't an easy path to the top.
She shared her journey and experiences in a candid interview. Reflecting on her father's passing, she recounted the sudden responsibility she inherited.…
Addressing the challenges of being a woman leader, Pooja expressed that she never saw her gender as a barrier, attributing her success to her father's teachings and her determination. She remains optimistic about the future of women in business, emphasizing the progress made and the potential for further growth.
Pooja is the third of four siblings and feels fortunate to have had the opportunity to work closely with her father. She believes in focusing on her work and karma, following her father's philosophy of being a Karm Yogi.
Pooja's journey is a testament to her resilience, dedication, and the strong values instilled by her family.
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