CMO on Sabbatical Post 1: Stepping into the deep
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by “- Robert Frost A couple of months ago, the business I work on, Japan and Korea Focus Markets Grooming delivered a record fiscal 22/23, the best in the Global Business unit, despite voracious external headwinds, a result all of us on the business will remember and be proud of for years to come. A couple of months ago, I also decided to end my fourteen year tenure with the company. Before you spit out your morning coffee (or Kopi or Chai depending on where you are located), let me assure you there is method behind this madness. But first, I want to say thank you. Thank you to all my managers and mentors for the transformative impact you have had on my life. The contrast between an enthusiastic if tentative 23 year old, who had made the bold choice of leaving the Singapore EDB for P&G, and a notably more self-assured 37 year old is testament to the personal interest ...