Prakash Tandon

Prakash Tandon

Prakash Tandon (1911-2004) was one of India's most influential business leaders in the second half of the 20th century. He also attained fame for his classic account of Punjabi life in the autobiographical book "Punjabi Century," the first part of a trilogy of which the next two parts were "Beyond Punjab" and "Return to Punjab".

He directed Hindustan Lever during the important transitional phase of Indian management.

External links

* [http://www.businessworld.in/oct0404/news04.asp Obituary in Businessworld]
* [http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/br/2002/06/18/stories/2002061800110300.htm Review in the Hindu]

He was the first Indian Chairman of Hindustan Level Ltd. (now known as Hindustan Unilever Ltd.). A Chartered Accuntant, trained in London, he was one of the pioneers of professional management in India. He also served as chairman of State trading corporation and is credited with earning discretion for a PSU manager from his political masters through his efficiency and honesty


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