Afterness: Home and Away

• Ganguly reflects on the experiences and decisions that shaped his career, including his more than thirty-five years with Unilever. Along the way, he recalls encounters and friendships with notable personalities such as Mother Teresa and Rajiv Gandhi, while also discussing failures and the sacrifices behind his success.

• Ashok Shekar Ganguly is a noted Indian industry expert and former chairman of Hindustan Lever. He spent more than thirty-five years with Unilever, served as chairman of Hindustan Lever from 1980 to 1990 and was a member of the Unilever Board from 1990 to 1997. He has also held board positions with several major multinational companies and served as a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha.

From growing up in Bombay to earning a PhD in Illinois and becoming one of India's prominent corporate leaders, Ashok Ganguly recounts the experiences that shaped his life and career. Afterness combines personal memories with reflections on leadership, decision-making, professional ambition, failure and resilience. The memoir provides an intimate look at the man behind a distinguished corporate career and the lessons he gathered along the way.