Sanjeev Bikhchandani

In some sense, Sanjeev Bikhchandani is the Sachin Tendulkar of the Indian Internet industry. Bikhchandanis unique selling proposition, very much like that of his cricketing counterpart, is his longevity. His ability to stay in the game long enough has been central to his success. In 1997, the first year of operating Naukri.com, his annual revenue touched Rs. 2.5 lakh. In year two, it hit Rs. 18 lakh. In fiscal 2010, Info Edges (the parent company behind Naukri.com) net sales was at Rs. 232.22 crore with a net profit of Rs. 56.92 crore. Over the last five years, in spite of a big recession in between, its revenue compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) was at 33 per cent.

Leadership traits 1.Opportunistic: Sanjeev Bikhchandani is a

opportunistic person. He was the first person to open an Internet job-seeking portal in India. He identified the opportunity in this sector and worked on it with great determination. 2.Expand horizon: it is always important for a leader to commit themselves to a life of ongoing personal development. In his early years, Sanjeev bikchandi kept himself engaged in expanding his knowledge. 3.Positive: through out his venture he has remained of at most high spirits and can do spirit enabling his to do work. 4.Committed: he always been true to his work and true to himself, never deviated from what he wants to achieve. 5. Visionary: he had an explicit vision of the organization level, he wanted to attain and set out to achieve them. 6. Teacher : he is a good teacher and he takes

session to his students. He never hesitates to clear doubt of his employees. 7.Good leadership quality: he has reached the peak of success and leadership.

By, Rakesh Mailapur I sec