Conscious Leadership and Sustainable Human performance | Neeraj Kumar | TEDxFiesole
What does it take to lead consciously in a world facing profound ecological, economic, and human crises? In this inspiring talk, Neeraj Kumar, global automotive executive, sustainability advocate, and mountaineer, shares how leadership rooted in awareness, resilience, and purpose can drive sustainable performance in business and beyond. Drawing from over 18 years of experience across leading global corporations and his mission to climb the Seven Summits, Neeraj explores the powerful intersection between peak physical endurance and conscious executive decision-making. His journey is a call to leaders everywhere: to rise not just in rank, but in responsibility, and to forge organizations where both people and the planet can thrive. Neeraj Kumar is a global executive in the automotive industry, currently Director – Head of Network Development & Performance at Stellantis Middle East Africa. With over 18 years of experience across Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, Mahindra & Mahindra, and GE Europe, he has led strategy, business development, and network transformation across global markets. Neeraj holds a BE from Delhi College of Engineering, an MBA from Kedge Business School, and executive education from Stanford GSB. He is also a mountaineer, speaker, and coach, having summited Imja Tse, Kilimanjaro, Lobuche East, and climbed Aconcagua to 6650m. His mission: to complete the Seven Summits in dedication to sustainability and human resilience. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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