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“Sales is in my DNA”
Sandeep Agarwal, Distribution Business Manager, South Asia, Intel, has been with the company for the last 11 years. He has served in many key roles at Intel including channel manager for Mumbai and product manager for desktop products for South Asia.
If not in the IT industry: I would certainly be in sales and marketing in some other industry. Sales is in my DNA.
Biggest passion: Sports, especially cricket.
Behind the wheels: Currently I drive a Honda City. I would love to own an SUV with a state-of-the-art, infotainment system.
Gadgets I can’t live without: My laptop and BlackBerry.
Role model: I admire Intel’s founder and ex-CEO Andy Grove.
It is his passion that made Intel a technology leader that delivers cutting edge innovations and redefines tomorrow’s norm.
Weekends are for: Weekends are strictly for family. Whether it’s a family outing or playing cricket with my son or singing to my daughter, I try and make the most of my weekend.
Favorite holiday destination: I love travelling. As a family, we have enjoyed vacationing in Nepal, Mauritius and Bali.
Hate the most: There are a few things I don’t agree with, but hate is a rather strong term.
Ultimate ambition: I have several aspirations, but I would like to continue giving my best to my work.
Wildest thing I’ve ever done: Stood at the edge of a cliff at the Grand Canyon, posing like Leonardo DiCaprio in Titanic.
Thing I most want to do in life: I want to ensure that my family gets all the happiness, success and stability possible.
Favorite sport and sportsperson: Cricket and Sachin Tendulkar.
If I became India’s Prime Minister: I would try to reduce corruption, curb red tape and make public transport system safer.
Celebrity I would like to spend a day with: Sachin Tendulkar. I’m sure I will enjoy every moment I spend with him.
Deepest and darkest fear: As strange as it may sound, I fear losing my voice.
— Dhaval Valia |