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With over 17 years experience in the IT field, Prakash Prabhu, Country Manager at Axis Communications, has been successfully leading the distribution and channel development arm of the company since 2007. His aim is to increase the reach of the company’s products and services across the country. Prior to joining Axis, Prabhu worked with Ingram Micro, and Apex Solutions as head of operations.

• If not in the IT industry: Science has always fascinated me. If I were not in IT industry then I would have become a physics teacher.
  
  
• Biggest passion: I like keeping track of the latest developments in technology. Human psychology also intrigues me, and I like reading up on the subject.
  
  
• Behind the wheels: I currently drive a Hyundai Santro, but my dream car is the BMW X5.
  
  
• Gadgets I can’t do without: My Nokia cell-phone and my HP-Compaq 2510 notebook.
  
  
• Role model: Ratan Tata. He embodies integrity and ethics, and inspires trust among his stakeholders.
  
  
• Weekend activities: I simply love spending time with my nine-year-old daughter during weekends. My weekends are reserved for her and the family.
  
  
• Favorite holiday destination: Some of my most memorable holidays have been spent in Himachal Pradesh. The fresh mountain air completely rejuvenates me.
  
  
• Hate the most: Hypocrisy and untidiness.
  
  
• Favorite movie: Those which are light-hearted in nature. I liked the Munna Bhai films because they were funny and yet had a soul.
  
  
• Favorite stars: I like Amitabh Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit, in Hollywood I admire George Clooney and Julia Roberts.
  
  
• Ultimate ambition: To lead Axis to new heights in India. I intend to make a positive contribution to society.

                                                               — Priyanka Chowdhury