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Amit Nath is the Country Manager for India and Saarc region at Trend Micro. Nath was earlier responsible for the security vendor’s value and volume business. He has over 10 years of experience in the IT industry spread across various functions with organizations such as Canon, Headstrong and Dell.

• If not in the IT industry: If I hadn't joined the IT industry, then either I would have been running my own restaurant business or would have been in the service industry.
  
  
• Biggest passion: My biggest passion is to build businesses and teams, and to excel in any job given at any moment of my life.
  
  
• Behind the wheels: Currently, I have a Honda Civic, but I would love to own a SUV. I also like the Honda CRV and wouldn't mind driving it some day.
  
  
• Gadgets I can't do without: The gadget that I simply can't do without is my HTC phone. It is my constant companion and helps to keep me in touch.
  
  
• Weekend activities: I love spending time with my family during the weekends. I love taking them out for lunch or dinner and also for movies
  
  
• Favorite holiday destination: Goa in India. I also love Malaysia for its beaches, food and overall experience.
  
  
• Hate the most: Lack of transparency and passion in people.
  
  
• Favorite movie: Top Gun. I like watching action and comedy movies
  
  
• Favorite stars: My favorite actors are Bruce Willis, Tom Cruise, Pierce Brosnan and Shah Rukh Khan. I ensure that I do not miss any of the movies of Meg Ryan, Sandra Bullock, Kajol and Juhi Chawla.
  
  
• Role Model: I had different role models at different stages of my life. I admire my father a lot; his simplicity and honesty created a profound influence on my life.
  
  
• Ultimate ambition: To be able to look back in life 15 years later and to be proud of the fact that I could make a difference in the life of my family, friends and colleagues.

                                               — As told to Priyanka Chowdhury