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 James Thomas, Managing Director, Kronos India, prides on his deep understanding of the market, and the IT services and partnering ecosystem in India.
In his prior stint with Oracle Corporation, Thomas was responsible for forging strategic alliances and managing technology channels in the Asia-Pacific region
If not in the IT industry: I would have been bio-farmer or a top sales trainer.
Biggest passion: Sailing successfully in uncharted waters.
Behind the wheels: Currently I drive a Honda Civic, but I would love to own an Audi Q7 or a BMW X5.
Gadgets I can’t live without: I never had a serious gadget addiction, but I am getting hooked to my iPhone of late.
Role model: Steve Jobs. He is an innovator par excellence. His creations are user’s delight. He has re-emerged a winner against all odds—both personal and professional.
Weekends are for: Chilling, sleeping away the weekday blues, and relaxing with family.
Favorite holiday destination: I love New Zealand for its sheer geographic diversity and picture perfect beauty.
Hate the most: Double standards.
Ultimate ambition: To be at peace with one’s self, and spread happiness.
Wildest thing I’ve ever done: I drove an ambulance once.
Thing I most want to do in life: Write a book.
Favorite sport and sportsperson: I love all good sporting action. Tennis champ Roger Federer is my favorite.
If I became the Prime Minister: I would ensure that every girl child graduates for free.
Celebrity I’d like to spend a day with: Julia Roberts. She has a captivating smile.
One person I’d like to meet: Osama Bin Laden. Too much is being said about him, I’d like to understand his mind better.
Deepest and darkest fear: Surprise nuclear bombing of India by rogue elements and the devastation thereafter.
--------------------------------------------------- Ramdas S |