How do you lead across continents without losing your sense of self?In this episode, I sit down with Satya Roy, CEO of Habib Bank AG Zurich UK, whose leadership journey spans over 30 years and four countries - from India to Dubai, Kenya and the UK.Starting from a modest town in India and rising to the top of international banking, Satya shares how he’s navigated global markets, managed through financial crises and balanced career ambition with personal values and family life.In this episode, you’ll learn:How Satya’s early days at Citibank shaped his strategic mindsetWhat it takes to lead teams across diverse cultural and regulatory environmentsLessons from navigating the 2008 financial crisis and other global disruptionsHow to balance career growth with family and well-beingWhy personal connection still matters in an increasingly digital financial worldKey themes:Crisis leadership in global bankingCross-cultural management in financial institutionsResilience and long-term adaptabilityThe human side of executive leadershipSatya’s story is a rare look behind the scenes of international banking - and a reminder that humility, curiosity, and adaptability are key to lasting impact.📣 If this conversation gave you a new perspective, hit like, leave a comment with your takeaway and subscribe for more insights from global leaders shaping today’s world.Connect with Satya Roy: 🔗Connect with Satya Roy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/satyajeet-roy-2620945Write to Satya Roy: [email protected] with me here:🎬YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewtallents 📲 X: https://x.com/andrewtallents📲 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewtallents🌐 Website: https://www.tallents-partnership.com/📖 Get my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09NZRZH4J📰 Weekly Newsletter: https://bit.ly/selfcoaching-newsletter📞 Write me: [email protected] Moments:00:00:00 – Introduction & Current Role00:03:10 – Childhood & Early Influences00:09:28 – The Citibank Interview That Changed Everything00:20:00 – Facing Uncertainty in the UK00:25:34 – Leading Through Crisis in Dubai00:32:21 – Becoming CEO & Leading with Perspective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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