Nana Murugesan WG09

39; vice president and general manager, Samsung Electronics; recently ranked number one on Business Insider’s list of “Game Changers in the Payments Industry”

Proudest professional accomplishment? Developing, launching, and rapidly growing the first comprehensive loyalty program in the technology industry, which was recognized as the “most disruptive innovation” in 2017.

Secret to your success? Take risks— don’t be afraid to chart your own course, especially when you have the conviction that it is the right thing to do for the business. Show passion— even if you don’t have all the details locked in perfectly yet, be passionate in everything you do; be relentless, and be a trailblazer. Build relationships—get to know people in a genuine, authentic way, and understand what they do. Pay close attention, and offer to help whenever someone needs it.