Tirthankar Basu is the Managing Director of Steelcase (India & SAARC), a global design and thought leader in the world of workplace. Along with a expansive community of brand partners, Steelcase designs and manufactures inspiring and insights-based products & solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens. Steelcase is a publicly traded company with revenue of $3.2 billion and more than 11,000 employees worldwide.With over 27 years of experience, Tirthankar is a results-driven leader, a design thinking enthusiast, and a critical thinker who has consistently spearheaded transformative initiatives and enhanced customer experiences. He has a key interest in understanding the macro forces around technology and consumption patterns that define the trends of work, workforce, and the workspace. He is passionate about driving value through a deep commitment to customer centricity and excels in building and nurturing high-performance teams. He perceives diversity as an enabler to business growth, beyond merely serving as a checkbox parameterTirthankar stands out as a visionary thought leader, actively contributing to prestigious organizations such as IMA and AMCHAM. His exceptional leadership has earned him a distinguished place in the World Class Leaders Program, where he is recognized as one of the top 12 global leaders.