Why ‘Strange’ Career Moves Often Lead to Growth — with Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan

Guided by immigrant roots, public‑health purpose and a belief in “staying in the ring,” Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan reflects on the unlikely decisions that took him from the “steel town” of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the helm of a global drugmaker. CHAPTERS: 00.00 Vas Narasimhan's Journey: Values and Global Impact 04:50 From Public Health to Purpose-Driven Business Leadership 09:52 Navigating Dual Careers and Unforeseen Professional Paths 13:44 Taking Risks and Learning from Early Career Challenges 20:26 Navigating Early Challenges and Building CEO Resilience 24:38 The Hardest Decisions and Joy of Life-Saving Discoveries 29:28 Personal Philosophy for Health and Post-CEO Life #CNBC #CNBCPodcast #ExecutiveDecisions ----- Subscribe: @cnbci CNBC International Live: @cnbcinternationalive LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cnbc-international/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnbci Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnbcinternational Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnbcinternational/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cnbcinternational X: https://twitter.com/CNBCi Telegram: https://t.me/cnbci WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/CNBCiWhatsApp