A recent study by McKinsey found that the average ‘life-span’ of companies listed in Standard & Poor’s 500 was 61 years in 1958. Today, it is less than 18 years. McKinsey believes that, soon, 75% of the companies currently quoted on the S&P 500 will have disappeared. They will be bought-out, merged, or will go bankrupt like Enron and Lehman Brothers. Some companies manage to escape this mass destruction. General Electric, Exxon Mobile, Procter & Gamble and DuPont are among the oldest companies on the New York Stock Exchange. Nevertheless, the largest market capitalizations today have new names: Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Broadcom (Silent Giant), or NVIDIA (New King). For further details, please refer “Ikigai in Business authored by Shri KB Rao”.
Global Scenario of Performance of Companies run by Founder’s Family as compared with Professionals:
| Factor | Owner / Founder | Professional CEO | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth | High (Explosive) | High (Sustainable) | Professional |
| Profitability | Often Variable | Optimized / Predictable | Professional |
| Expansion | Radical / Risk-heavy | Strategic / Calculated | Professional |
| Stability | Low (Personality-led) | High (Process-led) | Professional |
| Compliance | Often Ignored | Prioritized | Professional |
| Talent Retention | Loyalty-based (Cult of Personality) | Merit-based (Systems / Culture) | Professional |
| Capital Allocation | Emotional / Intuitive (Big Bets) | Scientific (ROCE / Buybacks) | Professional |
| Crisis Management | Erratic / Defensive | Procedural / Transparent | Professional |
| Succession Planning | Often Neglected (Indispensable) | Built-in (Institutionalized) | Professional |
| Customer Trust | Emotional / Visceral | Transactional / Reliable | Professional |
| Decision Agility | High (Dictatorial) | Low (Consensus-driven) | Owner / Founder |
| Capital Allocation (Approach) | Emotional (Big Moonshots) | Mathematical (ROCE / Efficiency) | Professional |
You want to be a winner? Come to us:
With 30+ years of leadership experience across global Industries, KB Rao offers a rare and powerful consulting approach for Organizations seeking Growth, Sustainability, Talent Management, Team Work, Long-term excellence, and Turn-around-Management.
This unique blend ensures businesses not only grow—but also sustainable growth.
Why Choose us?
KB Rao has large experience base having worked at various Locations in India and abroad. A brief:
- VP & Business Unit Head – ABB (India & Zurich), Mumbai, Nashik, Jaipur, Vadodara.
- Sr. Vice President – Finolex Cables Ltd., (PAN India operations), Goa, Pune.
- Director, Dept. of Tech. Education, Govt. of Goa, Goa.
- CEO – Metsec Cables Ltd., Nairobi (East Africa region)
- CEO – Gensol Engineering Ltd., (Greenfield & JVs), Ahmedabad
- Director (Corporate Relations) – NMIT (Nitte Group), Bangalore.
Further, our team comprising of (either working or rtd.) CEO/HR Head/CFO/Director in different Cos. from India and abroad is available for Training.
These experts are from:
MNCs from Japan/Europe/USA/India in different Sectors (Public/Private Sector Cos.) in the field of – Universities in USA or UK, Energy, T&D, Projects, EVs and Batteries, Green Hydrogen, Space Research, Aviation, Agriculture, Research& Development, Skill Development, AI, Cyber-Security, Automation, Automobile, Industry 4.0 Compliance etc.
Transforming Businesses through Strategy, Leadership & applying the principles of IKIGAI in BUSINESS. This is the recent management approach explored by the author of the book “Ikigai in Business” in the field of Business Management.
Who Can Benefit?
- SMEs & Start-Ups for structured guidance
- Manufacturing – for operational challenges.
- Businesses – for Expansion or Restructuring.
- Family Businesses – for clarity in Leadership and Team Building.
- Corporates for – expert external perspective
- Organizations for – long-term sustainability.
- Turn Around Management and Profitability enhancement.
Services Offered
1. Turnaround Management
- For companies facing losses, stagnation, or operational challenges.
- We have successfully turned around businesses across India and East Africa through structured intervention and expert mentoring.
2. Process & Operations Improvement
- ERP, Process Mapping,
- Operational Management and automation.
- Industry 4.0
- Energy Saving.
3. Supply Chain & Quality Assurance
Strong SCM and Quality systems are the backbone of any successful organisation.
Consulting includes:
- Supply chain planning and forecasting.
- Vendor development and evaluation.
- Inventory and logistics optimisation.
- Quality system upgrades.
- ISO and compliance readiness.
4. Profitability & Revenue Growth Strategies.
Focused interventions for Business expansion and improved Cash Flow.
Strategic guidance covers:
- Market analysis & product positioning.
- Pricing strategy.
- Cost reduction without quality compromise.
- Marketing/Sales Team.
- Microflow (for Revenue Team) Management.
- Expansion planning (new markets, new regions).
- Ekigai in Business.