Mr. Annasswamy Vaidheesh

Ethics over earnings—sounds idealistic?

Annasswamy Vaidheesh, who delivered a powerhouse masterclass on Ethical Dilemma in Decision Making for the batch of XLRI PGDM (GM). His mantra? Navigate with your moral compass, not just the market forces.

A veteran of high-stakes roles at organisations such as GSK pharmaceuticals and Johnson & Johnson, and currently on the advisory board of Suven Pharmaceuticals & trustee board of HDFC AMC, Vaidheesh spoke about the real price of integrity in business.

From tackling drug pricing to navigating clinical trials, he’s stood at numerous ethical crossroads. His choice? Long-term trust over short-term gains.

But it’s not just about making the tough calls—it’s about embedding ethics into the corporate DNA and turning potential leaks into legacies. As Vaidheesh puts it: Lead like Gandhi—Envision, Empower, Enable, Energise.

Caught between your bottom line and your baseline for right? Maybe it’s time to ask: What’s your true north?