EVERYTHING STARTS AT THE TOP: BUILDING BOARDS OF THE FUTURE

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Business & Economics

EVERYTHING STARTS AT THE TOP: BUILDING BOARDS OF THE FUTURE

By: Srinath Sridharan, Agamjeet Dang

595.00

  • ISBN: 978-93-7646-263-6
  • Pages: 224 pages
  • Published: 05 August, 2026
  • Format: Hardback
  • Imprint: Rupa
  • Language: English

In the boardroom, every decision shapes the future of the enterprise. 

Boards today operate in an environment where disruption unfolds faster than deliberation, scrutiny is relentless and the consequences of poor governance are immediate. In Everything Starts at the Top, Srinath Sridharan and Agamjeet Dang examine how board governance is being redefined in real time, challenging long-held assumptions about oversight, independence and leadership in an increasingly complex business landscape. 

Drawing on insights from board practitioners, promoters, investors and institutions across Corporate India, the book moves beyond governance theory to address the realities of today’s boardroom—from compressed decision-making cycles and digital risks to succession planning, reputational challenges and institutional resilience. Practical, candid and forward-looking, it is a blueprint for building boards equipped to lead the enterprises of tomorrow. 

Srinath Sridharan is a strategic counsel with over three decades of experience advising leading corporates, boards and promoters. His work spans leadership and governance transformation, succession planning, business scaling and institutional resilience. He is also a CEO coach. 

He is the author of Family and Dhanda, a widely acclaimed book on Indian family businesses, and Life’s 101 Greatest Secrets. His earlier co-authored works include Time for BharatNewsprint to Heartprint and Reimagining ESG

Srinath is a Visiting Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation, and also writes and speaks extensively on governance, leadership and the intersection of technology, institutions and society. 


Agamjeet Dang is a seasoned industry leader with over two decades of experience and has been with Executive Access India for more than eleven years. As Chief Executive Officer, he has been the driving force behind the firm’s strategic vision, accelerating its growth and reinforcing its position as one of the fastest-growing search and board advisory firms. 

He works closely with some of the country’s leading family-owned businesses, conglomerates, private equity firms, banks and financial institutions on a wide range of leadership and board matters, including executive search, succession planning, board advisory, executive coaching and the professionalization of family-owned businesses. Over the years, he has successfully led numerous high-impact engagements, delivering strategic insights that have shaped leadership across industries. 

A commerce graduate from Delhi University, Agam earned his MBA from Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai. Outside work, he is an avid reader, sports enthusiast, tennis player and fitness advocate. 

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