No looking back, says Vinita Bali

By Vinita Bali/Forbes India

You have to be aware of the past to figure out what to do in the future, says Vinita Bali, who took charge at Britannia when it was down and turned it aroundName: Vinita Bali
Profile: Managing Director, Britannia Industries
Age: 56
Why She Won For transforming a stodgy old biscuit company into a fast growing food brand in the face of tough competition and galloping commodity prices. She has also developed a track record that has made her a role model for women executives.

I was not looking to come back to India. My mother had had a stroke and that for me changed many things. So, I said yes to Britannia in 2005. We