Waseem Hussain

Waseem Hussain is the Managing Director of MARWAS Ltd., a consultancy focused on business strategies in India. He has considerable experience in assisting European companies in designing and executing their business strategies for the Indian market. His areas of expertise include market strategy, leadership, project management, negotiation, change management, and intercultural communication. Hussain is distinguished for his skills in employee selection and staff attrition management.

Hussain has trained and coached over 8,000 professionals from diverse fields such as executives, managers, engineers, scientific researchers, and administrative staff in countries including France, Germany, India, Italy, Switzerland, the UK, and the USA. He provides insightful understanding into managing culture, mentality, and work ethos in India. He has authored numerous articles, book chapters, and market studies, and is a sought-after keynote speaker at international business conferences. His consulting and training clients include prominent companies like ABB, AXA, Credit Suisse, Geberit, Hitachi Zosen, Mettler Toledo, Novartis, SAP, Swisscom, Swiss Re, Unicredit, and Zurich Insurance.

Apart from leading MARWAS Ltd., Hussain actively contributes as a member of the Duke Corporate Education Global Learning Resource Network and serves as a guest lecturer in MBA and Executive MBA programs at various universities. Fluent in English, German, Urdu, and Hindi, he divides his time between consulting, public speaking, and writing, engaging audiences on themes such as "Outsourcing to India," "Doing Business in India," and various other topics related to intercultural leadership and negotiations.