These industry leaders are associated with CEOs of either Infosys or Wipro, the two Bengaluru-based pioneers in the ITES space in India over the past three decades. Despite their distinct structural backgrounds, a common narrative of leadership transitions weaves through their histories. Structurally they are very different. Wipro, initially a non-technology family business, transformed under the leadership of its promoter, who left college to steer the company following his father's death. This entity, still significantly owned by its founding promoter, diversified into a global tech services leader. In contrast, Infosys was established by multiple co-founders, who were well-educated professionals from...