Sanjiv Ahuja - Chairman, Augere & Former CEO Orange Group

On the challenge of delivering affordable broadband to developing nations and his thinking on vision, direction and management. Sanjiv Ahuja is credited with growing Oranges customer base from 43 million to over 100 million customers worldwide between 2004 and 2008. Clearly no mean feat, but his current challenge may dwarf even that. With Augere, Sanjiv is committed to delivering affordable, genuine broadband services to under-served customers and communities in high growth emerging markets. The word potential is heavily loaded: so how will Sanjiv deliver? In this interview, Sanjiv talks with Adam Burns about: Building a business in an economic downturn Founding directives and how to communicate a vision Avoiding accusations of exploitation Building in flexibility to your business models