1. Educational qualification/Certifications
2. Relevant corporate exposure
3. Relevant understanding of the industry & business
4. Career Track Record/Stability
5. Functional Competencies
6. Takes Initiative/ Energizes others with his/her passion
7. Proactively seeks newer and better ways of operating
8. Displays " Can Do" energy/ Is resourceful and persistent in overcoming obstacles
9. Demonstrates accountability and is decisive in taking prudent risks/ Stretches to take risks that he/she believes in
10. Takes responsibility for failures and learns from them/Suggests improvements
11. Is comfortable taking hard calls and making decisions for own area
12. Empowers the team and supports new ideas and data
13. Requires minimal supervision and direction
14. Is a strong team player, owns & celebrates success of the team or a team member
15. Strives for excellence as an individual and as a team member
16. Has good relationship building skills/ interpersonal & communication skills
17. Anticipates & proactively drives change
18. Challenges status quo & pushes persistently for change, simplification & speed
19. Is respected & inspires respect
20. Is a willing listener/Frequently leverages others ideas to improve own work area
21. Operates with unyielding Integrity
22. Collaborates with others in an open and transparent manner
23. Does not hesitate to give timely and honest feedback