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KNOW YOUR SPORTSPERSON

Subhankar Sen:

The Relentless Trailblazer Who Led with Purpose

These weren’t just product drawing from decades of on- Throughout his career, he has also
launches, they were statements of ground experience and a sharp been a mentor and motivator to
intent. Each initiative reflected Mr. understanding of consumer hundreds across levels, nurturing
Sen’s core belief that innovation behavior. With an eye on the future talent, encouraging risk-taking,
should not only simplify operations and a heart rooted in values, he’s and fostering a culture of learning.
but also deepen customer spearheading digital initiatives, Many who have worked under
connection. Under his leadership, sustainability-driven outreach, him often recall how Mr. Sen
BPCL didn’t just keep pace with and brand narratives that speak never micromanaged but always
change, it often led it. not just to customers, but to empowered; how he pushed for
communities. performance but always placed
From Sportsman Spirit to
people first.
Strategic Leadership – A Mr. Sen’s journey is also a
Journey Still in Motion masterclass in sportsmanship Even in today’s fast-changing
beyond the field. He has corporate environment, Mr. Sen
What sets Mr. Subhankar Sen
consistently brought the traits continues to be a vital anchor,
apart is not just the length of his
of discipline, competitiveness, constantly learning, constantly
service but the depth of his impact.
and endurance into every role evolving. His vision for BPCL’s
Even after nearly four decades,
he has undertaken. He strongly marketing is rooted in customer-
he remains a dynamic, forward-
believes that sports and leadership centricity, digital convenience, and
looking leader, a testament to
go together, both demand value creation, yet his approach
his adaptability and unrelenting
consistency, clarity, and character. remains deeply human. As he
passion for progress.
His early identity as a sportsperson continues to serve the Corporation,
Now serving as Director never faded; it evolved into a his journey stands as a living
(Marketing), he continues to mindset that empowered him example of what true leadership
chart new strategies for growth to lead with calm during crises, looks like: not a title held, but a
in an evolving energy landscape. push through resistance, and build legacy built.
His leadership is marked by a teams that thrive under pressure.
rare mix of agility and foresight,

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