The Proust Questionnaire: Michiel van Duin

Name: Michiel van Duin Title: Head of C&B and HR Operations, China Company: Novartis How long with company/in current position? 7.5 years / 1.5 years Who do you look up to in business and why? Still to Jack Welch, for his discipline and rigor in executing business and talent reviews What has been your greatest achievement? Proposing to my wife after 6 months and getting her to say yes What is your greatest regret? Not meeting her sooner If you could do it all over again, what would you do differently? Pursue a career in law What looks like the biggest potential for you right now? Establishing and building a shared C&B Organization and CoE in China that can be a model for Novartis globally In 10 years time - how do you see your current operation being run? A fully-integrated organization of specialized HR disciplines to find optimal solutions. A much higher degree of social networks and apps (e.g. employee compensation statements and benefit enrollment through iPhone or iPad with interactive user support) Which management books do you read? Designing Organizations, Jay R. Galbraith Who are your favorite writers? Paul Auster, Dan Brown, Harry Mulisch, Franz Kafka, Umberto Eco What car do you drive and what should you be driving? No car at the moment, should be driving an Audi A7 What's your favorite 10 minute dish that you cook yourself? Penne arrabiata Tell us a behavioral trait we should expect of you. Solution-oriented All time favorite book? Foucault’s Pendulum, Umberto Eco Do you prefer to communicate by phone or email? Phone If your job requires a lot of traveling - what is your favorite journey? Going home What is the quality you most like in men? Sincerity What is the quality you most like in women? Sincerity What would you like your legacy to be? Helped other people advance in their careers [inlinead]

The Proust Questionnaire: Michiel van Duin

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