How a passion for learning and encouragement from leadership delivers innovation and upward growth

Ronak joined Everest Group as a Senior Analyst in April 2015 after he completed his master’s degree in business administration. Everest Group had visited Ronak’s campus to recruit, and he was hired through the campus interview route. Ronak remembers being drawn to Everest Group because of the vast opportunities to learn, and he was intrigued by how the analysts at Everest Group take research to a deeper level and help clients make confident decisions.

“It was clear that Everest Group had very compelling data and worked with global clients of all sizes,” he said. “I could also see that the work they do is very focused and allows for analysts to build specialization, and that is really what made me want to work for Everest Group,” he said.

Ronak didn’t know it yet, but he was at the beginning of a years-long journey with Everest Group, climbing from Senior Analyst to Partner and discovering what it means to be an effective analyst and a great leader.

Ronak has remained with Everest Group over the years because the support from leadership and his colleagues has created a family of sorts. “You become so tightly bonded because you know that whatever happens, you have people who have your back,” he said.

And from this example, Ronak has done the same for his team. “I landed in a place where I am helping to build the next generation of leaders,” he said. “I’ve seen some amazing talent come through with great potential and passion, and it’s been incredible to see them grow.” He says that when you work around people who are excited to do great work, they also push you to perform at your best. “As a leader, my team is the one keeping me on my toes!” he said.

Ronak also describes how much he’s enjoyed building relationships with clients. “I’ve made really good friends with my clients. There have even been times when they’ve been there for me in my own personal journey, and I don’t think many other firms can say that,” he said. As an analyst, Ronak explains that building the client relationship and taking the time to get to know your client is what makes you a true partner.

Never a dull moment and no slowing down

Ronak is happy to say that he’s constantly challenged at Everest Group. “My work here never gets boring, and that’s a huge part of what drives me,” he said. With each new project, he learns something more, which hasn’t ceased. “As we grow, the number of stakeholders we serve and the variety of business challenges they have are growing as well,” he said, “I don’t see us slowing down at all.”