Vikram Anand – International Business Professional

Thinking Beyond the Obvious

My professional journey has taken me across industries, markets, countries and cultures — from the operational realities of the energy sector to the complexities of developing business across international markets.

Over more than two decades, these experiences have shaped not only what I know about business, but also how I think about it.

Better Thinking → Better Decisions → Better Outcomes

We live in a world where access to information is no longer the constraint. Information is everywhere. The greater challenge is making sense of it. Which developments matter? Which are temporary noise? How are seemingly unrelated events connected? What could today's changes mean several years from now? And where might the next opportunity emerge? These are the questions that interest me.

My international exposure, particularly across India, Africa and other emerging markets, has allowed me to observe business within very different economic, institutional and cultural environments. My experience in energy infrastructure projects has further demonstrated how closely business is connected with geopolitics, economics, technology, policy and national development.

I continue to draw upon my professional experiences, global connections and interactions across industries and markets to broaden my understanding and share perspectives on strategic thinking, international business, energy, emerging markets, geopolitics and technology.

My objective is simple: to understand complexity better, develop useful perspectives and share ideas that can help professionals and organizations think more strategically.

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Ideas Worth Exploring

The world rarely changes in isolation. Technology influences business. Geopolitics reshapes energy markets. Infrastructure enables economic development. New capabilities alter competitive advantage. Decisions made in one part of the world can create opportunities and risks thousands of kilometres away. Understanding these connections is at the heart of strategic thinking. These are some of the areas I continuously explore.

Strategic Thinking

Strategy begins with the quality of our thinking. Before frameworks, plans and execution comes the ability to ask better questions, challenge assumptions, recognize patterns and understand a problem from multiple perspectives. I am particularly interested in first-principles thinking, systems thinking, decision-making and the ability to distinguish the underlying forces shaping an issue from the noise surrounding it.

International Business & Emerging Markets

International business is about much more than selling products or services in another geography. Every market has its own institutions, culture, relationships, regulations, economic realities and unwritten rules. I am particularly interested in how organizations identify opportunities, understand unfamiliar markets, build trusted relationships and create sustainable positions across Africa and other emerging economies.

Energy, Infrastructure & Geopolitics

Energy sits at the intersection of economics, national security, infrastructure, technology, international trade and geopolitics. A disruption to an energy corridor can alter global prices; a refinery investment can change regional trade flows. I explore these developments from a strategic and business perspective — looking beyond individual events to understand the larger forces they may represent.

Technology & the Future of Business

Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are changing how businesses operate and how professionals create value. The more interesting question is whether technology can help us research deeper, connect information better, challenge our assumptions and ultimately make better decisions — as judgment, interpretation and strategic thinking become even more valuable.

Global Economic & Business Shifts

The global economic landscape is being reshaped by changing centres of economic power, evolving trade relationships, shifting supply chains and the growing influence of emerging economies. I am interested in understanding these structural shifts and what they could mean for businesses — where new opportunities may emerge, how competitive dynamics may change, and how organizations can position themselves for a rapidly evolving global environment. At the heart of this exploration is a simple question: where is the world moving, and what could that mean for business?

Leadership, Learning & Professional Growth

In a world of constant change, professional growth requires more than experience or technical expertise. Curiosity, adaptability, continuous learning, sound judgment and the willingness to challenge our own assumptions are becoming increasingly important. I am interested in how professionals can continuously expand their perspectives, learn from experience and technology, and develop the thinking required to remain relevant and create greater value throughout their careers. The ability to keep learning may ultimately become one of our greatest professional advantages.

Looking Beyond the Headlines

An event tells us what happened. Strategic thinking asks: why did it happen, what larger forces are behind it, what could it change, and what might it mean for businesses, industries and professionals?

Through my writing, I explore developments across international business, energy, geopolitics, emerging markets, technology and strategy — with an emphasis on understanding their broader implications.

Featured Perspectives

BRICS 2026: Could the New Global Energy Order Be Taking Shape in New Delhi?

As major energy producers, consumers and emerging economies increasingly interact within the same grouping, what could this mean for energy security and the evolving global economic architecture?

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The Strait of Hormuz May Reopen. But the World Has Already Changed.

What does dependence on strategic chokepoints tell us about energy security, supply-chain resilience, infrastructure diversification and geopolitical risk?

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India's Hydrogen Moment: Why Manufacturing and Infrastructure Will Decide the Future of Clean Energy

Large-scale energy transitions require far more than technology adoption — manufacturing capability, infrastructure, capital and an ecosystem capable of deploying it at scale.

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The Strait of Hormuz Reopens: But the Real Story Isn't Just About Oil

Beyond the immediate movement of crude oil and LNG, the reopening raises broader questions about infrastructure diversification and strategic risk.

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Why India and Africa Could Become Strategic Energy Partners in a Fragmented World

Understanding a market's trajectory can be more valuable than understanding where it stands today — including how India and Africa may align on energy.

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Analyzing the Impacts of US Tariff War on Global Energy Markets

Trade policy and tariffs don't stay confined to trade — they ripple through global energy markets, reshaping costs, flows and competitive positioning.

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Winning Strategies for International Business

International business has been an important part of my professional journey and intellectual curiosity. That experience led me to write Beyond Borders: Winning Strategies for International Business.

The book explores the challenges and opportunities businesses encounter when moving beyond their domestic markets — from understanding new markets and cultures to developing relationships and navigating the complexities of international expansion.

Successful international business requires understanding not only markets, but also the people, institutions and environments that shape them.

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The Quality of Our Outcomes

The quality of our outcomes is often determined long before we act. It begins with what we notice. The questions we ask. The assumptions we challenge. The connections we make. And the perspective from which we choose to look at a problem.

Better Thinking → Better Decisions → Better Outcomes

This philosophy sits at the intersection of much of what interests me — business, strategy, technology, professional growth and decision-making. The subjects may change. The underlying question remains: how can we think better about what comes next?

Let's Exchange Ideas

Some of the most valuable ideas emerge through conversations across industries, cultures and perspectives. I welcome conversations around international business, emerging markets, energy, geopolitics, strategic thinking, technology and opportunities for meaningful professional collaboration.

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