Page 20 - To Sir With Love

His memory stunts them all and his smile energetic, aggressive and a class above all!
kills them!
For all the Sachins that grew in RRL,
Just recently when we all RRLites met Ramani was Sr Don!
for lunch, I was stunted by your recall of
every moment that we spent together in
- Rahul Sawardekar,
the past 25 years. Troubling vendors and Ex-Member – Vasai
demanding customers, happy moments
and the tough days, you unfolded the
stories like it all happened just yesterday.
As a new joinee sitting across your cabin
at Vasai, I used to always keep looking I will miss you! We have known each
at u, observing the way you handled other for over 24 years. You’ve been so
everything so calmly, a good listener and dependable, supportive, encouraging,
that smile at end of every discussion. honest and a great leader. Thank you for

all the support and goodwill you have
Your walk down the shop floor, checking shown to me over the years.
about family members of operators, just
everything was so impressive, a perfect Please know that your legacy would
role model for all of us. forever remain deep in our hearts. Wishing
you a life full of success, good health and
The biggest lesson I ever learnt from you happiness. Happy Retirement!
was to keep the management jargons
aside; In tough situations, close your eyes -
and listen to your heart. A true mentor
Chandrakala Smith,
and my professional guru!
Energy – Bangalore

Sir, no more targets, no more KPIs and
no more meetings. The first innings of
batting pressure is now over because of
Ramani, your leadership skills have driven
your brilliant hundred. Second innings will
our success. We will miss you and wish you
be relaxed; an exhibition of stroke play all the best as you retire.
and class. We will have more time with
you, sitting in the pavilion and sharing
memories.
- Abhay Puranik, EBU
All the best to our very own Virat Kohli, – Vasai

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