# #302 Kiran Malviya - Respect, Rebellion, and the Queen of Hearts

An episode of [Dental Leaders Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482901418), 30 Jul 2025, 1 h 54 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/f47b45cc/podcast/play/105797589/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-21%2F14c0ce99-e043-82bf-72c8-bdf0891ab1f9.mp3

In this powerful episode of the Dental Leaders Podcast, Prav sits down with Kiran Malviya, Vice President of Enterprise Solutions at Straumann Group EMEA. Kiran’s story is one of quiet defiance, cultural grace, and relentless ambition. From a traditional Indian upbringing in Nagpur to global leadership at Philips and now Vice President of Enterprise Solutions at Straumann Group EMEA, Kiran has walked a path few would dare to take. In this deeply personal episode of the Dental Leaders Podcast, Kiran shares how she navigated an arranged marriage, strict family expectations, and the joint family system - not by fighting back, but by playing the long game with dignity and respect, guided by the strong values instilled in her by her parents. We explore how she built a thriving dental practice, pursued a full-time MBA with a 7-year-old at home, and entered the corporate world with no prior experience - ultimately landing in high-impact leadership roles on the global stage. She opens up about love, motherhood, leadership, ambition, and the deep meaning behind her tattoos. A raw, thoughtful, and truly original conversation. In This Episode 00:00:05 - Potential vs performance 00:05:25 - Childhood in Nagpur, India 00:08:25 - Traditional Indian upbringing and gender roles 00:11:05 - Early rebellion and feminist poetry 00:16:20 - Arranged marriage system in India 00:18:55 - Reverse engineering her marriage proposal 00:21:45 - Philosophy on love and marriage 00:24:00 - Dental school admission in India 00:27:20 - Joint family dynamics and restrictions on working 00:33:15 - Strategic navigation of family expectations 00:36:05 - Financial challenges and seven-year plan 00:39:10 - Decision to pursue MBA 00:42:30 - Meeting her mentor at Philips 00:44:25 - MBA experience and personality transformation 00:48:35 - Move to Delhi and Phillips career 00:51:00 - Learning sales and finding her niche 00:57:45 - Leadership philosophy and authenticity 01:08:25 - Cultural differences between Philips and Straumann 01:13:25 - Player learner culture at Straumann 01:15:20 - Work-life balance and working patterns 01:18:10 - Challenges of being a woman leader 01:22:55 - Future career aspirations 01:26:55 - Transition from Philips to Straumann 01:28:10 - Advice to younger self 01:28:35 - The tattoo stories 01:32:50 - Current living arrangement with husband 01:39:15 - Definition of success 01:45:15 - Last days and legacy 01:47:35 - Fantasy dinner party About Kiran Malviya Kiran Malviya is Vice President of Enterprise Solutions at Straumann Group EMEA, where she is known for her decisive leadership, empathy, and ability to inspire cross-functional teams. She spent over a decade at Philips, leading across sales, marketing, and business development, with a strong focus on global key accounts and digital transformation. Originally trained as a dentist in India, she transitioned into the corporate world after earning her MBA from the Indian School of Business, and now leads with a powerful blend of strategy, heart, and authenticity.

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