Month: June 2018

“From the beginning, his journey has been driven by the unyielding determination to enable sustainable development for provision of clean energy for nations, consumers & industries”

Believing that sustainable development is the pathway to the future, as it offers a framework to generate economic growth, achieve social justice, exercise environmental stewardship and strengthen governance, Tulsi Tanti, the Chairman & MD of Suzlon Energy Limited is making a huge contribution to the world by promoting sustainable development with the use of best technology

showing way to the world

Founded by Tulsi Tanti in 1995 Suzlon Energy            Limited            is         a              wind        turbine supplier having its head-office in Pune, Maharashtra. It is a vertically integrated wind power company and makes wind turbines, blades, generators, panels and towers in-house. The company’s spread is all around the globe including Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa, South America and North America.

The story of the formation of Suzlon goes back to the days when Tanti was busy managing his family textile business in Surat, Gujarat. His business was doing well but the rising cost of electricity was becoming a headache for him. Despite taking every possible measure he was not able to control the price of power. After doing deep research he ordered two wind turbines from Danish manufacturer Vestas and started generating his own electricity. As a result of this other business organisations started showing interest in his solution and this changed everything.

Making a Clean world

Tanti recognised the power of wind energy and Suzlon was born. And with it Tanti’s vision of making the world a clean and green place also originated.

Tanti has more than 25 years of experience in various technical and commercial fields and is also the president of Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers’ Association.

From the  beginning  his  journey has been driven by the unyielding determination to enable sustainable development. His endeavours led to the provision of clean energy for nations, consumers and industries thus creating a better environment.

Soon after the inception of Suzlon,   it established a technical collaboration with leading German wind industry player, Sudwind Energy Gmbh and commissioned its first 0.27 MW WTG for Indian Petrochemicals Limited at Dhank, Gujarat. Since then Suzlon has diversified its operations in various other states in India. Over the last two decades it has converted challenges into opportunities and has written a story of change and sustainability. Tanti being a world renowned expert on alternative energy believes in creating sustainable businesses and economies through energy independence and security. He is well aware of the fact that sustainable development requires human ingenuity and people are the most important resources.

Creating   renewable    energy

It is a fundamental thing that’s going to change the entire world by making it clean and green. Tanti leads from the front and manages the strategic growth initiatives for the businesses of Suzlon group. Suzlon diversified its operations outside India with the formation of Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation, USA; a wholly owned subsidiary of Suzlon Energy Limited, India.

Soon after that in 2003 it entered China by opening its representative office in Beijing. Presently Suzlon has installed over 17000 MW of wind power capacity in 18 countries. It crossed 11000 MW of cumulative installations in India and has cumulatively added over 11000 MW of wind power capacity for over 1700 customers in India across 40 sites in eight states.

In 2017, Suzlon Energy achieved 10000 MW installed wind energy milestone in India and is capable of powering 5 million households per annum.

“His business model for AirAsia is based on the motto of democratizing air travel so that everyone can fly, and has crafted a strategy aimed at targeting unexplored & un-served locations”

A serial entrepreneur, famous as an airline business magnate and challenger to the establishment, Tony Fernandes has brought low-cost travel to a large populace of Asians who have never flown before, and to destinations spanning vibrant air travel hubs to lesser known locales that were deemed “off the map”

GETTING THE FOOTHOLD

With the start of other business activities such as Tune Group, a conglomerate of hotels, telecommunications, financial services, sports, media and creative industries subsidiaries, it’s really hard to make out what box to put Tony in.

A graduate from London School of Economics, Tony is well-known for transforming debt-ridden AirAsia from a struggling airline into one of the top low- cost airlines in the world, and in doing so he has followed his passion, which bestows AirAsia a unique way of doing business. An eternal optimist, his belief that people should dream the impossible and pursue their passion has become a part of the organisational DNA.

DISTINCT MANAGEMENT STYLE

His management style is truly distinctive. His business model for AirAsia is based on the cherished motto of democratizing air travel so that everyone can fly, and has crafted a strategy aimed at targeting unexplored and unserved locations and luring disregarded market sectors – essentially making a significant impact in the Asian aviation industry by playing at low price points and presenting customers with travel options nobody else had offered before.

To unlock creativity and bring out the best from its people, he believes in creating a conducive environment where people can take risk without the fear of failure, where every success, big or little, is celebrated and admired and where creativity finds its roots.

With the setting up of AirAsia Foundation, he believes in  giving  back to the communities it serves. AirAsia Foundation works with social entrepreneurs to promote a wide array of ethical purposes and at the same time creating fair, inclusive and sustainable businesses.

ADOPTING BEST PRACTICES

To provide best flying experience to its customers, Mr. Fernandes is highly positive on using data and technology to improve AirAsia’s reliability and on- time performance and learn more about their customers. At the same time, he believes in adopting the best practices to benchmark its operations and processes. “I don’t benchmark myself against other airlines – I benchmark with who’s the best in the world. Amazon is one of the best in the world in terms of e-commerce, so we’ve got to try and be as good as them. They’re very good at replying to customers quickly, live. So that’s the big drive for me,” he shares.

PROVIDING UNMATCHED WORK EXPERIENCE

He is committed that the aspirations of people – be it employees or customers – find a meaningful expression in all the business endeavours it undertakes. He doesn’t have a strategy of cherry-picking new destinations; he says if there are a considerable number of people, AirAsia can fly there.

Not      having    a     straight-jacketed corporate working culture, his connect and bonding with his people is akin to talking to a good friend. He has created an incredible, inspiring culture at AirAsia. To move up the ladder of success and to bring phenomenal success to AirAsia, Mr. Fernando, not even by mistake, underestimates the power of branding. He believes that the fruits of branding do not reflect in the bottom line in short term, but bring profit in the long run.

“Under his dynamic leadership, Mayapada Group has become one  of Indonesia’s biggest conglomerates, with businesses in financial services, healthcare, real estate and media”

Believing that every crisis brings its own opportunity, Dr. Tahir – Founder of Mayapada Group, who goes by one name and is a self-made entrepreneur – has over the last three decades built the Mayapada Group, a consortium of businesses in banking, insurance, healthcare, retail, real estate development and media

Offering StrOng LeaderShip

A devoted Christian, and immensely self-inspired, Dato’ Sri Prof. Dr. Tahir’s story is quite motivational as he has built his business brick by brick with a long- term vision, and an emphasis on stability and sustainability. His most prominent interest is in real estate, as he also owns the recently completed Strait Trading Building in Singapore as well as the Goodway Hotel in Batam.

Under his dynamic leadership, Mayapada Group has become one of Indonesia’s biggest and most successful conglomerates, with businesses in financial services, healthcare, real estate, specialty retail and the media.

PT Bank Mayapada Internasional, Tbk (known as ‘Bank Mayapada’) is the flagship business of the Mayapada Group. Bank Mayapada is a publicly listed company with shareholders consisting of investors from the United States and Singapore, and has nearly two hundred branches throughout Indonesia.

Dr. Tahir has been featured as one of the 50 Most Successful Overseas Chinese Citizens in the National Archives of the Republic of China, and has been variously awarded including the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

HeisregularlylistedasoneofIndonesia’s wealthiest by numerous publications. Dr. Tahir holds many other positions, such as Senior Advisor at the Coordinating Ministry for People’s Welfare, Chairman of the Association of Chinese Indonesian Society and Entrepreneurs (PERMIT), and Chairman of Chamber of Commerce at Chinese Committee (KIKT).

He is also the first Asian to sit on the board of trustees at the University of California, Berkeley.

An avid sportsman, Dr. Tahir is also the Chairman of the Executive Board of Indonesian Table Tennis Association (PB PTMSI) and South East Asia Table Tennis Association (SEATTA), and is a black belter in karate.

A high-pOwered buSineSSman

Even though Dr. Tahir has firmly cemented his legacy as one of the nation’s most successful entrepreneurs, it is his philanthropy that he would want to be remembered by. In fact, the industries in which the Mayapada Group does business in are all selected with the intention of improving the health and wellbeing of the surrounding communities. And thus the Tahir Foundation was founded. Through the foundation, Dr. Tahir aims to create a better future where every individual in Indonesia has access to adequate healthcare and education, and enhanced quality of life. He has donated generously to combat the worldwide refugee crisis, research on the prevention and treatment of diseases, and to improve education in Indonesia.

Giving baCk tO SOCiety

Dr. Tahir is committed to giving back to society, and is the first Indonesian signatory of the Buffett-Gates Giving Pledge. His guiding principle “Built by the society for the society” has played a major role in the phenomenal growth of his businesses, and drives his generous philanthropic contributions through the Tahir Foundation, which has supported various initiatives in healthcare, education, legal reformation, and has made a $200 million investment (in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation) to address healthcare issues in Indonesia.

“At his heart lies building long-lasting relationships with customers through quality offerings,which reflects upon his unwavering commitment to build every project better than what has been offered before”

In this cut-throat business of real-estate, Mr. Krishnan, a great inspirational and an innovative leader and a Chartered Accountant, has created a highly respectful place for himself through his dedicated efforts and commitment towards his objectives to provide his clients with their desired accommodations and return on investments

Man of Many Roles

Mr. Krishnan joined the Appaswamy Group two decades ago as a Group Financial Controller and rose to be the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the real-estate group through his discipline, professionalism and passion towards the job.

In this profile he has gained the trust of his team and the clients alike. During his long 30-year tenure of professional life he has gained a vast experience in the fields of hospitality, pharma, and IT apart from real-estate. During his dynamic leadership, the Appaswamy group has expanded its horizon and diversified its business from real estate development to include hospitality and non-conventional/renewable energy.

expanding HoRizons

Though the Appaswamy Group already has a vast experience of more than 50 years, as Mr. Krishnan joined it under his charismatic leadership the Group has seen a meteoric rise in its infrastructure and development business in various parts of Chennai. Using his extraordinary foresight, Mr. Krishnan has focused on those areas of Chennai which were in dire need of development. This has led to overall growth of the city fulfilling the residential dreams of lakhs of residents in and around Chennai.

His influential leadership has inspired the Appaswamy group to expand its loyal customer base to more than 10,000. Mr. Krishnan’s sustainable strategy and planning has inspired the group to develop properties of impeccable quality, modernity and excellence aimed at fostering an ever-lasting bond of customer relationship built on trust, confidence and customer delight while adhering to principles of ethics and professionalism. His untiring efforts towards taking Appaswamy group to further heights has made it possible for the group to set and surpass new benchmarks through conscious, consistent and concerted display of dynamism, unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction and excelling in all its purposeful pursuits through quality, efficiency and integrity – on time, every time.

Of late, Mr. Krishnan has established himself as a pioneer and visionary in the fieldofreal-estaterendering his invaluable advice through various columns of magazines and newspapers. His opinion is sought on various policy matters pertaining to the field of real estate. His powerful insights and guidance have led the way for Appaswamy group as it has built the concept of creating townships in key suburban locations through the urban development model that is now being emulated by others in the industry. He        is        resolute           on        building establishments with innovation, quality and timely delivery of the projects to its customers, which will lead to the penultimate objective of profitability, following customer goodwill and trust.

CReating long-lasting RelationsHips

At his heart lies building and nurturing long-lasting relationships with customers through its quality offerings and robust structures, which reflects upon his unwavering commitment to build every project better than what has been offered before. He is adept at negotiating for land acquisition, building strong and world- class infrastructure and  conforming  to customer requirements through delightful customer service.

“Bahwan would drop by fellow shop owners, introducing himself & trying to sniff out opportunities. He attended gatherings & befriended government officials, building a list of contacts”

From humble beginnings, Suhail Bahwan became a billionaire in Oman, as he first went into business with his brother Saud in 1965, selling fishing nets and building materials, before scoring the Toyota dealership in 1975, and then became the Founder and Chairman of Suhail Bahwan Group, one of the largest conglomerates in Oman

A Born EntrEprEnEur

Bahwan was born in Sur, a small seaport along a barren stretch of coast one hundred miles southeast of Muscat. It’s near where the Strait of Hormuz widens into the Indian Ocean, which made it for centuries a convenient waypoint for ships sailing between India, Iraq, Zanzibar and beyond.

Bahwan was born into a large family, and along with his brother, he used to accompany his father on sailing trips to sell dried dates and fish in exchange for rice, sugar and other sundries.

Bahwan attended primary school in India, but dropped out after sixth grade. His father put him in charge of a dhow. On voyages, he haggled with merchants from different corners of the world, picking up early lessons in spotting good deals.

trAnsforming LocAL chALLEngEs into gLoBAL opportunitiEs

Bahwan never made  much  money  as  a trader in Sur, but he was creative, and most importantly, business was  in  his blood. He took loans from Indian merchants, which he used to buy gold that he would then sell in Oman. Still, after paying back lenders, profit margins were slim. By the 1960s, he often made the sea voyage from Sur to Muscat,  where there were more opportunities to sell his wares. In 1965, Bahwan and his brother decided to move to the capital permanently. They  opened  a  shop  in  the labyrinthine Muttrah Souq, selling fishing nets and later building materials and tools.

The  brothers  immersed  themselves   in Muscat’s small business community. Suhail Bahwan would drop by fellow shop owners and businesses around town, introducing himself and trying to sniff  out opportunities. He attended social gatherings and befriended government officials, building a list of contacts. His efforts would serve him well.

However, in 2002, he split with his brother, who kept the Toyota dealership and passed it along after his death to his son Mohammed.

crEAting A roBust nEtwork

Not content with fishing nets, the Bahwans were  eager  to  obtain  foreign licenses. It was with Japanese watchmaker Seiko that they scored their first major license in 1968, followed by electronics maker Toshiba. It proved to be a very good timing, and Bahwans were quite successful in their business endeavours.

In 1970, Sultan Qaboos ousted his father in a coup. Once in power, the new ruler opened Oman to the outside world, initiating a program of  modernization and economic liberalization, which created demand for consumer goods and industrial projects.

Another Japanese  company,  Toyota,  was looking for partners in the Gulf, an opportunity too good to pass up for the brothers. They were not the only ones competing for the tender. But royal intervention helped seal the deal for the Bahwans and they got the coveted license in 1975. That year ships began offloading brand new Toyotas on the quays of  Muscat. Within three years, they became the automotive market leaders in Oman. The Bahwan brothers had wind in their sails. Suhail Bahwan however dedicates  his success to his over 15,000 employees and most importantly, his customers.

“His zeal & commitment to education; his farsighted vision & leadership qualities; & his immense contribution to nation building has been acknowledged by the President of India”

Aiming to provide value-based global business knowledge with holistic perspective and innovative thinking, Shailesh Dalmia has brilliantly handled and has successfully led the N. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research through many dynamic changes to help it become one of the best management schools in the city

A VISIONARY STRATEGIST

Taking the legacy further by rendering unmatched guidance and  leadership to run N. L. Dalmia High School and

1. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research, established by the Late Shri Niranjanlalji Dalmia with a vision to create world-class schools, Shailesh Dalmia has, in the last several years, pushed the limits and has created two of the finest and the most admired institutes in their areas of operations, as both have become increasingly popular among students and teachers for their outstanding facilities, right ambience and quality teaching.

Firmly believing that every human being has infinite potential, and the role of an educator is to bring out the best in every individual, Shailesh Dalmia has helped his management school move up the rankings for India’s finest B-Schools. He takes an active interest in helping his students explore their own potential, and in making them realize that education, hard work and commitment to the nation are the only means to get themselves employable and overcome poverty. In his pursuit of excellence, he has evolved into an exceptional gentleman whose profound qualities of enthusiasm, perseverance, vision and live networking have motivated innumerable students to do good and fashion enviable careers for themselves.

Taking the cue from Shailesh Dalmia’s profound philosophies, N. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research not only strives to teach its students management lessons but also endeavors to make them better human beings. Having created a perfect blend of academics and extra-curricular activities at the Institute, Shailesh Dalmia has taken special care to create a superlative team of teachers selected for their superior quality teaching skills, which is quite evident in their productive sessions. He has also offered to his students whatever they could demand from a management institute of international standards, namely a state-of-the-art infrastructure, far-reaching learning possibilities through student diversity where everyone learns from everyone, a fun- filled learning experience, and of course, one of the most important things that any student looks for in a management college – excellent placements.

PROGRESSIVE & INTELLEcTuAL

Leading the very prestigious Niranjanlal Dalmia Educational Society as its Hon. Secretary, Shailesh Dalmia has been outstandingly    running    two  schools of excellence – N. L. Dalmia High School and N. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies & Research – with an aim to provide holistic education to every student. His deep involvement, zeal and commitment to education;  his farsighted vision and leadership qualities; and his immense contribution to society and nation building has been acknowledged by the President of India.

With 25 years of rich work experience, Shailesh Dalmia has drafted ambitious plans for his Educational Society and has raised its status to a level that has left an indelible imprint on education in the community and businesses at large. Impelled by his innate aesthetics and attention to details, he has revamped the technological  infrastructure  of  his schools in line with international standards with revolutionary ideas opening fresh avenues for his aspiring students in the process.

“Samprada is the oldest entrepreneur in the pharmaceutical industry and has spearheaded Alkem to become the fifth largest pharmaceutical company in India in terms of domestic sales”

A spearhead of the Indian pharmaceutical industry, Samprada Singh has transformed Alkem Laboratories to reach as many as 55 countries worldwide through his dynamism, vision and leadership. Under his leadership, it is poised for greater times ahead with spectacular growth & production of high-quality branded generics, generic drugs, active pharmaceutical ingredients and neutraceuticals

Founder   with   a   Vision

Founded on 8 August 1973 with a meagre capital of Rs 5 lakh, Alkem Labs under the dynamic leadership of Mr. Singh has spread its wings overseas and has become a name to be reckoned with in the pharmaceutical industry. One of the most respected and successful entrepreneurs of the Indian pharmaceutical industry, he is Chairman Emeritus since April 1, 2015, of Alkem Laboratories Limited.

Having started the company from scratch, he has been able to put the company on the consistent growth path through tremendous dynamism, vision and leadership. The credit for making the company sail through its various stages of progress from the beginning goes to him.

Having started his career as a retail chemist in 1953, Mr. Singh developed excellent rapport with a large number of pharmaceutical companies. Because of his hard work, honest behaviour and cordial nature, this relation resulted in the offer for sole distributorship of many pharma companies for the state of Bihar, which he started by the name ‘Magadh Pharma’. However, he did realize the limitations of expanding the distribution business, and, in the year 1972, became the founder director of a Bombay-based pharmaceutical company and selected healthcare and pharmaceuticals as his focus area as an entrepreneur. A focus on excellence in products, personnel, quality and service has been the driving force of the company since early days of Alkem Laboratories Ltd.

achieVements Galore

Mr. Samprada was honoured with the ‘Life Time Contribution Award’ in 2004 by the Express Pharma Excellence Awards, a prestigious award also known as the Oscar of the Indian pharmaceutical industry.

One  of  the  most  distinguished  and respected entrepreneurs of the Indian pharmaceutical industry, he has been bestowed with a number of notable accomplishments such as EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award in Life Sciences for the year 2016, the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the Pharmaceutical Leadership Summit in 2009, ‘Asian Grid Leadership Lifetime Achievement Award 2006’, ‘Medicine Update Lifetime Achievement – Health Care Award’ for his achievement in the pharmaceutical industry (2002) and the ‘Life Time Achievement  Award’  by Pharma Business and Technology (2000).

a dynamic Personality with social resPonsibility

Born in a Bhumihar Bramhin family in Jehanabad, Bihar, Mr. Singh wanted to be a doctor. However, as his dream of being a doctor could not be fulfilled, he set out to explore other options. He did his B.Com. honours from Gaya College, Patna University, and demonstrated dynamism through various student activities during the years at college.

He is a self-made entrepreneur and as a result of his strenuous efforts throughout, Alkem now has a portfolio of more than 700 branded generic drugs and commands market leadership in select key therapeutic areas in the Indian pharmaceutical market.

Mr. Singh is the oldest entrepreneur in the pharmaceutical industry and has spearheaded Alkem to become the fifth largest pharmaceutical company in India in terms of domestic sales.

“Having mastered the art of tea & all its processes, Saman Upasena ensures to attend every single  tea auction in Colombo, tastes his own tea factory samples & knows the difference in the flavours”

Having ventured into the family business of tea manufacturing, Mr. Saman Upasena has used his high intellect and sharp business acumen to great effect in establishing his empire as the foremost tea producer in Asia. He leads by example when it comes to automation, teamwork, open communication, forward thinking and management of resources

Transforming ideas inTo realiTy

After graduating from St. Benedict’s College, Saman Upasena began his professional journey at a young age of 22 by joining the family business. Since the very beginning, he demonstrated his ability to lead the business well by adopting         a         proactive         approach                      and has been the driving factor towards its transformation and success throughout. Seeking       inspiration                   from     his       late father, he showed incredible power and grit to take his company to fresh heights through his vision and ingenuity. His    initial         move    towards     achieving this objective was to automate the tea production process at the Galpaditenne Tea Factory, leading to incomparable high product quality, increased volumes, highest hygienic standards and increased productivity.

He, along with his company, has won a series of national and international awards as a result of his state-of-the- art thinking and razor-sharp business insight. This includes the prestigious award for Outstanding Entrepreneur at the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards successively in 2013 and  2014, which he was conferred for his sustainable business model.

diverse global successes

Saman Upasena, along with his brother Thusan Upasena, has been immensely popular among the KDU Group employees – over 4500 people – as with continuous innovation he keeps the family-spirit intact and applies a proactive approach. A disciplined leader and an outstanding decision-maker, he has equipped the hi- tech factory with ISO 22000, HACCP certified finest machinery in the tea manufacturing industry, and as a result the company has made remarkable progress under him to emerge as one of the leading tea producers in not only Sri Lanka but all of Asia since 2003.

The KDU Group under his leadership has emerged as the world’s largest black orthodox tea manufacturer, as it owns eight factories in the Sabaragamuwa Province and produces 12 million kilograms of tea annually, contributing to four percent of Sri Lanka’s entire tea production.

Having mastered the art of tea and all its processes, Saman Upasena ensures to attend every single tea auction in Colombo, tastes his own tea factory samples and knows the difference in the flavours. He has also devised an excellent monetary policy ensuring monetary self- sufficiency for the company; hence, the company meets all its finances solely from its own funds and does not rely on banks, thus having no liabilities to anybody.

conTribuTion To social cause

He has diversified the KDU group to tackle the growing electricity costs and has established the KDU Mini-Hydro power plant in Pelmadulla, meeting not only his manufacturing power needs but also contributing 1.4 Megawatts to the national grid. Saman Upasena maintains a direct dealing with the 20,000 small holders who provide the green leaf from a 60 km radius without involving any middleman.

He associates his company well with the local villagers, politicians at regional and district level and also social organisations in the area, even building roads in the regions difficult to approach.

“As a young man, Robert Kuok thought there was no substitute for hard work and thinking up good, honest business plans and, without respite, pushing them along”

Among the most successful Asians and self-made industrialists who rule the business-world, Robert Kuok, the Malaysian billionaire, is a living legend. His is an inspiring rags-to-riches story and a dream for all young entrepreneurs, where he has become one of Malaysia’s most successful entrepreneurs and has successfully turned his business into a huge empire

AN INSPIRING STORY

Robert Kuok’s story is one of immense motivation, as his up-hill climb started as an office-boy, after which he became the clerk of a rice trading department in Singapore. He started from a humble beginning in Johore Baru and over the years with the right attitude and sweat, blood and tears, he moved ahead as he was a quick learner. Three years in the rice trading department helped him learn the trading business. He founded the Malayan Sugar Manufacturing Co., which quickly gained popularity. It went on to become a monopoly in sugar production space of Malaysia producing 80% of Malaysia’s sugar and 10% of world’s sugar. That’s precisely how Kuok got his nick name, ‘the sugar king of Asia’, and became the richest man of Malaysia. As a young man, he believed that there was no substitute for hard work and thinking up good, honest business plans and, without respite, he pushing along. With so many businesses in so many countries, this incredible business man always believed that he is the “little string that ties the rings together”. Experts would often say that his speed and cleverness led to that near- impossible success. Also, he was never afraid to collaborate with the rest of the world unlike the eastern businessmen of the early 20th century and that was one more thing that led to him being one of the most successful businessmen of the east. Believing that there will always be business on earth, he makes relentless endeavours to maintain and practice the values of integrity and honesty, and eschew and reject greed and arrogance. He always advises to be humble, be straight, don’t be crooked, and don’t take advantage of people.

EXECUTING CHALLENGES

Kuok Group is one of Asia’s most diversified and dynamic multi-national conglomerates with investments in commodities, hospitality, logistics, real estate and shipping & shipping related businesses, amongst others. Kuok (Singapore) Limited shares common heritagewithtwootherholdingcompanies, namely Kerry Holdings Limited in Hong Kong and Kuok Brothers in Malaysia, in that they were all founded by the Kuok family. Together, the collective group of companies is commonly referred to as the “Kuok Group” in Southeast Asia and “Kerry Group” in Northeast Asia. Behind its success is a commitment to serving its customers and a determination to evolve with the times. The Kuok Group believes that success is measured not only by profits, but also by the contributions made to people’s lives and to society as a whole. As it grows, the Kuok Group’s attitudes and actions continue to be guided by the core values of loyalty, integrity and unity.

Today, the Kuok Group has diverse operations in all five continents, with specialisations in Properties, Hospitality, Logistics, Media, Maritime, Commodities, Environment and Philanthropy.

Robert Kuok always believed that a good leader will lead the organization to a better future and also provide benefits to society, and the characteristic of a leader is also important because it may affect the society when the leader becomes the role model of the world, and people will practice what the leader has done to achieve extraordinary success. His talent in business is unparalleled and his story continues to awe and inspire a lot of businessmen throughout the globe.

“Pankaj Patel has been named the “Best Pharma Man of the year” by the Foundation of Indian Industry and Economists in recognition of the growth of Cadila under his leadership”

Born in 1951, Pankaj Ramanbhai Patel holds Bachelor of Pharmacy and Master of Pharmacy degrees from Gujarat University, as well as a BA in Science and Law from the University of Mumbai and is an Indian billionaire businessman as the Chairman and Managing Director of Cadila Healthcare, the fifth largest pharmaceutical company in India

Wearing Several HatS

Pankaj Patel, Chairman and Managing Director, Zydus Cadila has over 35 years of experience in the Indian Pharmaceutical industry.

In 2017, Pankaj became the President of FICCI, and is also the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, IISER, Kolkata and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar, in addition to being a Member of the Board of Governors and also the Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.

He also holds responsibility of Chairman of IIM Udaipur, Member Governing Board of The Ahmedabad University, Chairman of School of Life Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Member of the Board of Management of the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies and Executive Chairman, Vice President and Trustee of the Gujarat Cancer Society and Chairman of the Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute.

Pankaj has been named the “Best Pharma Man of the year 2003” by the Foundation of Indian Industry and Economists in recognition of the growth of Cadila under his leadership.

A long time back he had predicted that Zydus Cadila would become the third-largest pharmaceutical company in India; however, his company saw ups and downs and its fortunes were reversed and Pankaj even fell out of the list of richest Indians in 2005.

Known for facing challenges head on, Pankaj not only bounced back, but expanded his business further. From a turnover of Rs. 250 crore in 1995, the group posted revenues of over Rs. 6300 crore in FY2013.

With 20 discovery research programmes under various stages of clinical development, the Group invests over 7% of its turnover in research. At the group’s state-of-the-art research arm, the Zydus Research Centre, over 400 research scientists are engaged in NCE research alone.

Future PerFect

Pankaj is targeting Lipaglyn sales of 100 crore in the next 3-5 years, wants to launch 2 New Chemical Entities (NCE) products by 2020, and would invest 6-7% of revenues on research and development.

Planning to invest Rs. 500 crore every year, Zydus under his dynamic leadership is aiming to be a research- based pharmaceutical company by 2020. He is guiding Zydus to offer a dedicated Lipaglyn support programme to patients and        caregivers.      The      programme shall provide important support and information regarding access, adherence, education, thereby helping patients to start and appropriately manage their disease and therapy over time.

He has already developed Zydus Cadila under his insightful leadership as an innovative, global pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of healthcare therapies.

Under his leadership, Zydus Cadila has evolved into a fully integrated, global healthcare provider, with strengths all along the pharmaceutical value chain. With a core competence  in  the  field of healthcare, Zydus Cadila provides total healthcare solutions ranging from formulations, active pharmaceutical ingredients and animal healthcare products to wellness products.