Author: AsiaOne

A soul with action, expression and inspiration, a personality imbued with intellect and a heart of gold, Arif Iqbal Sheikh – Arif – as we all fondly know and call – brings to the table a lot more than just business ethics with his amiable being. Mr. Sheikh keeps on spreading happiness all around him and keeps the environment around him charged

Hailing from the beautiful city Udaipur, Arif Iqbal Sheikh- Group CEO and Chairman of Governing Council of the US$1.2 bn Quality Group consisting of more than 100 companies in 28 countries has got the strokes of splendor and brilliance of the place etched in his personality as well. He is a very confident and energetic person and often an entire room pulsates with his presence. An extremely focused, committed, passionate, honest, and caring human, Arif considers himself to be the creative master of bringing improvement.

Arif believes in challenging his own strengths and improves with every passing day. With each sunrise, he raises in himself a new quality and a new skill. This fearless man takes a lot of risks whether it’s personal life or professional and emerges out as a winner. For him the major factor that assures success is self-belief. He feels that believing in self can lead a person to unachieved heights. He is passionate about what he does and proudly reverberates the words, “I’ll either find a way or make one” to keep himself motivated every time.

TALENT’S POWERHOUSE

Arif Iqbal Sheikh has worked with many companies and led them to glorious success in his career which spans over 30 years in four continents- 20 years as CXO and on senior leadership positions.

He led multinational teams who managed large corporations which were representing brands like Mercedes Benz, Xerox, Bosch, Newgen, GE Healthcare, Schneider, Siemens, Motorola, Pfizer, Bosch & Lomb, Nair, Pigeon, Oracle, and companies like Gammon, Ansal, Hiranandani, Walmart, and Harrods. The core industry verticals in which he has provided his expertise include Retail, Real Estate, Exports, IT, E-commerce, Logistics, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Investments, Trading and Agency representation as well as Services.

He brings a new lease of life and energy to every company he works with. His vision and strong work ethics always translate into sure-shot success of any project he puts his hands on. For his exceptional performance as an employee and a leader he has been rewarded with several awards like Excellence in Leadership, Best-CEO and Retail Chain award Dubai Shopping Festival, STAR-Business ICON award, etc. Quality Group won four major awards in last one year itself from House of Lords, Best Real Estate to Africa’s Most Iconic Award to Most Innovative Company under his leadership.

Apart from being a skilled entrepreneur, Arif is an academician as well and has authored two books and more than 100 articles in international publications. He is a visiting faculty to many international B-schools across Asia including the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM). His sound intellect and eloquent thoughts have been the motivation of several people who are treading towards the path of unmatched entrepreneurial journeys.

Arif is a recognized motivational speaker as well and has delivered many lectures at International forums, conferences and seminars. He is very active on social media platforms too and keeps on writing blogs about management and entrepreneur skills. Mr. Sheikh has a great insight of the consumer’s mind which he keeps on sharing with others through these write-ups.

“APART FROM BEING A SKILLED ENTREPRENEUR, ARIF IS AN ACADEMICIAN AS WELL AND HAS AUTHORED TWO BOOKS AND MORE THAN 100 ARTICLES IN INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS”

Following the success mantra of Umesh Modi Group which states that, “Achieve the benchmarked, then set your own standards and surpass them too”, Mr. Umesh K. Modi is undoubtedly making headway in the business world of the Indian Subcontinent. It is his effervescent personality that is the guiding light for the new generation

Holding a steadfast determination in heart and a firm belief in his mind, Mr. Umesh K. Modi spearheads one of the leading conglomerates in India. The Umesh Modi Group has ascended the mountain of success and has become an inspiration for other ventures of the nation as well under the leadership of Mr. Umesh K. Modi.

A zest to do something big drew him to the business world in the year 1972. A gold medalist in chemical engineering from Banaras Hindu University, young Umesh K. Modi set his foot in the business of his father. Since then, Mr. Modi is taking every possible step to enhance the empire. The Group has flourished at a great pace under the pragmatic and productive leadership of Mr. Umesh K. Modi.

THE MOTIVATING FORCE

Founded by his father, Shri Rai Bahadur Gujarmal Modi, a known industrialist and humanitarian, the Umesh Modi Group has witnessed a great transformation by establishing itself as a towering name in the industry. In 1968, Shri Rai Bahadur Gujarmal Modi was also felicitated with Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award in the Republic of India.

Following the footprints of his great father, Mr. Modi has come a long way on the path of success. He not only inherited his father’s business but also his habits which help him in being a leader who knows the outcomes of his actions. One of those habits is reviewing the profits and losses of his business personally. It is not wrong to say that the biggest source of inspiration for this business tycoon is none other than his own visionary father. It was his father whose life encouraged Mr. Modi to achieve a greater goal by implementing discipline & extraordinary management strategies in making accurate and clairvoyant decisions.

THE VIGILANT ONE

With an aim to create benchmarks in the business world, Mr. Modi forged ahead with his strategic steps and expanded the Group’s presence in fields such as Sugar, Iron and Steel, Distillery and Liquor, Engineering, Power, Writing Instruments, Packaging, etc.

Believing in the idea that one ought to have world-class partners to be ahead in the ever-changing world of business, Mr. Modi also formed new alliances and joint ventures with American and European companies. It was his anticipation that pharmaceutical industry has a long way to go in the future, which encouraged him to form a joint venture with Mundipharma Group of Companies, Switzerland in the year 1990. In the present time, Mr. Modi has over 10 partners in Pharmaceuticals business worldwide.

The journey that began with a single Modi Sugar Mills turned into a diversified group and has left its footprints not only in the nation but also at the international level. It was his efforts that have helped the conglomerate to hold a firm position in the South Asian, African & CIS nations and other international markets. All these achievements would not have been possible without his extraordinary guidance. For his perseverance and contribution, Mr. Umesh K. Modi has been honored with several awards. In 1984, the Ministry of Industry awarded him with “Man of the Year” Award.

“HE NOT ONLY INHERITED THE BUSINESS OF HIS FATHER BUT ALSO HABITS WHICH HELP HIM IN BEING A LEADER WHO KNOWS THE OUTCOMES OF HIS ACTIONS”

As true achiever, Mr. Malhotra’s personality not only carves a strong impression on one’s mind but also sparks an inspiration to achieve the dreams through a constant confidence and strong will-power. He believes that life is an uphill battle and one can emerge as a winner only if he/she has a confidence in the abilities

A determined faith in one’s actions and a belief of standing tall in any the situation fosters a person on the route to a prosperous destination. Mr. Harpreet Singh Malhotra, the CMD of Tiger Logistics, is that person who edged forward from his humble beginning and laid the foundation of Tiger Logistics which is one of the well-known logistics service providers in India with a global presence as well.

Mr. Malhotra Received his Bachelor’s Degree in B.Com from Delhi University and a specialized course in Foreign Trade from IIFT, Delhi. After completing his studies, Mr. Malhotra worked for some years in the Logistics Industry.

“Hard Work is the key to success in life.” These words have always given hope to this dynamic and foresighted leader. Mr. Harpreet Singh Malhotra believes that life is an uphill battle and one can emerge as a winner only if he/she has a confidence in the abilities and the determination to do something astonishing. He believed in his firm and knew that one day he will be the king of the logistics industry with his ever-growing empire.

THE PIONEERING THRESHOLD

For a first-generation entrepreneur, it is quite challenging to begin a new firm. Mr. Malhotra too faced a lot of hurdles when he made the decision to institute “Tiger Logistics”. He laid down the foundation stone at a time when he himself was not in a financially stable situation. However, he had a resolute mind which directed him to dream big and transform that dream into his own firm.

Mr. Malhotra started his business with a small team whose dedications and aims were big. With a profound faith in Mr. Malhotra’s leadership, they stayed on the course and transformed their firm from the small room of a rented apartment to several offices across India. In the present time, the company has more than 200 employees who are serving the firm with utmost devotion. Most of these employees are in the company for more than 10 years.

Hounding a firm faith in his ethical values, Mr. Malhotra makes sure that there is not a single activity in the company that is morally deprived. He makes no compromises in terms of the qualitative services and timely deliverance. To provide “value-added, cost effective” solutions to the customers, Mr. Malhotra has joined hands with various reputed firms across the globe. His innovative and faithful approach has not only earned him respect among the leader but also endowed him with an acclaimed list of clientele.

Tiger Logistics is the result of a continuous struggle of Mr. Malhotra in the market. It is his undeterred courage that has helped Tiger Logistics to grow substantially with every coming year. They had around 254 Crores turnover with 25 – 30% growth consistently per year from year 2000.

THE PHILANTHROPIC WAY

In a heart which is strong-willed and focused, emotions such as kindness and empathy for fellow being also reside and encourage Mr. Malhotra to lend a helping hand towards his society and the nation’s progress. He runs campaigns such as “Do Mutthi Aahaar” to eradicate poverty as well.

“HIS INNOVATIVE AND FAITHFUL APPROACH HAS NOT ONLY EARNED HIM RESPECT AMONG THE LEADER BUT ALSO ENDOWED HIM WITH AN ACCLAIMED LIST OF CLIENTELE”

Deemed with an experience of more than 30 years in the industry, Mr. Nitin Shah’s vision includes remaining a front-runner in the digital economy space and enabling the on-going lifestyle changes onto a unified digital platform. As a business leader, he has always looked out for the next big challenge, the next big opportunity

Mr. Nitin Shah is a unique combination of a questing, restless spirit imbued with patience and perseverance. These seemingly contrary qualities have paid off well for Allied Digital Services Ltd., the company he founded in 1984.

Over the years, his push to become and remain best-in-class has helped the company consistently conquer new frontiers – be it in moving to automation, technology and tool-based remote infrastructure management and shared services, as opposed to depending solely on dedicated people;and setting up the country’s earliest network operations centre (NOC) and security operations centre(SOC) in Mumbai. “The company’s growth has mirrored exactly the growth of the global IT industry. By moving fast to adopt and deploy new technologies, we have managed to grab the early mover advantage with each new technology,” says Mr. Shah.

THE DIGNIFIED VISIONARY

As an individual, Nitin Shah’s credo is perfection, in himself and others. Over the years, this has meant grooming and mentoring a second and third layer of command within the company and empowering employees to deliver their best for the clients and the company.

His personal credo of excellence combined with a focused vision has seen Mr. Nitin rise to the challenge of tough times and make difficult decisions – in 2012, the company underwent a complete internal restructuring along with a change in its business model to sustain future growth and deliver value to investors and clients. His personal and business values of integrity and honesty and putting the clients before everything else, has always paid huge dividends for Allied Digital Services.

GOING THE DIGITAL WAY

Allied digital Services has built a niche for itself in the IT Services space. Mr. Nitin Shah gave up a well-paying job with CMC computers in 1984 to start Digital Data Services Pvt. Ltd. From a three-person team, today the company has grown to 3000-plus people across 90 countries. He managed to create an identity for himself exclusively on merit and competence and by delivering on his promises. An opportunity to support a large consulting firm led to subsequent business deals.

He wishes to remain a front-runner in the digital economy space and enable the on-going lifestyle changes onto a unified digital platform. By the early 1990s, Mr. Nitin Shah’s hunger for success grew manifold, and he strove to create a layered, value-driven organisation and recruited several CXOs. When the need for converting acquired clients into regular clients and a sustainable business model arose, he chose a direct service delivery model that helped with client retention. This helped to differentiate the company from its peers.

Mr. Nitin’s belief in empowering people extends well beyond his immediate environment to encompass the society at large. The Padma Pragnya Trust, set up in 2008, in memory of his wife and mother, helps students from humble backgrounds get an education and also offers healthcare facilities for the poor. He also set up a dharamshala at Shahpur for the people.

“HE WISHES TO REMAIN A FRONT-RUNNER IN THE DIGITAL ECONOMY SPACE AND ENABLE THE ON-GOING LIFESTYLE CHANGES ONTO A UNIFIED DIGITAL PLATFORM”

Renowned as one of the most inspiring motivational speakers, authors, corporate trainers and business coaches in India, Bhupendra Singh Rathore has been
transforming the lives of over 25,000 people on a yearly basis and has been helping them live meaningful and purpose-driven successful personal and professional lives full of vitality and joy

Helping people AcHieve goAls

Bhupendra Singh Rathore (BSR) has given consultation to more than 1,000 companies (MNCs, MSEs &  SMEs) and has addressed over 200,000 people through more than 1,000 talks and seminars across the country, helping everyone achieve their personal and business goals faster and easier than what they anticipated. As a keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses corporate and public audiences that include the executives and staff of many of India’s largest corporations on the subjects of personal and professional growth.

His high-energy inspirational talks and seminars on motivation, leadership, business, marketing, self-esteem, objectives, strategy, creativity and winning psychology bring about prompt changes and long-term results. With his entertaining, customized, research-driven programs containing thought-provoking educational material, he stimulates the mind of the people with positivity and his keynotes and power talk sessions for corporate events and association meetings are quite effective in transforming the lives of numerous people who attend his seminars.

Renowned for his high-energy and engaging content, BSR is a highly sought- after speaker, consultant and advisor on policy execution, frequently delivering motivational speeches and corporate presentations to leaders in audiences comprising around hundreds to several thousands.

AwAkening   THe   people   – AwAkening THe socieTy

The Founder & Director of Indian Institute of Business Success Research Pvt. Ltd. and Visionary Management Network Pvt. Ltd., BSR is completely committed to help leaders and entrepreneurs of gradually evolving or rapidly growing companies enhance the worth of their organizations. The tremendous popularity of his motivational speeches has drawn many top corporate organizations across the world including Mercedes-Benz, DHL, Vodafone, TACO, Tata Technologies, Mahindra, JCB, Lear Corporation, BEHR India, Gestamp, Deutsche Bank and LIC towards him when it comes to the requirement of corporate training and motivation speech for Sales Conferences, Corporate Events and Business Meets.

Counting on his popularity as one of the fast-appreciated transformational speakers in India, BSR’s Vision 2040 is to transform 10 crore lives, and to achieve that he has created ‘The MAD India Movement’ as he endeavours  to ‘make a difference’ (MAD). He also imparts training to 50 trainers every year to pursue this philosophy through his 1-year-long Trainers Gurukul Intervention, which no one else does in the country the way he does.

UnleAsHing THe UnliMiTed poTenTiAl

Travelling around the world giving presentations to international audiences including entrepreneurs, schools, colleges and non-profit organizations, he designs suitable programmes for his audience to help them get rid of mediocrity and optimize their unlimited potential.

The author of an inspirational book, ‘Master Your Thoughts Master Your Life’, BSR conducts various workshops such as Dive Within, On Igniting The Spark, Animating Life With Joy, Take Charge, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Fear to Power, Take off Now, One Goal for All and You Decide, and is a winner first, teaching others to win the big way.