Category: Leaders

Courtesy of Mr. Ali Kochra’s diligence and consistency, Kochra Realty is a well-recognised company in the market today. His primary focus is to transform stressed projects into successful and profitable ones. He ensures timely delivery, quality lifestyle, and value creation. Each project is undertaken after a thorough analysis.

Mr. Kochra is one of the youngest entrants in the real estate sector. In a short period, he has spread his business in many upscale localities such as Bandra, Andheri, and other premium suburbs of Mumbai. He plans to start with the development of around seven projects this year.

The strength and credibility of the developer could be seen in the upcoming project, Aadhayay, which was stuck for ten years before Mr. Kochra decided to take it up. Now, after a decade, this first chapter, Aadhayay in their book of success, is due for delivery this year. Mr. Kochra’s hard work helped him achieve the Best Emerging Realty Brands Award by ET Best Brands Awards in 2022. He also bagged the Emerging Real Estate Company Award by Lokmat-Network 18 Awards 2022.

COMMITTED TO CUSTOMERS

Mr. Kochra and his team have set a firm footing among the other reputed real estate agents in Mumbai by ensuring customer safety and customer satisfaction. He prefers to build a regular clientele and add new clients on the referral of his existing clients. The team of Kochra Realty has insider knowledge of the workings of the Mumbai realty market and each project is approached keeping the end user in mind. Mr. Kochra is aware of the wide gap in the real estate market. Therefore, he takes up distressed projects and turns them into functional and aspirational spaces for living. He surpasses the customers’ expectations by creating modern real estate marvels at affordable prices.

GOLDEN RULES OF INVESTMENT

Mr. Kochra helps his clients to invest smartly by following the real estate market’s golden rules. He firmly believes that a reasonable investor must be thoroughly knowledgeable about the fundamentals of investment and aware of his assets, expenses, and income. Then, he emphasises on setting a specific investment goal for financial independence. Then, working on long-term goals with better value is always good.

In addition, Mr. Kochra advises that one should invest in properties with a positive cash flow and a higher rate of return. In his view, location also plays a significant role, as it is critical to attracting the right tenants. He follows these factors to achieve success in his professional and personal life.

A STRONG PILLAR FOR THE TEAM

Mr. Kochra has successfully built a team that can contribute to his vision and turn challenging projects into successful ones. The business model is designed around robust processes that can easily unlock potential from a difficult task. He has successfully negotiated with the government, developers, and customers, and other stakeholders.

As a leader, Mr. Kochra trusts his team and keeps things simple. He does not believe in enforcing his views and ideas on the workforce, but instead gives them the opportunity to think and ideate, and he stands by them as a pillar when solving their problems.

In the last eight years, Aditya Kejriwal has been instrumental in making customer experience strategies that have worked wonders. Moreover, he has added new milestones to expand the company’s focus on building a customer-centric culture. As a result, Cardinal Health has become a top choice in the healthcare space. It is no doubt that Aditya’s strategies have turned fruitful.

He plans to improve the home-based patient experience by building a new program. He is leveraging technology to execute the transformational changes that would significantly impact their direct-to-customer business. In simple terms, he understands his customers’ dynamic needs and is ready to launch solutions that address the challenges.

A TRAIL OF SUCCESS

What Aditya has done for Cardinal Health is more of a recent milestone. However, his trail of success is far longer.

Before entering the business world, he made sure he gained all the knowledge and credibility by studying in some of the finest colleges in India. He earned his degree in Electrical Engineering from the prestigious National Institute of Technology, Rourkela in 2000. He later shifted to the US to start his career with Cognizant.

However, he returned to India after five years to study again. This time, Aditya was surer of his career, which is why he pursued an MBA from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad. The course gave him an insight into strategic marketing, and he then began the journey of a bright future.

Aditya experimented a lot with his career for the next few years. From IT space and consulting to banking and healthcare, he worked in several industries to gain expertise in strategic management. He worked with and led several significant transformations in companies such as Credit Suisse, JP Morgan, Citibank, SwissRe, Morgan Stanley, Merryl Lynch, and many others. During these jobs, he also travelled extensively, which helped him get a global perspective of the field.

Finally, Aditya joined Cardinal Health in 2014. Since then, he has taken many transformational roles ranging from program managing transformation of customer support services to the position of subject matter expert in cost optimization initiatives. Now, he is using all his expertise and experience to push the growth graph of Cardinal Health.

ESTABLISHING A NAME

Aditya Kejriwal’s leadership is known all over the industry. This is the reason he is often invited as a speaker at various events in the health space. In 2022, he was invited to the International Customer Experience Awards 2022.

He has also been invited as a key speaker at the Process Excellence Network World Summit 2023 to address business leaders across the industry. He is a judge at the International Business Transformation Awards 2023 and Stevie Awards 2023.

In addition to being an industry expert, Aditya is also a member of Mensa International (High IQ Society), American Mensa, and is a Certified Project Management Professional. Like every remarkable leader, he does not shy away from sharing his industry insights on Customer Experience and Transformation. Thus, he often writes and publishes several blogs and articles on digital platforms such as the Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports.

Primus helps elders reduce the process of ageing by eradicating loneliness and ensuring ‘Zero Falls’. We ensure being proactive than being reactive, a set of assessments are done before on boarding elders so that they can be monitored under a customized care plan by our in-house medical team. Adarsh’s main objective is to improve the quality of life for elders.

THE VISIONARY APPROACH

Young, passionate, and confident, Adarsh has always believed in the excellence that comes with experience. Thus, when he thought of devoting his time to building a senior care facility, he did not jump into the entrepreneurial journey impulsively. Instead, he decided to gather data and experience to create a relevant model. So, he traveled across countries to study the best practices in geriatric care. From understanding the model of retirement communities to living with them, he did it all to discover what is best for seniors. Finally, in 2013, he launched Primus Reflection – a safe haven for elders offering complete senior care via a robust and self-sufficed ecosystem. It was such a success that the project was awarded the ‘Senior Living Project of the Year’ at the Realty Plus Awards, 2014. Under his supervision, the company was felicitated with Times Business Award 2022 – The Best Senior Citizen Community, ET Business Excellence Award 2020 – Excellence in developing in Senior Living Community, Times Business Award 2021- Best Senior Living Community in Bangalore, & Realty+ Award – Best Senior Living Project of the year 2019. His goal for Primus is to be the leading CCRC Player and be there at every stage of an elders life.

ACING AHEAD WITH PASSION AND KNOWLEDGE

Under the leadership of Adarsh, Primus has seen tremendous growth. From 200 units, now Adarsh has signed up for 2000+ units across India in four cities, namely Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, and Bangalore. And this is not the end. More than 1500 branches are in pipeline and he will soon launch at-home geriatric services. This accelerated growth of Primus is a direct result of Adarsh’s passionate and skilled business acumen. The hands-on knowledge that he gained while pursuing a Master’s degree in Construction Management from the University of Leeds helps him understand how to make his real estate projects successful. As for his engineering base, it comes from his graduation in Industrial Engineering and Management from the RV College of Engineering in Bangalore. In fact, he gets involved in all the projects right from conceptualization, planning, and development, through the marketing and sales phases, leading up to the post-sales support for the project.

EN ROUTE TO BIG THINGS

While Primus is close to Adarsh’s heart, he also invests his time in other ventures. For instance, he is also a Managing Partner of ReWild Retreats LLP, which specializes in gated communities of managed, uber-luxurious farmhouses. He has also partnered with India’s largest warehousing player, Indospace Logistics Parks. His business portfolio also includes land banking & aggregation along with the development of residential and office spaces. He was recognized with Times 40 Under 40 Award 2020 and Young Entrepreneur Award Construction Times for his remarkable contribution in developing senior care communities. And looking at his long list of achievements and accolades, it is right to say that the sky is the limit for him.

Every entrepreneur experiences some life-changing moments that push them to start their business journey. For Abrar, it was a simple realization that something was missing. Even though he had a successful career while working at top positions in American companies, he always felt a void. But unlike many people, Abrar followed his heart. He used his extensive experience to launch his own niche management consulting firm — Agile Brains Consulting. What started as a one-person company is now a multi-million-dollar organization with clients spread globally. This, however, is just a beginning of a bigger dream.

FROM CORPORATE TO CONSULTING

Abrar started his career in the corporate sector after completing his degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Drexel University in the USA. He joined a startup as a software developer a decade ago. Just 21-years-old at that time, he practiced coding and tested games for a company that made electronic table games for poker. Later, Abrar stepped ahead and took his first managerial role as a Technology Services Manager at The Edcomm Group Banker’s Academy. While being in this job, he got the chance to work closely with global clients and learn the ins and outs of e-learning. Over the next couple of years, Abrar climbed the corporate ladder serving a variety of roles — from Development Director and Process Coach to Agile Program Manager and Enterprise Portfolio Lead. Finally, he embraced his entrepreneurial spirit and established Agile Brains Consulting. This was his successful attempt at creating a platform that helps companies and knowledge workers across the globe deliver products and services faster.

SPEARHEADING BUSINESS EXCELLENCE

Under the leadership of Abrar, Agile Brains Consulting has grown rapidly and is now churning out revenue in millions of dollars and has achieved numerous awards from INC 5000, Forbes, CIO Applications and many others. It has 100+ consultants, trainers and coaches from all over the world that help him assist clients globally. The company has a spectacular client portfolio of Fortune 500 clients and the list continues to grow. All this has become possible because of two reasons — Abrar’s vision and his team. He wanted to create an organization which focused on value-delivery and would focus on serving as technology advisors rather than transactional sellers. Therefore, he created a proprietary award-winning framework “Assess, Brainstorm, Coach” to help companies improve process flow and deliver value faster. As for the second reason, he believes that the greatest asset of Agile Brains Consulting is the A-class team that he built during his challenging days. This humble gesture, in turn, shows the empathetic nature of Abrar’s personality that undeniably makes him a great leader.

TRUE TO HIS ROOTS

Most leaders are often influenced by their experiences and initial learnings. Abrar is one of them. Born and brought up in Abu Dhabi, he still believes that the earliest lessons he learned were from his parents. While his mother taught him to always do the right thing, his father encouraged him to follow his passion. As a result, he chose a business where he follows his passion of empowering people with requisite skills through consultation and training. This perfect amalgamation helps him to stay motivated and content with his work every day. He knows that he is on a mission and it is the right one.

Thirty-years-old Siddharth Kothari graduated in Business Management from Questrom School of Business, Boston University. He started his career in 2013 by investing in stocks and entered the world of start-ups in 2016. Because of his interest in diverse fields, he has invested in multiple business verticals. More than 12 companies, including ClearDekho, ApnaComplex, Beardo, Wishberry, Shaadi Saga, Innov8 and Gretex, are under his start-up portfolio.

He provides material assistance to these firms and aids them with mentorship and guidance. In addition, he is an early investor and partner in Venture Catalyst and 2Point2 Capital and a limited partner in Carpe Diem.

CONSISTENCY AS THE KEY

Investment is not just business for this young leader. Siddharth takes it as mediation. Each new venture allows him to dive deep into a pool of knowledge as he studies the product, service and sector before investing. Taking big risks, experimenting and constantly working towards the goal has made him one of the most influential young leaders of the country. He learns and evolves when he fails at something and never loses hope.

Taking risks gives him more confidence and helps him gain significant profits. Siddharth doesn’t make hasty decisions and gets involved in the company’s everyday affairs. He focuses on those entrepreneurs, who have an innate drive towards achieving their goals.

The young investor considers each investment as an opportunity to connect and understand each product, service or sector that has the potential to add value to the lives of people.

For Siddharth, a good investor is one who keeps learning constantly, either through books, movies, conferences or interactions with entrepreneurs and investors. His passion for cinema has resulted in him financing films produced by Wishberry Productions.

A GUIDING LIGHT

Planning, vision and hard work make start-ups successful. It was not easy for Siddharth to shift from stock investment to these ventures. He makes financial deals with only those start-ups whose founders are passionate about their offerings and have a concrete step-by-step plan for their companies’ growth. The founder may not have a renowned degree but should know the product and the industry inside out. Siddharth helps start-ups with their capital requirements, connecting them with an established network, mentoring them, and leveraging their strengths. He offers them the HR platform he is associated with and lends funds at a reasonable interest rate.

AN ACTIVE ENVIRONMENTALIST

Siddharth wants to leave a positive impact on society and the environment. He desires to touch millions of lives, especially the innocent animals killed mercilessly for food and material. Being a vegan, he feels ethically aligned and linked with vegan companies. He believes that it is the responsibility of human beings to protect the environment. He feels that veganism makes humans healthy, helps our planet replenish, and saves many animals from cruelty. With this view, he has invested in many plant-based companies such as GoodMylk and Arata in India and Rebellyous Foods and Eat Just abroad. He is even a Partner at Ahimsa VC, India’s first fund investing exclusively in sustainable alternatives to animal-based products.

A quick look at Siddharth Vora’s educational record is enough to understand how passionate and enthusiastic he is about business. Right after his schooling, he started strengthening his knowledge by enrolling in various courses. He is a Chartered Accountant, a CFA Charter holder, a Sebi-registered (NISM) portfolio manager, investment advisor, and a research analyst. He has also completed M.Sc. in Management for Business Excellence with a double diploma in World Politics from the University of Warwick. Siddharth’s educational excellence equipped him to deal with everything he was about to face in his journey in the corporate world. But his pursuit of knowledge never ended, courtesy his zest to keep learning on the job.

A PROMISING CAREER

Siddharth’s initial tryst with finance began with an articleship at EY. He then joined Prabhudas Lilladher (PL), as a part of the Fundamental Research Team at PL Institutional Equities Research, before moving to Investment Strategy Research. He launched the Acumen series on adapting the investment frameworks of global investors to the context of Indian capital markets. After getting trained on the research side, he shifted his focus to setting up and building the quant research desk and investment advisory practice at PL. Siddharth is now the Head of Investment Strategy and Fund Manager, who now runs the active equity and quantitative investment strategies at PL PMS. Over the five years, Siddharth’s contributions in the field of research and investment have been appreciated by industry experts. He is credited with the success of Multi-Asset Dynamic Portfolio (MADP) – a first-of-its-kind quant-based tactical asset allocation strategy. Due to the positive response towards thisinvestment strategy, he was invited as the youngest speaker at the fourth edition of Alternative Investment Industry’s biggest event, PMS & AIF 4.0, held by PMS Bazaar. He is also regularly invited by national news channels such as ET Now and CNBC, to share his opinions about the industry. He is also responsible for the company’s overall strategic management for new business verticals and is involved in hiring the right talent for the company.

SPIRIT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Siddharth’s business acumen isn’t limited to investments. He is also a young entrepreneur who started a successful FMCG brand in 2014. Saucery was the result of his love for food and business. He co-founded the venture in Mumbai and was involved in setting up business operations from scratch. Today, the company is renowned for its international gourmet dips, sauces, and condiments which are 100% vegetarian and natural.

BEYOND CORPORATE

While being dedicated to financial services, this young professional also kept a date with his other interests. In 2013, the same year that he graduated from H. R. College of Commerce & Economics, he pursued a diploma in E-business in the Digital Age from The London School of Economics and Political Science. He has also completed summer programmes at Cornell University for International Business along with an acting course at the New York Film Academy at Harvard University in 2010. Siddharth believes that life isn’t just about work. He enjoys spending time exploring new places and culinary experiences. A sports enthusiast, he is professionally trained in athletics, football, badminton and chess. Siddharth often goes on trips or sweats it out at the sports complex!

Mr. Sengupta has duly established his name in the sphere of General Commercial Litigation through his extensive experience in Arbitration before Tribunals and Commercial Litigations in different High Courts and the Supreme Court of India. His experience in the legal sector and dealing in corporate transactions, strategy making and litigations alongwith his optimistic attitude has always been favourable. A key part of the firm, he has provided legal advice on various subjects like bank guarantees matters, banking solutions, infrastructural project advisory, matters related to RBI and FEMA, international arbitrations and infrastructural arbitrations. He has also given legal opinion and advisory, and conducted several corporate documentation, including mergers, acquisition and drafting of mining leases and shareholders agreements; and real estate documentation. In addition, he has undertaken pro bono works as well as CSR activities beyond his scope of work so that legal amenities can reach those who need it the most. He has mostly dealt with causes like rights of senior citizens, children, differently abled, women, and labour, and matters of workplace ethics and environment. He has also assisted social entrepreneurs to enable them to carry out their missions of positive social change and improve the lives of the poor and disenfranchised.

IDEAS AND JOURNEYS

With his business acumen and a mind-set towards driving business growth, protect rights, minimise risk and assure compliance, Mr. Sengupta has ensured that the idea of leadership is not towards validation of designations, but towards creating an approach that meets both the ends of the spectrum. This approach will then lead to the well-being of the team and success of the firm. He believes in the formation of a compassionate team that not only ventures into different contemporary laws, but also creates impact through justice. According to him, it is significant to identify up-and-coming professionals who have the skill set and ability to lead. Investing time and energy in their training is what makes him certain that he is not only contributing to the company’s collective growth, but also enhancing the quality of the legacy that the legal fraternity is about.

VISION

Mr. Sengupta has duly been committed towards the growth of the wider legal fraternity where he continues to contribute towards new avenues of law. His major contributions have been towards exploration on the Legal Domain of Sports Law and Art Law, and other growing legal avenues such as Brand Management Laws. He perceives that the growth of technology is an opportunity towards embittering the legal profession and continues to critically study and examine the effects of AI in the legal profession. He believes in collective growth and fostering the legal fraternity as a whole, and so aims to set up a professional institution which can provide practical training and orientation to law students, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practice.

AWARDS, CONTRIBUTIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

For his work, Mr. Sengupta has been awarded the Lex Falcon Award 2022 for the Singapore Chapter. He has been a part of various conferences and legal events to ensure that quality legal education continues to be imparted and opportunities are created for young lawyers. He has also been part of Lex Witness’ webinar, and seminars and conferences.

Swetang’s education and training have been critical to his success as a leader. His Master’s in Business Administration, with a specialisation in Marketing & Sales and International Business, has equipped him with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complex and dynamic business environment. Additionally, his Executive Management Program in Sales and Marketing from Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, has further honed his skills, giving him a broader perspective on business management. This extensive education and training has prepared him to tackle even the most challenging situations and make informed decisions.

LEADING BY EXAMPLE

Swetang believes in setting an example and improving the lives of those around him. He has demonstrated this through his impeccable leadership at Sun Multinational DMCC, where he has launched, and manages various apprenticeship programs designed to enhance the living standards of the communities where the company operates. Today, the Group operates in 12 countries across four continents with the mission to leverage the strengths of each brand and allied industry within the markets it operates to drive superior shareholder returns.

A FUTURE-FOCUSED LEADER

Swetang believes that innovation is what distinguishes “great businesses” from “good businesses”. He views it as a driving force behind value creation, both for the business and its stakeholders. Under his guidance, Sun Multinational DMCC has adopted a philosophy of value addition, which is evident in its extractive businesses. His career highpoint has been steering Sun Multinational and maintaining profitability across the Group during the pandemic.

HIS INSPIRATION

Swetang attributes his success to his father and great business leaders who have inspired him throughout his journey. He considers himself fortunate to have stood on the shoulders of some of the most courageous and visionary leaders in the business world. The humble leader credits his professional growth to the generosity of his Group Chairman, KP Damji, and the Group Managing Director, Mr. Rahul Sood, who discovered and nurtured him, helping him to become the leader he is today.

LEADING WITH COMPASSION

Under Swetang’s leadership, Sun Multinational DMCC has taken an active approach to corporate social responsibility. It has set up educational bursaries in over five countries, built three schools, and two medical facilities to benefit local communities. It has also partnered with health ministries and government entities to provide PPEs during the COVID-19 pandemic, and established apprenticeship programs in many countries.

REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

Swetang has led and supervised Sun Multinational Group subsidiaries to receive numerous awards and recognition, including Exporter of the Year (Suzan General Trading (Pvt) Ltd.), by the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce, Top International Retail Operator – Sun Duty Free by Africa Tours & Commerce, and World Luxury Hotel Awards for Best Hotel Management Company by Sun Africa Hotels.

Tejpreet Singh Gill took up the company’s responsibility as a second-generation entrepreneur. He focused on using his business skills and learnings to expand the business of the firm. With his futuristic approach, he brought digitalization into various activities, which helped in conducting all operations smoothly.

Committed to taking the company’s legacy ahead, Mr. Gill believes in providing excellence with the best quality building development, real estate, and construction services to all clients. His focus is to build a profit-oriented business and a blueprint for the firm’s growth.

The young leader values his reputation and image in the market. He believes that a good character contributes to earning great business and a regular clientele. Therefore, he works to impress the customers with his demeanour, disposition, and style of work. Working with an optimistic approach and the resolve to excel has won him many awards. He received the ‘MY FM Excellence Award’ in 2022 and ‘The Young Entrepreneur Real Estate Award’. He was also felicitated with the prestigious ‘Hindustan Times Real Estate Developer of the Year Award’ in 2022. He envisions his organisation to be the leader in the real estate sector in the country and has concrete future plans for visionary projects.

A TEAM-ORIENTED MANAGER

As a competent leader, Mr. Tejpreet Singh Gill makes constant efforts to generate more growth opportunities for his employees. Different extracurricular activities and games are organised to create a stress-free working environment for the team. He ensures a platform for all the employees wherein they can have open discussions and debates related to work and ethics.

He wholeheartedly welcomes the innovative ideas of his workforce and even implements them for the company’s and its employees’ success, and advocates for a smooth and pleasing working environment in the office. He trains his co-workers to devise the most efficient solutions to tricky situations.

HIS GUIDING FORCE

Mr. Tejpreet Singh Gill takes his father to be his biggest motivation and inspiration. He religiously follows the principles and guidelines of his father. His father worked hard to build the company, and now, Mr. Gill works with the sole aim of taking the company to higher levels and turning it into a well-recognised brand.

Following in his father’s footsteps, he motivates everyone at work and appreciates their work openly. He has learned to value the contribution of each member of the company, which makes him an exemplary leader. He believes that the success and growth he has earned are just because his father motivated him to walk on the path of righteousness.

ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES

Mr. Gill understands his responsibility towards the environment well. Therefore, sustainability has always been their priority. He offers construction services using advanced technology and raw materials as per international quality standards. He ensures that all the equipment and services undergo regular checks to meet quality standards. Mr. Gill has plans to step into a new segment wherein his team will build structures with minimal or no adverse effect on the ecological balance and quality of life.

Not all art enthusiasts start their career with art. Some take time to finally accept their passion and transition into a full-fledged professional space of art. Ms. Nadar is among those. Born in 1951, Ms. Nadar pursued English Literature at Delhi University’s Miranda House. Post college, she began her career in advertising field in 1970 with Mass Communications and Marketing (MCM). After a few more stints in the advertising industry, she came back to Delhi to help her mother’s garments manufacturing company Alumna India Pvt. Ltd. But while she was creating a career in advertising or manufacturing field, Ms. Nadar also felt inclined towards arts. This continued even after she married Shiv Nadar – the Founder of HCL Technologies – whom she met in 1975. When Shiv Nadar was growing HCL, Ms. Nadar was helping NIIT become a popular brand. During this time, she also kept nurturing the avid art collector in her before finally becoming a popular one.

EMPOWERING THROUGH ART

Ms. Nadar may have begun her career as a communication and brand professional in advertising field, but she also held art closer to her heart. Thus, when she finally got the opportunity to take a step back and invest time in collecting art work, she did not stop. Instead, she continued her passion for art collections and finally in 2010, she opened India’s first private philanthropist museum. It contains over 8,000 exquisite art pieces that she collected since 1988.

Now known as the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA), the museum has two branches in Delhi NCR in Saket and Noida. Some of the famous works from the KNMA collection are of leading Modern and Contemporary Indian artists, including MF Hussain, FN Souza, SH Raza, Raja Ravi Varma, Nasreen Mohamedi, Nalini Malani and Arpita Singh, among others.

HUMANITARIAN SPIRIT

The roles that Ms. Nadar plays are multiple. The most revered one is that of a philanthropist. She is literally the “hero of philanthropy” with her incredible initiatives. Apart from her art contributions, she is an active part of Shiv Nadar Foundation, which is known for its transformational educational initiatives. From VidyaGyan schools to Shiv Nadar University, she has been a part of many successful educational institutes under the foundation. Through VidyaGyan schools, she has been able to provide quality education to the economically underprivileged, meritorious students of rural India.

WINNING AT GLOBAL LEVEL

Ms. Nadar did not just win medals in international tournaments, but also won several recognitions for her contribution towards art and society. Forbes Asian Magazine named her “hero of philanthropy” thanks to her launch of India’s first private philanthropic museum. In 2018, she was named “Collector of the Year 2018” by India Today Art Awards.

In 2019, she was an awardee for India Today Art Awards ‘Public Art of the Year’ for the India Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2019. The UK-based ArtReview has named her among 100 most influential people in the contemporary art world.

PLANS AHEAD

The current plans on Ms. Nadar’s priority list revolve around art. She believes that art is therapeutic for people and this is why she is trying to reach as many people as possible. During the pandemic, she introduced virtual tours of some exhibitions, allowing audiences a 3D viewing experience.

The biggest milestone coming up is the new KNMA stand-alone building designed by Ghanaian-British architect Sir David Adjaye. This state-of-the-art building will be located in Delhi and house the new museum and a cultural centre.