Category: Leaders

Taking inspiration from the iconic Ratan Tata, Mr. Abheek Dutta always wanted to be a job-provider than a job-seeker. His interests laid widely in exploring the realms of entrepreneurship and creating a young force of dedicated professionals to contribute to the evergrowing world of technology. So, when he got a chance to build from scratch and head the Indian team of Henson Group, he did not hesitate even once. Now, in his capacity as the Senior Vice President of the Group for the past four years, Mr. Dutta has successfully managed to foster a team of around 80 employees in India. The firm works for customers across several countries, including the USA, the UK, Australia, Africa, Canada, among others.

HARBOURING EXCELLENCE IN TECHNICAL SKILLS

Mr. Abheek Dutta loves technology. He has a keen eye to understand the latest developments and their implementation in the market. He keeps sharing his insights into all the technical advancements on his blog ‘IT and Management by Abheek’, which he has been running since 2014.

Not just through his blog, Mr. Dutta serves as a source of massive inspiration to his team in person as well. He reckons that it is very important to build a strong next generation of leaders to run a successful enterprise. He works closely with every single team member of his and spends time in identifying and applying appropriate economic and moral enticements to incorporate sustainable development into their lives. He is vigilant about the challenges and opportunities that the team might face while innovating.

Mr. Dutta says that the performance of an employee is the multiple of one’s ability and motivation. Therefore, all the hardworking and deserving employees in his team are awarded and recognized at regular intervals. He invests heavily in his employees and their skill development. In a meeting, he prefers to talk less and listen more. The employees are also incentivized for every creative idea they put on the table.

CONSTANTLY EVOLVING

Mr. Abheek Dutta is a technically sound and focussed person. He is known to be a leader who leads by example and has great team management skills. He is very popular in his circle for the plethora of knowledge and expertise he holds, yet doesn’t believe in resting on one’s laurels.

He constantly hustles to improve himself further, as a person and as a leader. To maintain his expertise, he learns from his mistakes and tries to instil a similar behaviour in his team too. His strong communication skills, dedication towards innovation and trust in the power of collaboration keeps him growing.

BUILDING LASTING RELATIONSHIPS

Another skill that Mr. Dutta holds is his prowess to build and sustain longlasting relationships with his clients and associates. His vivacious personality attracts a lot of attention and his intelligence never fails to impress those around him. He always maintains cordial relationships with business decisionmakers and finds new growth avenues.

Mr. Dutta is also very proud of the fact that his firm, based in his hometown in Jammu and Kashmir, is giving employment opportunities to a wide range of people from the area. He is working hard to keep extending the youth of his state a work environment that is worldclass, pays well, and keeps them updated with all latest skills and techniques.

Mr. Bhushan graduated from the prestigious Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies in Mumbai. Ever since he joined the organization, he has been guiding and leading various teams across diverse verticals in the VTP Group. His vision is to turn the organization into one of the top 100 realty companies in the country.

A KEEN OBSERVER

As the Group is based in Pune, Mr. Bhushan has a grip on the pulse of the people in the city. He understands their likes and dislikes when it comes to choosing a project for residence or investment. Thanks to his thorough understanding of the market, the VTP Group consistently comes up with projects that attract the attention of the people of Pune. The Group’s popularity in this field is a testament to its success.

PUTTING PUNE ON THE MAP

Pune has multiple advantages as not only is it one of the most sought after destinations for education, it is a historically significant place too. These are the reasons why people across the country are interested in Pune for investment purposes. From modern infrastructure to IT hubs, the city has a lot to offer and so there is a large population influx in the region. This has, in turn, helped in boosting the realty sector in Pune. It has become a city of choice for so many young migrant families to settle down. It ranks in the top 5 cities across India for living as well as investment, only behind NCR/Delhi, Mumbai & Bangalore. This has, in turn, has fueled the realty sector in Pune which has witnessed a steady growth. VTP Group is a 30+ year old group in the construction sector. Being amongst the top cement dealers in the country, it rates #1 in Maharashtra. Apart from cement, the Group also trades in other construction material like RMC, steel, etc. The Group also owns Viraj Projects, their infra development arm, which is again one of the top names in infrastructure and outsourced construction business with the who’s who of the real estate industry and the Government, being their clientele. VTP Realty has the advantage of the legacy of the Group and leverages the experience and expertise of the Group companies seamlessly. In a very short span of time, VTP Realty, under Mr. Bhushan Palresha’s astute business acumen and easy collaborative approach, has grown manifold. The company, which is involved in residential, commercial, retail & hospitality developments, has delivered nearly 1 million sq.ft. of real estate spaces in Pune. VTP Realty is currently the leader of Pune real estate’s scoreboard in terms of sales turnover. They are known for their Maximum Liveable Area homes which are scientifically designed homes to minimize wastage of space within an apartment. The planning and design of their projects, both inside the home and outside amenities, keep in mind the modern family and their aspirations.

CREATING VALUABLE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

NRIs have always been fascinated by the Indian realty sector in terms of leveraging rental incomes. This is true for metro cities as well as tier-two cities & therefore, Pune & its outskirts are looked upon as great investment options. While some NRIs look at buying property to secure their future, some others buy property to generate rental income. The VTP Group stays on top of all these trends & takes pride in catering to this category. This is the reason why he & his team have successfully created projects in many flourishing areas that would yield benefits to all investors including NRIs.

Mr. Palande, the founder of SchoolHandy, wanted to get more involved in the academics of his children and this prompted him to develop the app. SchoolHandy is an app that bridges the gap between schooling and parenting. It keeps the parents updated with all the communication about their child from his or her school in real-time. Any update from the school including notices, diary entries and results are uploaded on the app and parents can track the same instantly. The app’s ‘Live School Bus Tracking’ feature is very popular among parents as child safety is something all parents are concerned about. The app also has other features like a one-to-one chat system to resolve queries, an attendance system and even an online fee payment option.

AN IMPRESSIVE CAREER

Mr. Palande is a serial entrepreneur who has managed to successfully lead various entrepreneurial ventures like Gift Box, a corporate gifting venture, and Mobaccs, an e-commerce platform housing private label electronic gadgets. Throughout his career, he has worked with big brands including Sodexo and Network18. Considering Mr. Palande’s entrepreneurial spirit and sharp acumen, SchoolHandy’s success isn’t much of a surprise.

This passionate entrepreneur is armed with a strong academic background. Having graduated from Mumbai University in Bachelors of Commerce, he then opted for a Masters Programme in Management Studies at ICFAI: Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India. His comfort with numbers contributed to his entrepreneurial acumen and this has helped him in many ways throughout his journey.

Thanks to all the varied work experience Mr. Palande has undergone, he likes to set a realistic target for his venture. For instance, with SchoolHandy he believes that in the next three years, the app should expand to at least 100 schools to reduce the communication gap between schools and parents.

This entrepreneur’s motto is to make students street-smart and not just booksmart. His unwavering determination to uplift the quality of education has made the app successful. Through his app, he aims to turn people into smart teachers and smart parents.

In future, Mr. Palande plans to turn SchoolHandy into an important tool for every school.

A UNIQUE VISION FOR EDUCATION

Mr. Palande’s vision towards his present business venture is to grow SchoolHandy as a primary technology platform in the country by embracing changing technologies and utilizing current developments to cater to the needs of students, parents & teachers. He has the qualities of an innovative leader that has made him capable of envisioning innovation in the smallest of things. He believes that change is the only constant and feels one should keep reinventing himself or herself to be successful in the long run.

He believes that the crumbling pressure felt by children today is due to the parents’ expectations from them, which in turn reflects societal expectations. This creates unnecessary fear in children and has a negative impact. Therefore, Mr. Palande feels that innovative solutions are of vital importance in making learning exciting. He plans to continue on his mission to harness technology to confront the challenges in education.

The young and dynamic leader not only provides leadership and oversight to the school but also aims at transforming the educational institution into a nurturing community where each student can grow and thrive to the fullest.

A SELF-MOTIVATED LEARNER

Dr. Jayakarthik is well versed in medicine. He completed his MBBS degree in the year 2017 and is currently pursuing a Postgraduate Degree in psychiatry to heighten his personal and professional efficiency. A perpetual learner, he thoroughly enjoys broadening his academic knowledge by taking up courses that excite him.

A BORN LEADER

His leadership instinct with added excellence in academics and sports helped him attain the esteemed President post in his college, following which he took the initiative of guiding his college in winning several trophies in medical colleges in and around the state.

His leadership instinct helped him win the Presidential Elections in his college, post which he took the initiative of guiding his college in winning several trophies in medical colleges in and around the state. He was also actively involved in hosting intra-college and inter-college sports events successfully within the allocated budgets.

A DREAM FULFILLED

Dr. Jayakarthik finally achieved his childhood dream when he became the CEO of Sri Krish International School in 2017. As the CEO, he is responsible for authorizing all day to day activities for the smooth functioning of the institution. He works directly with department heads, staff members, and other officials for delegating responsibilities, resolving internal and external issues, and ensuring that all aspects of the institution are running efficiently. He is a people-centric leader who values and respects his team members, including the teachers and other staff members of the institution. He puts the needs of his team first and takes all possible measures to provide them with a productive and comfortable work environment.

AN EXCELLENT ORATOR

Dr. Jayakarthik is an outstanding communicator who knows how to convey his ideas clearly and effectively. As a qualified communicator, he excels in oral as well as written communication skills. His eloquence, combined with his leadership skills, never fails to capture the attention of his audience at public speaking forums.

A RESERVOIR OF TALENT

The young leader also demonstrates strong problem-solving and decisionmaking skills that help him think on his feet whenever the need arises. Dr. Jayakarthik is capable of identifying as well as resolving complex administrative problems. He leverages his critical thinking skills for overcoming the problems and ensuring that the institution’s workflow runs smoothly.

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS

Dr. Jayakarthik believes in leveraging his leadership qualities for translating his vision into reality. Sri Krish International School, under his visionary leadership, has achieved the Times of India’s No.1 school in Chennai for two consecutive years. These feats would not have been possible without his constant guidance.

A leader with a rich academic background, including a doctorate in CSR, Dr. Reddy honed his skills by handling multiple responsibilities at various FMCG organizations. He has worked closely with companies listed in the NSE and BSE as well as the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Dr. Reddy’s expertise in the health and wellness sector has helped him in bringing out revolutionary products.

THE BENEFITS OF USING COPPER

While copper vessels have been available in the market, many reasons including quality issues and improper knowledge regarding their use discouraged people from using them. Ayurveda states that drinking water from copper containers has many health benefits and helps to reduce the occurrence of many ailments and even cure complications. In olden days, copper was used to sterilize water and its compounds were used to heal headaches and wounds. Common people have been oblivious to these benefits due to the unavailability of user-friendly products in the market. Dr. Reddy studied the apprehensions of people in detail and came forward with a solution in the form of copper bottles, which have great usability and are of high quality.

A UNIQUE AND LASTING PRODUCT

Under Mr. Reddy’s guidance, Dr. Copper has become the manufacturer of the world’s first seamless copper bottles.

These bottles have a completely leakproof cover and have become a hit in the market. With an increasing number of people inclined towards leading a healthier lifestyle, free of diseases, Dr. Copper’s products have become one of the fastest-selling products today. With these copper water bottles, people have found the perfect product – one that is aesthetically pleasing and provides many health benefits like aiding the digestive system, reducing inflammation and inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria

A DEDICATED CENTRE FOR RESEARCH

The company manufactures its products at its state-of-the-art facility at Hyderabad, India. It uses the 2000T forge Extrusion Technology from Europe to manufacture the bottles. Meanwhile, the company’s dedicated R&D team continues to work on innovative processes and quality improvement measures.

Dr. Reddy places a lot of emphasis on consumer requirements and has kept their interests in mind while drafting policies for the company. His priority has been to make the product available to the maximum number of people through online portals and online stores.

Throughout the journey, his focus has always been to make affordable products like the seamless copper bottles of world-class quality. These bottles are not only good for the body but are also environment-friendly.

AWARDS AND ACCOLADES

Dr. Reddy has enjoyed a glorious journey that has been enriched by the numerous awards and accolades his products have received. He has received the esteemed ‘Best Entrepreneur of the Year 2018’ Award from Big FM.

He is also a recipient of various other awards for his outstanding efforts in the healthcare sector. The ‘Best Seller Award by Amazon’ and ‘Golden Category Seller Award by Flipkart’ are some of the recognitions that his brilliant products have received

An alumnus of the Bombay Veterinary College, Dr. Rajnish Tyagi graduated in 2002 and set up his own private practice at Meerut. He is one of the leading veterinarians of the state. He established Tyagi Dog Hospital as a very reliable and preferred center for treatment of pets.

Pet parents have a great faith and regard for Dr. Rajnish for his humane and comforting approach to animal health. In the course of his work, Dr. Rajnish observed the scarcity of medicines that small animal practitioners face while treating animals. Due to their low profitability, some of the commonly required medicines are not available in veterinary pharmacies. Further, pharmaceuticals for humans cannot be substituted for vet formulations. This lacuna has been filled by Hatvet Pharma Private Limited, a veterinary pharma company founded by Dr. Rajnish Tyagi in January 2019. It is driven by a vision to provide affordable and quality medications to pets.

ADAPTATION AND INNOVATION

Under his leadership, Hatvet Pharma Private Limited sells veterinary pharmaceuticals at wholesale prices throughout India. In a small span of just over a year, the company has more than 45 products already listed on their portal and many more are in the pipeline. The formulations are such that the recurring needs of the vet pharma industry are fulfilled. As a practicing vet, he has the insight required to decide on the right strength and getting approval for the use of these formulations.

The team under guidance of Dr. Rajnish micromanages the quality of the products at every step – right from selecting the raw material for the final formulations, following aseptic precautions during manufacturing, and storage, till the delivery of the required formulation to the end users. These steps have gone a long way in building an unshakable bond of faith between the company and its clients.

A UNIQUE BUSINESS MODEL

The success of this venture lies in its model wherein the company decided that the products be sold through registered veterinarians only. The products are not available in the open market but rather exclusively available through its website. To facilitate their business model and validate its proper end users, the company has a membership system, which allows only state-registered practicing vets as clients. The registration certificate needs to be submitted to obtain membership. Thereafter, the client can thus purchase and resell the required products to pet parents, the end users.

Products are couriered to the clients or directly bought from the company office. The absence of a distribution channel in the open market ensures that products are authentic and remain affordable without undue markups down the distributor network. All products are delivered right at the doorstep without the involvement of any intermediaries, thus keeping the prices and quality of meds affordable and genuine respectively.

A SAGA OF DEDICATION

Dr. Rajnish Tyagi has invested all his available resources and savings in this dream project. The R&D activities, production, logistics, workforce management, time management, technolegal knowledge, and financial viability of the project have been micromanaged by him at every level and step of the journey.

Jadapalli Haritha, along with her sister Jadapalli Vineetha, is motivated to bring ground-breaking infrastructural changes to Hyderabad, and has been successful in her pursuits. She has utilized her repository of knowledge and entrepreneurial skills towards becoming one of the top real estate luminaries in Hyderabad.

Haritha began her journey with an aim to make infrastructure and real estate affordable and raising the standards according to customers’ expectations. She took hold of her responsibilities at quite a young age and has won laurels because of her pioneering work since then.

Renowned for her exceptional sales and negotiation skills, Haritha easily cracks deals which may seem to be difficult otherwise. The communication skills expected of a successful lawyer are personified in Haritha, who has changed the dynamics of real estate entrepreneurship. She has diligently utilized her negotiation skills in bringing real estate to the masses, and making it a necessary utility rather than a premium privilege of just a few.

Not acting simply as a boss but as an equal contributor, Haritha not only leads efficiently, but also guides her employees by participating equally in activities that spell success for the company. She is adept at handling clients and ensures that they get value-for-money products and services. Her interpersonal skills while dealing with clients and her agility in handling and driving sales has made her a force to reckon with in the real estate sector. These few qualities inherent in Haritha have not only made substantial progress in the success of the JSR Group of Companies, but in Hyderabad as well, and as a corollary, to the state of Telangana.

Haritha has carried the legacy created and established by her father in the real estate business, extremely decently on her shoulders, and she and her sister Vineetha have been a source of optimistic energy for the company and the city they are working for every day. Both the sisters are responsible for the successful launch of successive projects in the real estate and infrastructure sector.

LEAPING THROUGH EXEMPLARY MILESTONES

Jadapalli Haritha is jumping from one milestone to the next with her directorship at the JSR Group of Companies and has set extremely high standards in an industry which is infamous for delays. She has ensured timely and affordable delivery of premium real estate projects so that the customers feel like kings in their homes.

The result of Haritha’s sheer efforts, diligence, support to team members, and thorough understanding of customers’ preferences have all led to unfathomable growth of the JSR Group and the real estate and infrastructure sector altogether. Under her stewardship, the company has negotiated and closed multiple B2B deals to provide the best of properties in the residential and commercial sector.

Owing to her dedicated efforts, JSR Group of Companies have bagged numerous awards and accolades for its contribution to the industry and the society at large. This could not have been possible without the insightful approach and business leadership of its Director, Jadapalli Haritha. Haritha has been at the helm of affairs at the JSR Group of Companies and strives to make Hyderabad, and thereafter Telangana the most advanced city and state when it comes to real estate and infrastructure.

In the face of constantly evolving markets and fluctuating requirements from clients, Mr. Saha recognised the need for remarkable solutions. Owing to his strategic acumen, farsightedness and terrific abilities, his enterprise has come up with unique solutions for customers with varying requirements. Through his leadership, he has brought about significant changes in the rural banking sector. He has been instrumental in growing his organization into a reputed company in the fintech space.

DELIVERING CUTTING-EDGE SOLUTIONS TO CUSTOMERS

Possessing cross-platform skills have proved to be extremely beneficial for Mr. Saha. His quality-integrated methodologies have equipped him and his team to provide goal-oriented solutions to their clients. He is a guiding light for his team members and has helped them enhance and broaden their knowledge on developing a competent delivery model. Mr. Saha had long observed and understood that soon there would be a need to upgrade the solutions delivery system owing to the changing times and necessities of the new generation. This led him to give priority to customer satisfaction by rendering the latest technological results at Senrysa. From IT consultancy services to technological skills, the company has developed expertise in effectively dealing with the demands of clients and delivering the best solutions.

AN EYE FOR INNOVATION

Mr. Saha has always ensured smooth and quality-oriented proceedings in all operations, be it outsourcing, business process consulting, professional services or system implementation and integration. Through his innovative outlook, he has made available to his clients all forms of professional services and goal-oriented solution frameworks.

Through his dedicated efforts, the company has become a name to reckon with in the industry. His efforts have earned his company a name that is synonymous with trust and effective technological solution delivery. The comprehensive solutions under Mr. Saha’s leadership have helped Senrysa be recognized as a leading fintech company. The organization’s advanced software has helped in simplifying the complex structure of banking processes.

A CREATIVE THINKER

Mr. Saha has established an entirely cohesive system wherein the expert team members work on various essential aspects of developing software solutions. Through Data Architecture, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing and Artificial Intelligence, the company has turned into an exceptional technology solution provider. The solutions offered by the company have helped in creating phenomenal ideas for diverse business verticals.

Mr. Saha has looked into creating endto-end financial gateways to provide affordable banking solutions to remote areas. He has also worked on processes such as the biometric enrolment, card and terminal management, payment switch with core banking solutions along with central biometric authentication. All these services are aimed at providing a holistic system that covers all operations between the government and banks for a flawless delivery of benefits and subsidies in the remote areas of the nation.

With an eye on the future, he continues to drive the company towards excellence.

Born and brought up in the metro city of Chennai, Manoj completed a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Guru Nanak College (Chennai), B.A. English from the University of Madras in 2006, an MBA in Marketing & Finance from IIPM (Chennai) in 2008 and finally, an Executive Management Program from IIM Lucknow in the year 2012-13. His uncanny ability to convince people made him stand out from the rest and led to his selection among more than 250 meritorious candidates across 5 prestigious B-Schools.

A LONG TRAIL OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Manoj started as a techno-functional sales hunter and has actively handled leading corporate business development accounts and achieved phenomenal results for his clients. He is sharpminded and well-organised marketing manager who focuses on creating new key accounts, managing the portfolios of existing key accounts, and identifying new business opportunities and avenues for strategic expansion.

Manoj has grown to be an independent and confident salesperson who pitches well with one and all, especially the C-suite professionals. His in-depth and multi-industry experience has made him an expert in developing client-centric, creative, and successful marketing strategies for lead generation and sales. If you were to describe him in a single line, you could call him an early adopter, startup advisor, and a super-skilled growth hacker.

Mr. Manoj Prasad started his professional journey as part of the International Voice Support team at Ajuba, then moved on to become the Team Lead in Sutherland, Regional Business Head in Aspire Systems (from 20102011), Business Development Manager in Testingology (from 2011-2013) and finally, the Director of Business Development in Quscient in 2014. During his corporate days, he worked with some big brands such as Airbus, Royal Sundaram General Insurance, AgriRain, Roomee and Sparkle Montessori and many more.

AN ARDENT RISK-TAKER AND A BIGTIME ACHIEVER

Manoj is a dynamic leader who loves to thrive on challenges, take risks and achieve big. With strong technical knowledge and a determination to help businesses grow, he has engineered the idea of many start-ups such as Mindgates, Vril Interactive, GetFyt, Red Ant Media LLP (2019) and VDelivr.

Having gained insights about trends and patterns of consumer behaviour, he ensures that all campaigns planned and launched under his guidance are customercentric. As a salesperson, he always goes the extra mile to attend to customers’ requests. Also a great employer to work for, Manoj makes sure that his teammates are always taken care of and are on the right track when they’re developing the end product. This has helped him easily gain the trust and confidence of not only the customers but also his employees. Owing to niche-based technological products and services developed by him, Manoj has been able to deliver excellent results to his clients across various domains such as healthcare, retail, banking, etc.

Manoj’s extraordinary entrepreneurial journey is a lesson to aspiring entrepreneurs. He is sure to continue reaching the highest peaks of success through his excellent communication and presentation skills, a powerful analytical approach to projects, and creative bent of mind.

Armed with a graduation degree in Commerce, Nihad has efficiently shouldered multiple roles in his company. With new additions such as the Amin Mohammad Construction Limited, he is already planning to work in collaboration with the government bodies like the Local Government and Rural Development (LDRD), Local Government Engineering Development (LGED), and many more.

GOAL CLARITY AT ITS BEST

Nihad has had a practical and clear approach towards business matters. His clarity of vision and strong skill set helps him implement his strategies immaculately. He welcomes good ideas from all corners and has been successful in resolving challenges quickly. With his abilities such as taking a firm stand in dire situations and an innovative insight, he has been steering the organisation through the various tides of challenges.

He has held his ground when he had just assumed his role in the company and was very young in the business. His knowledge and hard work has helped the company sail through rough times even when his involvement in the company was limited. With an increased growth of 40% in performance of the company, Nihad had proved that he had arrived.

EPITOMISING COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP

Nihad has always looked into the interests of his employees and has been gladly awarding the deserving employees to encourage a better and greater participation. He believes that happy employees are much better at providing great service to clients and therefore, Nihad values his employees as much as he values his customers. He takes a comprehensive approach to employees’ welfare and focuses on healthcare, work-life balance. Timely appraisals and awards make Amin Mohammad Group a comfortable workplace for all its employees. This standpoint speaks volumes about Mr. Nihad’s personality and his great leadership skills. The very thought of maintaining excellence and providing the best services has been the guiding force for Nihad and his teams.

GIVING BACK TO SOCIETY

Nihad is very much aware and concerned about the alarming levels of global warming, the dangers of which are already taking shape and posing the risk of extinction for many animals worldwide. Thus, he has taken an eco-constructive step to build an environment-friendly satellite city – ‘The Valley.’

Nihad and his group are very closely involved in the humanitarian activities as they believe in supporting the society to the fullest. Having built a Madrasa where over 2000 children receive food and education, he has also extended healthcare facilities like providing free eye treatment for the needy. Further, 4000 underprivileged and homeless people are provided with free meals. Their work in this area has been an inspiration for many corporate organisations and businesspersons. Besides, sport events like Golf, Cricket and Chess are also sponsored by the company