URS-AsiaOne has been steadily showcasing inspiring stories of some leaders who had established global business empires. Some prodigious leaders overcame every difficulty and completely transformed the global dais with their ground-breaking ideas, brilliant operations, and game-changing products and services. Their concerted efforts and incredible focus have helped entire nations write inspiring sagas of business and economic growth. These nonpareil leaders have consistently altered established norms and revolutionized their businesses with their groundbreaking ideas and led their companies to get recognized at many global platforms with various acclaimed brand awards and leader awards such as entrepreneur of the year award.

We present a few of the stimulating stories of the success of such coveted greatest leaders of India.

Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani
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Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani

Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, the Co-Founder and Managing Director of the Hiranandani Group, is a prominent figure in India’s real estate industry and a pioneer in developing mixed-use integrated townships. Often hailed as a visionary, he has not only reshaped the Indian real estate landscape, but also taken on multiple pivotal roles, including National Vice-Chairman of NAREDCO and Chairperson of Mumbai University’s Advisory Council. Driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, he continues to expand his horizons, venturing into cutting-edge data centers, and logistics and industrial parks

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Dr. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
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Dr. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

An astute businesswoman, Dr. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is a stalwart of Indian industry and the Executive Chairperson of Biocon Group. Under her leadership, Biocon – Asia’s leading biopharmaceutical enterprise – has evolved from manufacturing pharmaceuticals to discovering, developing and producing biologics to treat chronic diseases. With Biocon consistently ranked as one of the highest R&D spenders in India, she has maintained for long that the nation’s future and growth are inescapably linked to its ability to undertake research and focus on innovation BY JYOTI VERMA Dr. Kiran

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Anubhav Agarwal
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Anubhav Agarwal

In 2006, Mr. Anubhav Agarwal embarked on his journey within the family business, dedicating himself to growth and innovation. Recognising the significance of the food industry, he passionately delved into mastering the intricacies of his ancestral business. Driven by innovation and a commitment to his family’s legacy, Mr. Agarwal founded BN Agritech in 2011. This visionary move marked a significant milestone in India’s edible oil industry. Over the past decade, BN Agritech has emerged as a prominent B2B edible oil manufacturer, making substantial contributions to our nation’s economi

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Ashish Aggarwal
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Ashish Aggarwal

A REMARKABLE PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY Mr. Ashish Aggarwal’s academic sojourn began at the prestigious Delhi University, where he attained a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science. He then set his sights on the Ivy League, embarking on an executive management degree at the revered Harvard Business School. Following this, he cut his teeth on numerous international projects at HCL Technologies before briefly joining Intel Corporation’s ranks in Bangalore. After a brief stint with Intel Corporation, he spent six years in the US working for several bigwigs in the corporate world. Mr. Aggarw

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Dr. Sultan Bin Ahmed AL Jaber
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Dr. Sultan Bin Ahmed AL Jaber

H. E. Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC Group, is the President - Designate of the forthcoming UN climate conference COP28. He has served as the UAE Special Envoy for Climate Change for two terms, and played a proactive participatory role at over ten COPs, including the historic Paris COP21 in 2015. He brings to this task two decades of executive business and leadership experience in government, climate policy, and renewable and conventional energy sectors BY JYOTI VERMA Dr. Al Jaber is an accomp

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Dr. Cyrus S. Poonawalla
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Dr. Cyrus S. Poonawalla

A senior Indian businessman and philanthropist known for his significant contributions to the pharmaceutical industry, Dr. Cyrus S. Poonawalla is the Founder and Chairman of the Pune-based Serum Institute of India, one of the world’s largest vaccine manufacturers. His success story and leadership style are inspiring examples of entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Passionate about making the cheapest vaccines for the underprivileged people of the world, he exports his products to 100 different countries BY JYOTI VERMA Arevolutionary leader who transformed medicine in India, Dr. Cyrus S.

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Bernard Arnault
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Bernard Arnault

In the world of luxury fashion and retail, few names command as much respect and admiration as Bernard Arnault. As the Chairman and CEO of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Arnault has not only solidified his position as one of the most influential figures in the industry, but has also left an indelible mark on the global business landscape. Beginning from a small town in France to becoming a self-made billionaire and a revolutionary force in the luxury industry, Arnault demonstrates the power of relentless pursuit of excellence, commitment to innovation, and global vision BY JYOTI VERMA

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Tim Cook
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Tim Cook

One of the most successful CEOs in the world, Tim Cook began as the Chief Executive Officer of Apple Inc. in 2011. A story from innovation to dominance, he previously served as the company’s Chief Operating Officer under its Co-Founder Steve Jobs. His journey from an engineer to the CEO of Apple Inc. showcases his dedication to innovation, operational excellence, and ethical leadership. His ability to navigate challenges, maintain a customer-centric approach, and uphold the company’s core values has contributed significantly to the brand’s continued success BY JYOTI VERMA As Apple

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Atif Rahman
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Atif Rahman

Born and brought up in Patna, India, Mr. Rahman holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi. ORO24 is his brainchild and he is highly passionate about the brand. Founded in the year 2021, ORO24 is a forward integrated real estate firm specializing in Developments, FacilitiesManagement and Investments, offering a unique combination of convenience and lifestyle at attractive prices, thereby catering to the needs of 21st-century home buyers. ORO24’s headquarters is located on the popular Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. The avant-garde fac

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Erik Solheim
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Erik Solheim

STELLAR CAREER TRAJECTORY Born in Oslo, Mr. Solheim is a Norwegian diplomat well-known in the circles of international environment and development programmes. An active member of Norway’s Green Party, he has served parties, governments and international-level organisations. Mr. Solheim was Norway’s Minister of the Environment and the Minister of International Development from 2005 to 2012. His commendable work during this period helped raise his name to the international level. Seeing Mr. Solheim’s work as the Norwegian Minister of Environment, the United Nations chose him to l

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