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.

JIM SEBASTIAN
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JIM SEBASTIAN

ACCELERATING THE TRANSITION TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY MR. JIM SEBASTIAN, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF ECOVAL TRADING LLC IN THE UAE, HAS GUIDED THE ORGANISATION ENTHUSIASTICALLY AND CREATIVELY. WITH HIS SKILLFUL LEADERSHIP, EXPERIENCE, AND DEDICATION TO QUALITY, HE HAS PLAYED A CRITICAL ROLE IN DRIVING THE COMPANY TOWARDS GROWTH, RECOGNITION, AND ACCOMPLISHMENT. MODEST BEGINNINGS Mr. Jim Sebastian earned his Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from the Government Engineering College in Trichur, Kerala, India, and PGDIM in International Marketing & Finance from IMI in New Delhi.

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Shishir Mehta
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Shishir Mehta

Bringing Niche Aromatic Retail Experiences to India Mr. Shishir Mehta serves as the Managing Director of Mirasimo Fragrances & Cosmetics LLP, offering a unique olfactory retail experience to Indian customers. Mirasimo’s retail perfume boutique chain, known as SCENTIDO NICHE PERFUMERY, is thriving and setting a vibrant benchmark for excellence in the fragrance and cosmetics industry. TRACING THE ROOTS Mr. Shishir Mehta began his professional career as a mechanical engineer and successfully headed a national metallurgical testing laboratory for about 35 years. However, his passio

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KOHELI PURI
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KOHELI PURI

CARVING EXCELLENCE Ms. Koheli Puri, the Founder and Managing Director of Studio XP Management Consultants Private Limited, has over twenty years of experience in Project Management and real estate. She consistently demonstrates her strong determination and ability to make sound business decisions regardless of the market situation, turning her endeavours into profitable companies. “MS. PURI HAS REDEFINED THE REALTY AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES BY RAISINGTHE BAR ON QUALITY” After graduating from Bengal Engineering College, Shibpur, with a B.Arch., Ms. Koheli Puri went to IIT Delhi

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GURUDEV SRI SRI RAVI SHANKAR
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GURUDEV SRI SRI RAVI SHANKAR

TEACHING THE ART OF LIVING TO THE WORLD Bringing relief to millions of people the world over with his soothing voice of peace & enchanting words of wisdom, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a global humanitarian and spiritual master, who established ‘The Art of Living’ Foundation four decades ago, is on a mission of global wellbeing, by making people aware of the innate joy inherent in them. “THE FIRST THING IN A CONFLICT IS A COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN. SECOND, THERE IS A TRUST DEFICIT. IF WE CAN BRIDGE THESE SOMEHOW, THEN THE PROCESS BEGINS. INSIDE EVERY CULPRIT IS A VICTIM CRYING

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SADHGURU
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SADHGURU

A Versatile Humanitarian Indian yoga guru Jagadish Vasudev, popularly known as Sadhguru, is a proponent of spirituality and yoga. Since 1982, he has been teaching yoga in Southern India. A renowned speaker and opinion-maker, Sadhguru has been ranked among India’s 50 most influential people. One of the most distinguished citizens of India, he is the only Indian to be honoured with three presidential awards from three different presidents – including India’s highest annual civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan. “SADHGURU HAS UNDERTAKEN MASSIVE ECOLOGICAL INITIATIVES TO DEAL WITH BUR

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Kirthi Reddy
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Kirthi Reddy

A Passionate Edupreneur Par Excellence With a strong belief that a child’s growth is measured in smiles and achievement is quantified by contentment, the Founder & Director of The Gaudium School, Ms. Kirthi Reddy is bent on nurturing children’s innate happiness through education that creates value and equips them with the wisdom to apply what they have learned joyfully. “Ms. Kirthi is bent on nurturing children’s innate happiness through education that creates value & equips them with the wisdom to apply what they have learned joyfully” Early Leanings An alumna o

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Rishad Premji
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Rishad Premji

Master Strategist “Rishad Premji has been recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum for his leadership” Rishad Premji took over as Chairman of Wipro from his father Azim Premji recently. He has been the Chief Strategy Officer and Member of the Board, responsible for shaping Wipro’s strategy to drive sustained & profitable growth. In a transition that was on expected lines and set in motion more than a decade ago, the change of guard at Wipro is an absolute case study on how succession needs to be planned. PASSING OVER THE BATON Rishad Premji has

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DR. MAHALAKSHMI
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DR. MAHALAKSHMI

DELIVERING HAPPINESS Dr. Mahalakshmi is the Founder and Director of ARC International Fertility & Research Center Chennai. The reproductive medicine specialist with over two decades of expertise has treated over 1,00,000 infertile couples with success rates comparable to international standards. “DR. MAHALAKSHMI HAS HELPED CHILDLESS COUPLES FROM INDIA, SINGAPORE, THE UK, AND THE UAE” After finishing her education and earning her MBBS, Dr. Mahalakshmi pursued a Diploma in Gynecology and Obstetrics at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute. She then completed a

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SUSHMA BOPPANA
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SUSHMA BOPPANA

REVOLUTIONISING EDUCATION Ms. Sushma Boppana, a dynamic leader and the CEO of Sri Chaitanya Educational Institutions, stands at the forefront of a transformative movement in Indian education. Her commitment to delivering high-quality education has led to the establishment of a vast, nationwide network of schools that empower students from diverse backgrounds. INDIA’S GREATEST LEADER 2023 FOR PRODUCING HISTORICALLY BEST RESULTS IN THE INDUSTRY Ms. Sushma Boppana’s educational journey began with her graduation in Computer Science at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BI

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Rajeev Nannapaneni
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Rajeev Nannapaneni

CREATING GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES Having a wide experience and exposure in General Management, New Business/New Product Development in India and for international markets, Mr. Rajeev Nannapaneni has been strategically expanding his portfolio with complex niche products, where competition is limited. Focusing on building strong technological capabilities under his leadership, the company can develop any generic now. “As he has guided Natco towards success with his insight & knowledge, he has focused on almost exclusively selling generics in oncology” DEEP MARKET KNOWLEDGE Mr.

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