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.

V C Nannapaneni
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V C Nannapaneni

MARCHING TOWARDS A HEALTHIER INDIA Having a rich experience of 42 years in the pharmaceutical industry, the Founder, Chairman & Managing Director of NATCO Pharma Limited (NATCO), Mr V C Nannapaneni is a self made personality who has escalated to greater heights through his sheer dedication and earnestness. “Owing to Mr VCN’s dedicated efforts, NATCO has emerged as the largest domestic Oncology Company, providing affordable medicines to people” STEADY & SEDULOUS Born in the village of Gollamudipadu, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, Mr V C Nannapaneni (VCN) evolved as

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Mahesh Patil
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Mahesh Patil

Mr. Mahesh Patil’s role is significant as the Managing Director of the Horizon Group. He has been behind the growth, accomplishments, and strategic direction of the organisation. He developed fresh growth avenues and methods by performing in-depth market research and analysing market trends. Under his leadership, the company marched towards long-term growth and profitability through good strategic planning. MOVING AHEAD The Horizon Group has significantly expanded and diversified under Mr. Patil’s leadership. His dedication has made the company break into new markets, provide ground

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Hamed Ahmed Omar Salem Alkarbi
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Hamed Ahmed Omar Salem Alkarbi

A Bachelor of Chemistry from Al Ain University, Mr. Alkarbi’s illustrious journey underscores a steadfast dedication to realising ambitious milestones. Since his early days, he was captivated by the transformative abilities of technology and its capacity to revolutionise various industries, and improve lives. This fervour became the driving force behind his career choice, fueled by a resolute ambition to drive a substantial change. He established the Horizon Group of Companies to offer top-tier services in the GCC’s service sectors. The group has since evolved into a respected conglomerat

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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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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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Jignesh Joshi
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Jignesh Joshi

DEEP KNOWLEDGE OF THE REAL ESTATE SECTOR With an untiring zest for excellence, Dr. Joshi thrives to create history in India’s real estate sector. He has vast experience in a rapidly growing and extremely competitive industry. Building new businesses and customer-focused dynamic sales strategies are his forte. Since the establishment of his company, each project is undertaken by including the combined vision of J Joshi Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd. and its clients. Dr. Joshi’s mission as a leader is to identify and capitalize on emerging business ventures that will propel his organization to

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