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.

Dr. P. Shyama Raju
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Dr. P. Shyama Raju

Born on 6 January 1950 in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, Dr. P. Shyama Raju began his journey from humble beginnings. After obtaining a degree in Commerce from SGS Arts College, Tirupati, AP, he took the reins and founded Shyama Raju & Company Pvt. Ltd. in Bangalore, with a vision to undertake public projects. Demonstrating his tenacity and perseverance, he approached the Bengaluru City Corporation and was entrusted with two of the most challenging developments under its purview. This marked a turning point in his career, and he rose to the occasion with aplomb. With the inceptio

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Nikhila Veluvolu
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Nikhila Veluvolu

The daughter of business tycoon, Mr. Srinivasa Rao Veluvolu, Ms. Nikhila Veluvolu has brought a lot of process to the company. While pursuing her Masters in the USA, she decided to take her family business forward. When she saw the immense trust and regard that Nikhila Constructions and Developers (NCD) enjoyed among home buyers, she decided to widen the customer base and profile. So, a year after her Masters in the US, she took the brand to overseas customers to make it a preferred choice among the Indian diaspora. She achieved success in her endeavour with the U.S contributing 20% of the sa

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Mohamed Saieed
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Mohamed Saieed

Mr. Saieed is a highly self-disciplined individual who obtained his degree in Computer Science from Swansea University. In his quest to become a well-rounded CEO, he fortified his knowledge base with an MBA, enhancing his skill set and expertise. A forward-thinking and visionary leader, his pursuit of continued education saw him obtain diplomas in Marketing from the esteemed American University in Cairo and Artificial Intelligence from the world-renowned Oxford University. With each day, he gains fresh insight not only on the business front, but also on a personal level. A TECH INNOVATOR

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Manish Rathi
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Manish Rathi

A Chartered Accountant and a driven CFA Level 3 candidate, Manish is a dynamic leader who thrives on growth and innovation. Under his astute guidance, the company has broken its own records, achieving the highest ever top line and PAT with an impressive growth rate. Furthermore, because of his unwavering commitment, the company’s balance sheet has grown by a staggering 50% in just one year, a feat that few thought possible. Also, under his stewardship, MCFL has become a preferred employer in the highly competitive BFSI sector, setting the standard for excellence in human resource management

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Hema Malini Nidamanuri
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Hema Malini Nidamanuri

Under her competent leadership, Champion’s Group is recognised as one of Asia’s fastest growing and award-winning global enterprises — with over 18 companies and 5,400 employees spread across 108 countries. A computer engineer by profession, her remarkable foresight and innovative ideas have led the organisation to become a formidable brand in the last decade, with consistent yearly revenue growth. She is a shining example of a superwoman entrepreneur with many thriving businesses to her credit. From digital marketing technology firm Champions Infometrics, business real estate infrastru

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Rama Iyer
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Rama Iyer

WPP established the WPP Foundation in India with a primary focus on improving the education apparatus and training for sustainable livelihoods. The Director General of the WPP Foundation, Rama, believes that education can improve lives considerably. With this as her guiding principle, the Education to Livelihood (E2L) programme was launched to target student retention, improve academic outcomes, develop subpar academic performance, work-related skill development, and entrenched social norms that hamper education. Since the establishment of the WPP Foundation in 2015, Rama and her team have wo

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Vivek Dinodiya
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Vivek Dinodiya

Integrity, innovation, and constant learning are the hallmarks of Vivek’s leadership philosophy. As the head of PL Global Impex Pte Ltd., he firmly believes that integrity is the foundation of any successful business, and he works tirelessly to maintain it in all aspects of his work. With a keen eye for potential risks and opportunities, he fosters an environment of calculated risk-taking and innovation. Most importantly, he understands that learning is a never-ending journey, and he approaches each day with a growth mindset, always looking for new ways to evolve. TORCHBEARER OF A LEGACY

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Vikas Mandawewala
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Vikas Mandawewala

In 2018, Vikas Mandawewala realised a significant gap in the market for cloud-based solutions that catered specifically to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). So, with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by small businesses, he created a company to provide an innovative and customised solution to fit every business module. He co-founded TYASuite Software Solutions Private Limited, a business that increases productivity and efficiency by streamlining business processes. The cloud-based ERP software has benefits ranging from reduced overhead to easier accessibility and mobility. Under

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Puneet Gaur
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Puneet Gaur

Mr. Puneet Gaur’s way to being a global name rests on an outstanding education, impressive work experience, and lifetime learning. This business builder and operational leader has transformed small to large organisations across three continents of North America, Europe and Asia. He has been a crusader for social responsibility for companies and employees. He has been promoting the concept of Society As A Strategic Stakeholder (SAASS)TM. Ethics and corporate responsibility have been hallmarks of his personality. He pushes for success for his vendors, sustainability of the ecosystem where

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Solipuram Venkat Reddy
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Solipuram Venkat Reddy

AN INSPIRATION TO MANY What makes Mr. Solipuram Venkat Reddy a successful first-generation entrepreneur is his belief in himself. Born in a farmer’s family, this commerce graduate had no automobile industry experience, but with self-belief established one of the leading passenger bus and car rental companies in the South Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Today, he is an inspiration to all those passionate about achieving something big in life. With integrity, discipline, and enthusiasm as his strengths, Mr. Reddy has made his business accomplish success, trust and fame. Taki

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