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. 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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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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