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.

Sanjib Acharya
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Sanjib Acharya

Born on September 23, 1966, in Kolkata, Mr. Acharya completed his schooling at Patha Bhavana, Anandaniketan, and graduated from Calcutta University in 1989. After working with reputed labs in Kolkata, the well-versed leader founded SERUM Group in 2000, driven by a visionary zeal to make advanced diagnostics accessible to all. His commitment to excellence and innovation has positioned the SERUM Group as a leading healthcare provider. Under his leadership, the small laboratory has grown into one of the largest referral clinical laboratories in eastern India. It also ranks among the nation’s l

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Anju Majeed
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Anju Majeed

A well-versed leader, Dr. Anju is dedicated to research-driven advancements. A firm believer in the power of research, she focuses on investments in infrastructure and scientific research to improve preventive healthcare solutions. By merging traditional knowledge with modern science, she helps her organisation create high-quality, evidence-based health products. Over the years, she has played a crucial role in developing groundbreaking nutraceutical and cosmeceutical ingredients that have gained recognition in the global healthcare community. Reflecting on this journey, she says, “We ar

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Bathala Greeshma
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Bathala Greeshma

Under Mrs. Greeshma’s leadership, Peram Group is focused on transforming the real estate industry through innovative and accessible solutions. Her approach is to make homeownership more accessible to families by providing residential plots that are well-developed, approved, and situated in major growing areas. With her customer-centric mindset, she has redefined real estate by fostering a culture where delivering high-quality and affordable residential plots is a priority. Mrs. Greeshma’s leadership emphasises community building rather than just developing properties, ensuring every custo

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Aishwarya Tatapudi
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Aishwarya Tatapudi

Ms. Aishwarya’s journey is a rich tapestry of diverse experiences which have moulded her outlook and expertise. Her career is a powerful blend of vision, grit, and continuous evolution. Armed with a bachelor’s degree in computers and marketing from St. Francis Women’s College and a PGDM in Human Resources and Entrepreneurship from IIPM, she also holds multiple certifications in HR and leadership and is an ICF coach. Over her 15+ year journey, she has played transformative HR roles across industries—from healthcare and fintech to consulting —leading functions in HR Operations, talent

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Ishika Taneja
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Ishika Taneja

Ishika Taneja rose to prominence as a dynamic force in India’s beauty and entertainment industries, celebrated for her Miss World Tourism India 2017 title and a Guinness World Record for the fastest airbrush makeup. Yet, her journey is more layered than glamour alone. From early global recognition to a deep spiritual shift toward Sanatan Dharma, Ishika’s evolution reflects a profound inner calling—choosing purpose over fame and upliftment over acclaim. Growing up in a family acquainted with beauty and glamour business, she was influenced by her mother, Bharti Taneja, a pioneer in the fi

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Ruma Devi
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Ruma Devi

Born in 1988 in the small village of Rawatsar in Rajasthan’s Barmer district, Ruma Devi’s early life was woven with hardship and struggle. Losing her mother at the tender age of four, she was raised amidst poverty, facing the harsh realities of rural India from a very young age. As societal norms dictated, she was married in her teenage years and soon took on the dual responsibilities of a wife and mother. With no access to formal education beyond class eight, her world initially seemed confined to domestic chores and survival. However, the adversities she faced quietly nurtured her inner

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Rami M Boulad
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Rami M Boulad

A seasoned executive with over two decades of experience, Dr. Boulad has worked with some of the world’s leading corporations, including Johnson & Johnson and Procter & Gamble. His ability to identify lucrative opportunities and transform them into actionable business strategies has been a driving force behind ASQ’s sustained growth. Under his able leadership, the company has successfully entered new markets, with retail operations extending to North America, Europe, and the UAE. ASQ currently has 250 branches and 250 points of sale around the world. The ASQ Group, a prestigiou

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Subodh Sachan
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Subodh Sachan

As the CEO of Masters Logistics Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. (MLSIPL), Dr. Subodh Sachan has led the company’s evolution from a promising startup in 2014 to a nationally recognised logistics powerhouse. With operations spanning major trade hubs across India, MLSIPL delivers integrated solutions in freight forwarding, customs clearance, and end-to-end logistics— customised to the needs of some of the world’s most respected brands. Backed by nearly three decades of experience, Dr. Sachan’s leadership is rooted in digital transformation, customer engagement, and a relentless pursuit of oper

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Arun S. Bhatnagar
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Arun S. Bhatnagar

Mr. Bhatnagar began his career as an Assistant Professor of Economics. Demonstrating public service aptitude, he qualified for the All India Civil Services Examination (1982) and joined the IRS (1983). For continuous professional growth, he completed an Executive General Management Programme at IIM Bangalore and obtained certifications in Investigation, Cyber Crimes, and Money Laundering from the University of Maryland and Duke University, along with a “Soft Skills and Management for Senior Management” course from IIM Bangalore. On December 1, 2017, he became Director General of the II

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Ved Mani Tiwari
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Ved Mani Tiwari

Mr. Tiwari’s career demonstrates his dedication to skill development and his relentless pursuit of a more inclusive and capable workforce. His early experience in building the Delhi Metro infused in him the importance of careful planning, effective implementation, and stakeholder management. In addition, his diverse stint as Director with the Ministry of Railways and various state metro agencies gave him valuable insights into urban and transport development. Similarly, as the Global CEO of Sterlite Power, MD of SunEdison, and Director at Welspun, he demonstrated his ability to drive busine

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