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.

Samprada Singh
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Samprada Singh

“Samprada is the oldest entrepreneur in the pharmaceutical industry and has spearheaded Alkem to become the fifth largest pharmaceutical company in India in terms of domestic sales” A spearhead of the Indian pharmaceutical industry, Samprada Singh has transformed Alkem Laboratories to reach as many as 55 countries worldwide through his dynamism, vision and leadership. Under his leadership, it is poised for greater times ahead with spectacular growth & production of high-quality branded generics, generic drugs, active pharmaceutical ingredients and neutraceuticals Founder   wi

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Saman Upasena
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Saman Upasena

“Having mastered the art of tea & all its processes, Saman Upasena ensures to attend every single  tea auction in Colombo, tastes his own tea factory samples & knows the difference in the flavours” Having ventured into the family business of tea manufacturing, Mr. Saman Upasena has used his high intellect and sharp business acumen to great effect in establishing his empire as the foremost tea producer in Asia. He leads by example when it comes to automation, teamwork, open communication, forward thinking and management of resources Transforming ideas inTo realiTy After gradua

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Robert Kuok
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Robert Kuok

“As a young man, Robert Kuok thought there was no substitute for hard work and thinking up good, honest business plans and, without respite, pushing them along” Among the most successful Asians and self-made industrialists who rule the business-world, Robert Kuok, the Malaysian billionaire, is a living legend. His is an inspiring rags-to-riches story and a dream for all young entrepreneurs, where he has become one of Malaysia’s most successful entrepreneurs and has successfully turned his business into a huge empire AN INSPIRING STORY Robert Kuok’s story is one of immense motivation, a

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Pankaj R. Patel
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Pankaj R. Patel

“Pankaj Patel has been named the “Best Pharma Man of the year” by the Foundation of Indian Industry and Economists in recognition of the growth of Cadila under his leadership” Born in 1951, Pankaj Ramanbhai Patel holds Bachelor of Pharmacy and Master of Pharmacy degrees from Gujarat University, as well as a BA in Science and Law from the University of Mumbai and is an Indian billionaire businessman as the Chairman and Managing Director of Cadila Healthcare, the fifth largest pharmaceutical company in India Wearing Several HatS Pankaj Patel, Chairman and Managing Director, Zydus Cadila

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Mochtar Riady
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Mochtar Riady

“Through hard work & an unwavering spirit of an entrepreneur, Riady grew the company into one of Asia’s leading diversified conglomerates and also transformed Indonesia’s banking landscape” A renowned philanthropist and business tycoon who is widely regarded as a pioneer in Asia’s banking and real estate sectors, Mochtar Riady has built a cradle- to-grave business empire that permeates every corner of life in Indonesia. Riady is certainly a giant among self-made men – counting over 100 companies and more than a few billion dollars in value – yet his countenance is down to ear

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Dhammika Perera
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Dhammika Perera

“His ability to spot opportunities promptly even in an adverse economic scenario has brought him to the fore in the comity of business tycoons & helped him set up Vallible One PLC” Over the last couple of decades, Mr. Kulappu Arachchige Don Dhammika Perera, one of the richest businessmen in Sri Lanka, has proved himself a great inspiration for the Sri Lankan corporates. With a high risk appetite passably complemented by dexterity, business acumen and strategic excellence, he has been converting unprofitable enterprises into profit-making ventures EDUCATION & EARLY BUSINESS VENTURES

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Boenjamin Setiawan
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Boenjamin Setiawan

“Boenjamin Setiawan started his pharmaceutical business in his garage back in 1966 and has turned it into a major force in the regional pharmaceutical industry” Holding a doctorate in pharmacology, Boenjamin Setiawan founded Kalbe Farma in a garage in 1966, and made it the largest pharmaceutical company in Indonesia. Boenjamin Setiawan is nicknamed as Dr. Boen, and he also controls Mitra Keluarga, which operates 12 hospitals From GaraGe to Globe Boenjamin started his pharmaceutical business in his garage back in 1966 and has turned it not only into a major force in the regional pharmace

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Aditya Khemka
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Aditya Khemka

“He is dedicated to providing path-breaking security and surveillance solutions to ensure safety of vulnerable industrial and defence establishments and socio- cultural life in general” Aditya Khemka is reckoned among the pioneers of the security & surveillance industry – one of the firsts to introduce surveillance in India. With his unwavering zeal and foresight he has created iconic brands like CP Plus and established himself as an advocate of security & surveillance. Apart from being a successful entrepreneur, Mr. Khemka is passionate philanthropist, actively working towards t

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Lee Shin Cheng
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Lee Shin Cheng

“My Happiest Day Was When I Bought Dunlop Estate, Because In The Late 1960S, I Had Applied For A Job At Dunlop Estate But They Did Not Employ Me Because I Was Not Adequately Qualified” Heading IOI Corporation Berhad, better known as IOI Group, as its Executive Chairman, Lee Shin Cheng is a Malaysian business magnate, investor, & philanthropist, who has developed IOI into a conglomerate managing oil palm plantations, producing specialty fats & oleochemicals, and developing property in Malaysia, Indonesia, the US, & Europe Undeterred  by   Challenges Lee grew up

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Omar Abdulla Al Futtaim
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Omar Abdulla Al Futtaim

"Omar Al Futtaim has made the Group a trusted name among the reputed global brands, providing them holistic B2C & B2B services in automotive, retail, finance & real estate sectors" With an estimated net wealth of $4.1 billion, Omar Al Futtaim is successfully leading the Al-Futtaim Group in offering holistic B2C and B2B services and solutions in automotive, retail, finance and real estate sectors, taking it to fresh heights achieving great corporate success and international recognition winning customers’ trust Successfully         leading&nb

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