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. Sharad Mehra
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Dr. Sharad Mehra

True leadership is not just about building successful institutions; it is about creating a lasting impact on the world. Dr. Sharad Mehra is one such leader. At a time when disruption is rewriting the rules across industries, Dr. Mehra stands at the forefront, ensuring that education evolves not as a response to change but as a driver of it—creating not just graduates, but leaders, innovators, and changemakers.His approach prioritises students, employees, and society, aiming to create meaningful opportunities that extend beyond conventional boundaries. A vocal advocate for women’s empowerm

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Dr. Anton Ravindran
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Dr. Anton Ravindran

Dr. Anton pursued his higher education in the US and obtained a BSc in Computing & Information Systems and an MBA specialization in IT. He later also earned his doctoral degree in IT Management from Australia on an International Academic Merit Scholarship. His forward thinking vision of incorporating cutting edge technology into efficient business solutions has established him as a leader in Singapore as well as regional and global entrepreneurial IT communities. Lately, as the President of Alliance for AI & Humanity (AAIH), initiatives are being undertaken to promote responsible AI b

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Dr. Ali Asgar Fakhruddin
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Dr. Ali Asgar Fakhruddin

The company operates under the umbrella of Fakhruddin Holdings, a diversified conglomerate with a legacy that spans over five decades. Established by Dr. Fakhruddin’s father, the late Fakhruddin Ebrahimji, in 1963, Fakhruddin Holdings specialised in trading, beauty and personal care, cosmetics, baby products, perfumes, plastics, and property development. Dr. Fakhruddin has been a key force behind the remarkable growth of Sterling Perfumes, which now proudly celebrates over 25 years of excellence and success. FROM TRADING TO MANUFACTURING Founded in 1998, Sterling Perfumes quickly esta

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Dr. Aashish Chaudhry
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Dr. Aashish Chaudhry

At a time when exorbitant healthcare costs have created barriers to quality medical interventions in several parts of the world, India has been able to carve a niche for itself as the preferred global medical destination for all kinds of medical services. Foreign nationals, having confronted long waiting periods and unaffordable treatment plans in their home countries, are increasingly turning to India for reliable medical solutions that constitute the benefits of both economy and excellence. THE METEORIC RISE OF MEDICAL TOURISM IN INDIA The influx of international patients into India h

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Derwin Hunt
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Derwin Hunt

Mr. Derwin academic journey begain at Sullivan Business School, where he earned associate degrees in business and marketing, forming a solid foundation for his future achievements. A humble leader by nature, he has consistently shown a sharp eye for identifying everyday challenges, with an undying resolve to finding practical solutions that improve the lives of those around him. FROM SALES TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP Mr. Derwin’s path to success was not always straightforward. Before founding Hunt Innovations LLC, he built a solid foundation in sales, starting with a job at a retail mall. His

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Amardeep Sharma
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Amardeep Sharma

Amardeep has a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and two MBA degrees from the prestigious Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies and the University of Oxford. He embarked on his professional journey in 2001 with ICICI Bank. Throughout his career, he has gained extensive experience in various divisions, including Retail and Corporate & Investment Banking. The visionary leader’s stellar career has taken him to various countries, including India, Oman, Indonesia, Colombia, and the UAE, where he has held key leadership roles. Amardeep’s career spans from retail banking to the d

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Deepak Thakur
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Deepak Thakur

Today, Mahindra Susten is synomyous with trust, commitment and an uncompromising focus on quality, as one of the pioneers in the renewable energy project development in India, Susten has surely carved a niche. And at the centre of that change is the leader- Deepak Thakur. Deepak’s professional journey spans over three decades, marked by prestigious roles in esteemed organisations across diverse industries such as energy, industrial equipment, electronics, and infrastructure. His varied experience covers sales, marketing, corporate strategy, business planning, project management, and stra

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Adar Poonawalla
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Adar Poonawalla

Mr. Adar, as the CEO of Serum Institute of India (SII), has built a remarkable reputation, leading the family owned business founded in 1966 by his father, Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla, to new heights. Owing to the ambience he was growing in, Mr. Adar developed a deep understanding of the importance of affordable and accessible healthcare, which shaped his leadership vision. After attending The Bishop’s School in Pune and earning a degree in Management and Entrepreneurship from the University of Westminster, he joined SII in 2001, and propelled it to become the world’s largest vaccine producer by

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Dr. Deepa Malik
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Dr. Deepa Malik

A TRUE CHAMPION OF COURAGE AND CHANGE Dr. Deepa Malik has etched her name in India’s sporting legacy—not only as a Paralympic medallist and recipient of the Arjuna Award and Padma Shri but also as an inspirational leader who defied odds and shattered stereotypes. Her journey goes beyond sports; she stands today as a powerful voice of empowerment and a symbol of hope for millions. Discipline and determination were second nature to Dr. Deepa Malik, shaped early by her upbringing in a military household. Born on 30th September 1970 in Bhainswal, Haryana, she was raised in an environmen

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Ruma Devi
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Ruma Devi

A BEACON OF STRENGTH AND EMPOWERMENT From the sands of Rajasthan to global stages, Ruma Devi’s inspiring journey reflects resilience, courage, and the transformative power of empowerment. An acclaimed Indian social worker and artisan, she has become a symbol of hope for thousands of rural women, breathing new life into traditional crafts while uplifting entire communities. “INSPIRING WOMEN TO STEP BEYOND RADITIONAL ROLES AND EMBRACE THEIR POTENTIAL” Born in 1988 in the small village of Rawatsar in Rajasthan’s Barmer district, Ruma Devi’s early life was woven with hardship a

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