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Indiahasalwaysbeena
countrythathasproduceda diverserangeofvisionaries whohavemadetheirmarkon theworldstage.These visionariesrepresentthebestof India'sculture,traditions,and valuesandareproud representativesofthecountry throughouttheglobe.
Editor’sEditor’s Note
Indiahasalongandproudhistoryof producingindividualswhohave madesignificantcontributionsto theirrespectivefields.These visionariesareleadersintheirown rightandcommittedtothe bettermentofthecountryandits people.
Theircontributionshavenotonly broughtrecognitiontothemselves buthavealsoshonelightonthe talentandpotentialoftheIndian citizens.Theyhaveshownthat anythingispossiblewithhardwork, determination,andacommitmentto positivelyimpactingsociety.
Thesevisionarieshavealsobeenan inspirationtothenextgenerationof leaders,whoarenowfollowingin theirfootstepsandstrivingtomakea differenceintheirrespectivefields. Theyhavesetthebarhighand shownthatonecanusetheirtalent andresourcestoimpactsocietyand inspireotherstodothesame positively
Aswemoveforward,itisessential torememberthesevisionaries' legacyandcontinuetoinspirethe nextgenerationofleadersto representIndiawithprideand excellence.Therefore,initslatest edition,'TheVisionaries RepresentingIndiaAroundThe Globe,' The Knowledge Review celebratesthesevisionarieswhohave representedIndiaaroundtheworld, inspiredgenerations,andmadethe worldabetterplace.
Thesevisionarieshavenotonly madeadifferenceintheirrespective fieldsbuthavealsocontributedto societyasawhole.Thejourneyof thesevisionariesisnotjustabout theirsuccessbutalsotheir perseverance,passion,and dedication.
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Dr Thumbay Moideen
Creating Medical University of the Future
C o n t e n t s
Name of the Personality Designation
Aditya Patil
Deepika Rana
Dr Thumbay Moideen
Geeta Menon
Mary Whabi
Rajesh Kothari
Ranjith Nair
Rena Gigool
Chief Executive Ofcer, Ascend International School
Chief Operating Ofcer, Li & Fung’s
Founder and President, Thumbay Group
Professor, Leonard N. Stern School of Business
Head-Strategic Initiatives and Culture, Inventura Academy
Founder and Managing Director, AlfAccurate Advisors
Vice President, Air Liquide
Administration, Al Dobowi Group
Visionaries The Representing India Around The Globe
Brief
Aditya Patil started Ascend International School along with his father. His aim was to establish a school where learning is fun, and engaging and is able to stretch every child individually.
With over 30 years of experience in supply chain management at country, regional and global levels, Deepika Rana is a strategic and analytical executive who thrives on the challenges of the future.
A man of vision and dynamism with the determination to succeed, Dr Thumbay Moideen is the Founder and President of Thumbay Group, a diversified international conglomerate headquartered at DIFCDubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
As a scholar, Geeta Menon is known for her study of consumer psychology, context effects in decisionmaking, survey methodology, health risk perception, and emotions. Her work has been published in leading journals.
Mary Whabi is the Head of Strategic Initiatives and Culture at Inventure Academy. She designs and implements initiatives to drive the school's strategic direction and fosters a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.
Rajesh Kothari is the visionary Founder and Managing Director of AlfAccurate Advisors as well as the driving force behind making it one of India’s most respected, award-winning investment management firms.
Ranjith Nair is an accomplished Board Executive with exemplary 25+ years of experience working in family-owned, Fortune 500, start-up, and JV companies, including 10+ years, contributing significantly at C-level with multi-million/billion P&L ownership.
As an Administration at Al Dobowi Group, Rena Gigool is responsible for managing various administrative tasks and ensuring the smooth running of the company's daily operations.
Tariq Chauhan
Co-founder and Group CEO, EFS Facilities Services
Within seven years, Tariq Chauhan rebuilt EFS as a billion-dollar enterprise. He transformed EFS from a local company to a regional industry powerhouse.
Dr Thumbay Moideen Founder and President, Thumbay Group
ThumbayMOIDEEN Dr
Crea ng the Medical University of the Future
Medical educa on is not just a program for building knowledge and skills in its recipients, it is also an experience which creates a tudes and expecta ons.
Healthcare is the future. Though thecurrent healthcaresystemsuffersfrom manychallenges.While functionallyadequatethereare severalshortcomingsthatbecome amajorobstaclewhenthesystem isunderalotofpressure.These issuesarenotonlyofdeficient healthcarefacilitiesbutalsointhe formofaseverelackofhealthcare professionals.
Oneoftheindividualswhois addressingthesechallengesand constructingabrighterfutureforthe healthcareindustryisDrThumbay Moideen,FounderandPresidentof theThumbayGroup.Heestablished theGulfMedicalUniversity(GMU), whichprovidesthefullspectrumofthe healtheducationsystem.Backedbyan arrayofcollaborativehealthcare programs,afullyownedandmanaged privateacademichospital,andstate-ofthe-artinfrastructure,GulfMedical University'seducationalmodelisone ofthebiggestsuccessstoriesinthe MENAregion.
EstablishedbyDrMoideen,the inceptionstoryofGulfMedical University(GMU)hasbecome legendaryinbusinesscirclesacross UAE.Itallbeganintheyear1998 whenDrMoideenhadachance meetingwithamemberofAjman's royalfamily,whoaskedhimforideas onprojectsthatcouldhelpboostthe The
Health care is vital to all some of the me, but public health is vital to all, all of the me.
Emirates'economy.DrMoideen proposedaneducationalinstitution modelledonthelikesofasimilar establishmenthehadseeninthestate ofKarnatakainIndia.Theplanwas highlyappreciated,andhewassoon invitedtoinitiateandleadthecreation ofamedicalacademiccenterin Ajman.
WhileDrMoideenhadnoprior experienceaboutthissegmentatthe time,hesawagreatpotentialinthe inherentideaanddecidedtopursueit andscaleupfurther.Ayearlater,Gulf MedicalCollegewasestablished,and eversinceithasgrownleapsand boundsandbecomeoneofthemost sought-afterprivatemedical universitiesintheGCCregion.60per centofthehealthprofessionalstrained intheUAEarealumniofthis prestigiousuniversity.It'snotonly doctors,butalsonurses,dental, physiotherapy,amongothers.
Emphasizingontheevolutionand developmentoftheGulfMedical Universityintermsofbuildings,staff, studentsandscientificandeducational degrees,DrMoideenstates, "From humble beginnings as the region's first private medical University, today
GMU is a testament of a long and distinguished success story of being the region's only private Academic Health System– delivering futuristic medical education, playing an important role in providing state-of-the-art healthcare and promoting innovative research. Our progress over the last 24 years has been driven by the dedication of our staff, students, and partners, in addition to GMU's philosophy of constant innovation and above all, the Grace of the Almighty. We have also received excellent support from the government throughout this journey."
GulfMedicaluniversityboastsa student-bankofover3000students frommorethan90different nationalities,offering29accredited UndergraduateandGraduateprograms runbythesixconstituentcollegesin thefieldofmedicine,dentistry, pharmacy,nursing,biomedical sciences,healthcaremanagementand economics.Graduateprogramsare offeredinpublichealth,physical therapy,endodontology,periodontics, clinicalpharmacy,drugdiscovery development,healthcaremanagement andeconomics,healthprofessions educationandmedicallaboratory sciences.
"Our Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Program outcomes are aligned to the World Federation of Medical Education (WFME) Standards. Our Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences Program is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), UK and our PharmD Program is certified by Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), USA. Our hospitals are JCI accredited, and our Laboratories are CAP accredited, signifying that we give high priority to the quality. The national, international,
and regional engagements exceed 70 collaborations with top international universities in Europe, United States, Japan, Malaysia, and Far East," briefs DrMoideen.
TheThumbayResearchInstituteof PrecisionMedicineResearchisthehub forpostgraduatestudiesinBiomedical Sciences,translationalresearch,and innovation.Theuniversityisalso offeringDoctorofPhilosophyin PrecisionMedicineincollaboration withUniversitéParisSaclay AtGulf MedicalUniversity,theunflinching commitmenttoqualityofeducation providedandtheworld-class infrastructureandfacilitiesensurethat studentsgainthebestprofessional knowledge.Furthermore,the university'suniqueSummerTraining Programreadiesitsstudentstodeal withprofessionalchallenges,in additiontowideningthehorizonsof theirknowledgeandprovidingthem thepotentialofunrivalled employability
ARevolutionaryWaytoEducate
SinceGulfMedicalUniversityhas beenapioneerinthehealthprofessions highereducationsegmentasfirst privateacademicinstitute,GMUhas pairedthe 'right' courseswiththe 'right' formatstobuildstudents'career GulfMedicalUniversityisfullof opportunitiesforstudentsaspiringto makeacareerinhealthprofessions. Fromshort-termcourses,full-fledged degreestotie-upswithother internationalcolleges,studentsgain learninginanenvironmentthat emphasizeson 'learning through doing.' TheUniversitypresentsa dynamiccurriculum,whichprovides excellentclinicaltraining,integrates thehealthscienceswithclinical experience,andutilizesmodern technology.GMUisalsooneofthe
mostin-demandmedicaluniversitiesin theMiddleEastregion,whichgets around8000applicationseveryyear
Moreover,studentsbenefitwith adequateopportunitiestoshowcase theirachievementsthroughstudent activities,interprofessionalskills, sportingandculturaleventsthattrain themtobemulti-disciplinaryexperts. Otherbenefitsprovidedtothestudents include:Clinicaltrainingsitesof unmatchedqualityat8hospitals,10 clinics,5labsand48pharmaciesanda totalof700beds;tie-upswithother localentitiesasclinicaltrainingsites withover400qualifiedfaculty,doctors andadjunctfacultywhoprovideoneon-oneclinicaltrainingtostudentsand qualitycaretothepatientsofUAE; accesstotechnologicalplatformsand anoutstandinginfrastructurefor researchonimaging,functional genomics,sequencingwithNGS facility.
Intermsofadvancinghealthcareinthe UAEandglobally,GMUhaslaunched theestablishmentofthefirstliquid biopsyfacilityintheregion,thezebra fishandaplatformfordrugdiscovery anddevelopment.Thishasledto achievingitspositionasaleaderin researchinmedicaleducationinUAE andtheentireregionwith70percent ofallpaperspublishedinmedical educationintheUAEcomingfrom GMU.
Incorporatingreal-worldapplications intostudents'lessonplans,using adaptivelearningtoolstopersonalize theircourses,andeasilyaccessible platformsforgrouplearning,Gulf MedicalUniversityisknownfor offeringstrongerstudentsupport, integratedtechnologyplatforms,and structuredcourseroadmaps.In parallel,theinstitutionalsooffers
robusttechnologyinfrastructure,such asartificialintelligenceandvirtual reality,tooverallenhancehealth professionseducation,therebycreating exceptionallearningexperiencesfor thestudents.
Highlyqualifiedacademiciansand experiencedpractitionerstrainthe students.Teachingmethodsinclude traditionallectures,groupprojects, individualwork,practicallaboratory sessionsandclinicaltraining.GMU's emphasisonresearchandclinical trainingdrivesontheideaofemerging asoneoftheleadingresearch-based universitiesintheregion.Thestudents atGulfMedicalUniversityaregiven theopportunitytolearnfromthebest facultyinclassrooms,gainfirst-hand on-jobinsightsattheteachinghospital ofthegroup,developtheirawareness ofhealthcarebusinessoperations,and enhancecriticalpatient-management skills,suchaspositiveinter-profession collaborationandcommunication.
Medical educa on does not exist to provide students with a way of making a living, but to ensure the health of the community.
Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity.
Theresearch-basedapproachto learning,earlyexposuretoclinical casesandpatientsandbeingmentored bysomeoftheleadingprofessionalscum-academiciansgivesGulfMedical Universitygraduatesthecompetitive edgeovertheothers. "Our prolific team headed by the chancellor of Gulf Medical University, Professor Hossam Hamdy, teachers and doctors ensure that students receive first-hand training at our teaching hospitals, assist in developing critical and reasoning skills that will be assets to their personal growth going forward," addsDr Moideen.
Moreover,theuniversity'sAlumni Societyprovidessupporttonew graduatesintheircareer-search, throughpersonal/careercounselling, helpinCV/resumepreparation, empoweringthemforhandlingjob interviews,preparingdocumentsfor residencyprogramsandemployment, referringtoalumniwhocanactas mentor/adviserregardingpost-graduate
training.Inaddition,abiglotofGMU alumniarepursuinghigh-flying medicalcareersinUSA,UK,Middle Eastcountries,Canada,Australia, India,andPakistan,etc.Manyofthe studentsalsoenrollforhigherstudies, intheirchosenareasofspecialization. Around22percentofitsgraduatesare admittedtoUSmedicalschoolsfor furthertraining.
AUniversityThatCelebrates Diversity,NurturesGlobal Ambitions
TheMiddleEastregiontodayhas severalopportunitiesforwell-trained healthcareprofessionals.The healthcaresectoroftheregionis witnessingdramaticchangesinscope, expansion,andinvestments.Inthe UAEalone,GulfMedicalUniversity anditsnetworkofpioneeringteaching hospitalstrainaround60percentof themedicalprofessionalsinthe country.
Someofthekeyofferingsforan internationalstudentinclude internationallyrecognizedcurriculum, ownteachinghospitalsatAjman, Dubai,Sharjah&Fujairahestablished researchdivision,innovationcentre, state-of-the-artsimulationdental laboratories,simulationcentre/clinical skillslab,librarycommunityhealth programsandclinicaltrainingat differentsitesacrosstheUAE.All programsareapprovedandaccredited byMinistryofHigherEducationand ScientificResearch(MOHESR),hostel andsportsfacilities,studentcohort fromover90Countries,mostmodern computerizedtestingcentre,great careerprospects,well-organized alumninetworkofhighlyplaced healthcareprofessionalsaroundthe worldandmore.
GulfMedicalUniversity'sstudent affairsdepartmentactsasabridgeto reflecttheneedsofinternational studentstouniversityadministration. "We aim to enhance international student experience, promote cultural diversity and inclusivity in Gulf Medical University through events and service. It helps, furthermore, to involve students in the University community by providing appropriate student organizations, activities, publications, and opportunities for interaction with faculty, staff, and peers outside the classroom," speaks DrMoideen.
TheofficeofStudentAffairs coordinatesallmattersconcerning GraduateStudentCouncil,Student Welfare,CareerGuidance,Alumni Affairs,StudentHealth,Placement, StudentDiscipline,ResidentialHalls, Transportation,StudentPublication, StudentActivitiesandSports.Students mayapproachtheDean/Associate Dean–StudentAffairstoresolve issuesregardingstudentaffairsand studentsupportservices.
Thecountry'svisionaryleadershiphas establishedanexcellenteducation system.Theuniversitiesattract overseasstudentsinlargenumberson accountoftheirmodern,state-of-theartinfrastructure,mostadvanced curriculums,economictuitionfeesand expenses,thefuturistic/cosmopolitan imageofUAE'scities,theremarkably lowcrimerates,andmore.Withthe UAEgainingprecedenceforitsworldclasshealthcareecosystem,sohasits popularitywithstudentsforhealth professionseducation.Medical tourism,too,hasgrowntobecomea significantpillaroftheUAE's healthcarestrategy.
AreportbyEuromonitorInternational hasforecastthattheUAE'smedical tourismrevenueswilltouchDhs19bn by2023,particularlywiththe governmentenablingitsgrowth.These offeringsreflecthowthehealthcare deliverysystemandsubsequentlythe requirementforqualifiedhealthcare professionsisprojectedtoseean upwarddemand.
EnvisioningaWorldClassFuture
AtThumbayGroup,aworldis envisionedinwhichthedevelopment ofsocietiescenteroncommunityfocusededucation,health,and wellness-whichareappropriatemetrics oftheprosperityofacountry.The organisationisinspiredbythe country'sleadershipandvisionwho havecontinuouslyraisedthebarfor developmentacrosseverysectorand arehonoredtohavedeveloped alongsidethecountry.
Goingforwardtoo,itwouldliketosee itselfdeliveringworld-classand integratedservicesforthecommunity ofUAEandbeyond.
AdviceforUpcomingLeaders
"My best advice for anyone starting a business would be to identify a widely shared pain point that nobody else has solved and create the best solution for it. From there, you can build complementary products and services. Gulf Medical University is an example, where we started with the aim to boost education in the emirate of Ajman, get more young people to visit the place on daily basis and built multi-diversified Thumbay Group from there," Dr Moideenconcludes.
The of
Importance Leadership Ethical
EEthicalleadershipisrootedin
integrity,honesty,anda commitmenttodoingtheright thing,evenwhenit'sdifficultor unpopular.It'saboutleadingbyexample andcreatingacultureoftrustand transparencywithinanorganisation. Ethicalleadersprioritisethewell-beingof theiremployees,customers,andother stakeholdersratherthantheirownselfinterest.
Ethicalleadershipcanprofoundlyimpact anorganisation,bothinternallyand externally.Internally,itcancreateasense ofpurposeandmeaningforemployees whofeeltheirworkcontributestothe greatergood.Itcanalsoleadtoincreased engagement,loyalty,andcommitment amongemployees,whoaremorelikelyto bemotivatedbyaleaderwhomodels ethicalbehaviour
Externally,ethicalleadershipcanenhance anorganisation'sreputationand credibility.Whencustomers,partners,and otherstakeholdersseethatanorganisation isledbyethicalleaderswhoprioritise integrityandtransparency,they'remore likelytotrustandsupportthat organisation.This,inturn,canleadto increasedloyalty,repeatbusiness,and referrals.
WhatisEthicalLeadership?
Ethicalleadershipisaleadershipstyle thatprioritisesethicalprinciples, values,andbehaviours.Ethicalleaders actwithintegrity,fairness,andrespect forthedignityandrightsofall individuals.Theymakeethical decisionsandinspireotherstodothe same.Ethicalleadersalsocreatea positiveworkculturethatpromotes ethicalbehaviour,transparency,and accountability
Furthermore,ethicalleadership involvesprioritisingtheorganisation's anditsstakeholders'long-terminterests overshort-termgains.Thismeans consideringtheethicalimplicationsof decisionsandactions,eveniftheymay notimmediatelybenefitthe organisation'sbottomline.
Ethicalleadershipisnotjustabout followingthelaworadheringtoaset ofrules.Itgoesbeyondcompliance andinvolvesacommitmenttomoral valuesandprinciplesthatguide decision-makingandbehaviour
Ethicalleadersaredrivenbyamoral compassanduseethicalprinciplesasa frameworkfordecision-making.
Ethicalleadersalsoprioritisethewellbeingoftheiremployeesandcreatea workculturethatfosterstrust,respect, andtransparency Theyrecognisethat employeesarenotjustameanstoan endbutindividualswiththeirown goals,aspirations,andvalues.Ethical leadersprioritisetheiremployees' personalandprofessionalgrowth, createopportunitiesforlearningand development,andfosteran environmentwhereindividualsfeel valuedandrespected.
Ultimately,ethicalleadershipisabout doingtherightthing,evenwhenit's difficultorunpopular.Itinvolves takingresponsibilityforone'sactions, beingaccountabletoothers,and strivingtoimpacttheworldpositively
Ethicalleadersarenotperfect,butthey arecommittedtolearning,growing, andcreatingaworkculturethatreflects theirvaluesandprinciples.
Ethicalleadershipismorecriticalthan everintoday'scomplexandeverchangingbusinesslandscape.Itisnot justanice-to-havebutanessential componentoforganisationalsuccess andsustainability.Byprioritising ethicalprinciplesandbehaviours, leaderscancreateacultureoftrust, respect,andaccountabilityandinspire theiremployeestodothesame.
TheImportanceofEthical Leadership
Ethicalleadershipiscrucialforthe successandsustainabilityofany organisation.Itfosterstrust, accountability,andtransparency Ethicalleaderssetthetoneforthe organisation,andtheirbehaviourand valuesinfluencethebehaviourof others.Whenleadersactwithintegrity andmakeethicaldecisions,they inspiretrustandconfidenceintheir followers.This,inturn,createsa positiveworkenvironmentandfosters acultureofethicalbehaviour.
Ethicalleadershipalsopromotes positivechange.Leaderswhoact ethicallyandpromoteethical behaviouraremorelikelytobe perceivedascredibleandtrustworthy This,inturn,increasestheirabilityto influenceandpersuadeotherstoadopt ethicalbehavioursandvalues.Ethical leaderscanalsoinspiretheirfollowers toactinthebestinterestsofthe organisationandsocietyasawhole.
CultivatingEthicalBehaviourin Leaders
Cultivatingethicalbehaviourinleaders requiresacommitmenttoethical principlesandvalues.Ethicalleaders mustfirstrecognisetheimportanceof ethicalconductandcommittoacting withintegrityandpromotingethical
behaviourinothers.Thisrequires understandingmoralprinciples,such ashonesty,fairness,respect,and responsibility
Ethicalleadersmustalsocreatea culturethatsupportsethicalbehaviour Thisinvolvespromotingtransparency, accountability,andopen communication.Ethicalleadersmust bewillingtolistentofeedback, addressconcerns,andtake responsibilityfortheiractions.This createsacultureoftrustandrespect thatpromotesethicalbehaviourand values.
LeadingwithIntegrity
Leadingwithintegrityrequiresa commitmenttoethicalprinciplesand values.Ethicalleadersmustactwith honesty,fairness,andrespectfor others.Theymustmakedecisionsthat areinthebestinterestsofthe organisationandsocietyasawhole. Thisrequiresawillingnesstostandup forwhatisright,evenwhenitis difficultorunpopular
Leadersmustalsobeaccountablefor theiractions.Theymusttake responsibilityfortheirdecisionsand actionsandbewillingtoadmit mistakesandlearnfromthem.This promotestrustandtransparencyand fostersapositiveworkculture.
Ethicalleadershipiscrucialforthe successandsustainabilityofany organisation.Ethicalleadersinspire trust,createapositiveworkculture, andfosterpositivechange.Cultivating ethicalbehaviourinleadersrequiresa commitmenttoethicalprinciplesand values.Ethicalleadersmustcreatea culturethatsupportsethicalconduct andvaluesandleadwithintegrity, honesty,andrespectforothers.By doingso,theycaninspiretrust, promotepositivechange,andcreatea betterworldforall.
The Visionaries Representing India Around The Globe
DeepikaRANA
Driving Innovative Solutions to Meet Today's Rapidly Evolving Retail and Sourcing Landscape
Inthemidstofallthediscussion aboutleadership,thebest developmentthattheworldis currentlywitnessingistheoutstanding surgeingenderdiversityacross entrepreneurialandseniorleadership rolesinthebusinessandcorporate worlds,andthatdeservestobe admired.Whatevertheindustryor sector,womenwhohavebrokenfree fromtheconstraintsofsocialstructures havemadesignificantprogress.They arenowprominentcontributorstoa company'sgenerationofeffective, creative,andprofitablebusinessideas. Theyalsoleadtheirorganisationsin suchawaythatitattractsatalented workforceandencourageslong-term businessgrowth.
Withover30yearsofexperiencein supplychainmanagementatthe country,regional,andgloballevels, DeepikaRanaisastrategicand analyticalexecutivewhothrivesonthe challengesofthefuture.Deepikaisthe ChiefOperatingOfficerofLi& Fung,theworldslargestSupplyChain orchestrator.Herkeyfocusinthisrole istoleverageLi&Fung'sscaleand integratingitsdiverseservicestocreate
akeenlyfocusedcustomer-centric offering.Sheisalsoresponsiblefor definingstrategicgoals,championing innovativesolutionsanddriving businessgrowthforLi&Fungandits customersandvendors.
Li&Fungisa116-year-oldcompany withaglobalfootprintin40 economies.HeadquarteredinHong Kong,itcontinuestoadapt,growand thriveintodayseverchanging environment.DeepikajoinedLi& Fungin2003andthroughouther career,shehaswitnessedmajor changesintheindustry,fromthe shiftinggeopoliticallandscapeto technologicaladvancementsand changingconsumerbehaviours.She waspromotedtoExecutiveDirectorto leadtheteamsintheIndian SubcontinentandSub-SaharanAfrica in2014andoversawUS$2.2billionin turnoveracrossnineproduction countries.HergoalasChiefOperating OfficerisforLi&Fungtobethe anchorinthesupplychainecosystem byenablinggrowth,profitability,and riskmitigationforitsstakeholdersas thecompanynavigatesadisruptedand volatilefuture.
Deepikahassupplychainmanagement experienceatcountry,regional,and globallevel.WithIndiaasherhome country,shepossessesstrong knowledgefromacountryperspective andunderstandsthevalueofhaving bootsontheground.
You have to continuously review your business model to make sure it's fit for purpose and has the flexibility to adapt to the constantly changing environment.
Deepika Rana Chief Operating Officer, Li & Fung
Thisiscriticalintodaysenvironment asthecentreofgravityshiftstowards toproductioncountriesinglobal sourcing.Deepikabeganhercareerin J.C.Penney'sPurchasingCorp.inIndia aftergraduatingfromtheUniversityof DelhiinIndiawithaMasterofArts degreeinBusinessEconomics.Priorto joiningLi&Fung,shewasthe managingdirectorofMayDepartment StoresinIndia.Sherecallsthepast whenIndianexecutiveswhohave dominatedtheglobalscenewere predominantlyintheITandconsumer sectors,andsheisproudtobe representingIndiaintheappareland sourcingindustry.Inherrole,Deepika isalwaysexploringinnovative solutionsandvalue-addedstrategiesto supportthebusiness,customers,and vendors.
India is my home country, and I am proud to represent and raise awareness for India's huge growth potential as I continue to build in this leadership role at a global supply chain company.
Li&Fung
Li&Fung'saspirationstatementis: "To deliver value in global supply chains by living our values around people, partners and planet." The company'scorevaluesare:Humility, EntrepreneurshipandFamily
Li&Funghasbeenmanagingglobal supplychainsinover50marketsfor 116years.Thecompanystandsoutfor havingthehighestlevelofscalability andflexibilityinthesector.Itson-thegroundpresenceaswellasitsdeep relationshipswithlocalvendors, governmentregulators,andbusiness communitieshelpmitigatesomeofthe riskssopresenttodayforboth customersandvendors. "Our flexible global solutions give us direct and
real-time insights and have enabled us to pivot quickly to new geographies as soon as we perceive risk and disruption," saysDeepika.Witha transparentanddigitisedsupplychain, thecompanycansharedataacrossthe entirevaluechaintomakesmarter, faster,andmoreeffectivedecisionsfor itscustomers.
AdaptingtoChange
ForDeepika,workinginthesupply chainsectorhasneverbeen monotonous.Shehasworkedinsupply chainmanagementfor30yearsandhas seensignificantchangesinthesector. However,thebusinesshasbeen dealingwithmoredramaticand turbulentsituationsinrecentyears.The pandemichastaughtusthatdisruption isaconstant,whichisoneofitsmost importantlessons.Deepikabelieves thattohelpLi&Fungandits stakeholdersnavigatethese disruptions,theonlywaytoovercome themisthroughstrong,resilient,and courageousleadership.Sheobserves thatthecurrenttsunamisof
overlappingeconomicandgeopoliticaldisasters,areimpossibleto predictandhaveshakennotonlythe foundationsofretailprofitabilitybut alsothefoundationsofthesupply chain,andthesearenottimesforthe fainthearted.Shestates, "To navigate and lead in these times requires leadership grit, courage, and the foresight to rebuild for a sustainable future." Shefurthermentionsthat challengesdocomewithopportunities, andtheonlywayonecanovercome themistotacklechallengeshead-on andovercomethembydiscoveringthe opportunitiesthatliebeneath.
PotentialforaLeadingGlobalSME IndustryinIndia
TheCOVID-19outbreakseverely impactedIndia'seconomy.SMEswere givenmajorreliefmeasures,however manyofthesewereshort-term financialandmonetaryaid.According toDeepika,inordertoimproveIndia's globalcompetitivenessinthesourcing landscape,IndianSMEswillrequire moresustainedsupport.
DeepikabelievesthatIndiahasthe chancetogoonahigh-growth trajectoryintheupcomingyears.The countryisarapidlydeveloping industrialnationwithaccesstovital resourcesincludingland,water,power, andlabour,aswellasfavourable regulatoryenvironmentsforthegrowth ofthetextileandgarmentsectors.
Withaveryyouthful,mobileandagile population,Indiahasbuiltavery strongandhighlyskilledworkforce withcompetitivelabourrates.Its presenceatalllevelsofthe manufacturingvaluechain(fromfibre tofinishedgoods)givesIndiathefull potentialtogrow.Sheproudly mentions, "India is my home country, and I am proud to represent and raise awareness for India's huge growth potential as I continue to build in this
leadership role at a global supply chain company."
LeadingwithTransparencyand Determination
Asaleaderherself,Deepika'sadvice forupcomingleadersistoalwayskeep inmindthatchangeisconstant.She asserts, "You have to continuously review your business model to make sure it's fit for purpose and has the flexibility to adapt to the constantly changing environment." Shealsoadds thattrustandtransparencyarecritical betweenone'semployees,customers, andotherstakeholders,soalways maintainclearandhonest communication.Shebelievesin conductingbusinessesthatstrikea balancebetweenmakingprofit, representingunderservedcommunities, andprotectingtheplanet.
CriticalImportanceofESG
Deepikaenvisionsthatthefuturewill placeagreateremphasisonESG.The retailandthesupplychainindustryas awholehaveexperiencedwavesof economicandgeopoliticalupheavalsin recentyears.Climatechangeissuesare becomingmoreprominentasaresult ofextremeandunusualweather phenomena.Thenecessityofcreatinga moreinclusivesocietyandworkplace hasbeenhighlightedbysocial movements.Agrowingnumberof businessesaredemonstratingtheir dedicationtocreatingasustainableand inclusivefuture–andLi&Fungwill continueadvocatingforrobust economies,societies,andecosystems.
Deepikabelievescorporateleaders mustrisetotheoccasionandtakeon thiscriticalissue.
Rajesh
A Stalwart in Providing Equitable Services
Wealthandethicsmight Woftenseemtobeatodds witheachother,butit’sthe coreofRajeshKothari'sbusiness.He istheFounderandManaging DirectorofAlfAccurateAdvisors,an investmentmanagementcompany locatedintheheartofMumbai.The companycaterstofamilyoffices,HighNet-WorthIndividuals,andUltraHighNet-WorthIndividuals.
Kothari
Trust, Integrity, and Passion arethe foundationofAlfAccurateAdvisors (AAA)–principlesthatRajeshandhis teamstronglyadhereto–which continuetopavethewayforthe companytogrow,asexisting customersrecommendnewones.
Today,thecompanyisanawardwinningSEBI-registeredPMS& investmentadvisoryfirminIndiawith
We have always been ethical, honest, and upfront with our clients, which resulted in our existing clients recommending other clients.
aresilientandperformance-richhistory spanningmorethanadecade.Thefirm followstheprincipleofProtect Capital,CreateWealth.Ithas receivedtheawardforthebest nd rd performance(2 Rankand3 Rank) acrosscategoriesonRiskAdjusted Returnsfortwoconsecutivetimes, givenbyPMSAIFworldbasedondata analysisdonebytheprestigiousIIM Ahmedabad.
Rajeshhasmorethan25yearsofrich experienceintheIndiancapitalmarket withdeepexpertiseinLongOnly& LongShortinvestmentstrategies.He hasdevelopedandimplementedAAA's uniqueRadicallyResilientinvestment ethosand3Minvestmentphilosophyin ordertoconsistentlyachievebetter risk-adjustedreturnsoverthepast12 years.
Rajeshhasaneyefordetailandhis process-drivenapproachresultsinthe mostoptimalinvestmentdecisions. Rajeshisarespectedmarketexpert, frequentlyappearingonCNBCTV18,
Kothari Founder and Managing Director, AlfAccurate Advisors Pvt. Ltd.
Rajesh
TimesNow,andBloomberg,attracting theattentionofmillionsofinvestors acrossthenation.Additionally,hehas deliveredthekeynoteaddressata numberofinternationalconferences andsummits,includingTheWorld CouncilforCorporateGovernance, theInstituteofDirectors,the TradeTechAsiaConference,andthe MaharashtraEconomicSummit.
Rajeshhaspreviouslyworkedasa fundmanageratDSPMerrillLynch FundManagers(nowDSPMutual Fund)beforefoundingAAA.Their AUMincreasedfromUSD100million toanastoundingUSD1.5billion duringhisleadership.Rajeshalso receivedtheCNBCTV18-CRISIL MutualFundoftheYearAwardin 2006forhisoutstandingperformance. Hewasalsodesignatedasthe 'Platinum Fund Manager' bythe EconomicTimesfortheDSPML EquityFundonarisk-adjustedreturn basis(July2006).Thefundhousealso wontheLipperIndiaFundawardfor theBestEquityFundGroupforthree years.
Atruehumanitarianandchampionfor theunderprivileged,Rajeshisactively associatedwiththe 'Arham Yuva Seva Group,' anorganisationdedicatedto resolvingsomeofthemostimportant problemsfacingtoday'syoung.
Let us dive into Rajesh's journey of generating wealth through equity.
JourneyofEquity
Rajeshreminisces, "I have been in the Indian equity markets for more than 25 years. I still remember how I first encountered the stock markets – my mother used to give me Vimal coupons, which she used to receive since she was a shareholder of Reliance."
Afterfinishinghiseducation,Rajesh initiallystartedoffonthesellsideof equities,wherehisroleentailedthe preparationofreportsondifferent stocksandcompanies.Duringthose days,informationwasnotreadily available,andthedatabasesoftware industrywasstillevolving.Forhis secondaryresearch,hevisitedthe
AlfAccurate is guided by three core values Trust, Integrity, and Passion. That showcases our commitment to our clients, our team, and the community at large and reminds us what matters the most. These values foster a results-driven and people-focused culture at our firm.
CMIEinstituteandphotocopied relevantindustryarticles.
Asaconsumeranalyst,hedroppedby CrawfordMarketfrequentlytoanalyze thetrendsinnewproductlaunches. Similarly,heusedtotypedownthe entirefinancialstatementsof companiesinexcel. "While it was laborious, it helped me analyze effectively as one can instantly connect the dots," Rajeshsays.Additionally,he alsogotachancetointeractwithsome ofthebestChiefInvestmentOfficersin thecountry
Lateron,uponwitnessingthedynamic andever-changingnatureoftheequity markets,Rajeshstartedenjoyingthe fieldandthoughttoshifttothebuy side,wherehewasinchargeof managingtheinvestmentfundsand makinginvestmentdecisions.He joinedBlackrock,wherehelearned fundmanagementindetailunderthe leadershipofMrS.NagnathandMr AnupMaheshwari. "Here, I was conferred with the Platinum Fund Manager of the Year and Gold Fund Manager of the year awards by the Economic Times," Rajeshshares.
Afterworkingforfifteenyears,Rajesh thoughtofventuringoutonhisown andstartedhisowninvestmentfund duringthefinancialcrisisof2009. Today,hiscompanyisoneofthefew PMShouseswiththirteenyearsof trackrecord,anessentialcriterionfor managingmoneyforlargefamily offices.Furthermore,ithasreceivedan awardforbeingoneoftheTopthree PMScompaniesinthecountryona risk-adjustedreturnbasisfortenyears ofperformance,twoyearsinarow Rajeshexpresseshisgratitude, "It is the customers’trust in me and our firm that inspires us to keep pushing beyond limits. The journey so far has been enriching, with the fund growing to ~USD 160 million right now, and the
company having 13 employees and still growing."
WorldClassAdvisors
ThevisionofAlfAccurate Advisorsistobecomethe mostadmiredinvestment advisorintheworld.Its missionistoprovidethe bestinclassservicesto itsclientsandtoensure clientsatisfactioninall areasofitsbusiness. Thecompanyis guidedbythreecore values– Trust, Integrity, and Passion.That showcasesits commitmenttoits clients,itsteam,and thecommunityatlarge andactsasareminderof whatmattersthemost. Thesevaluesfostera results-drivenandpeoplefocusedcultureatthefirm:
Ÿ RelentlesslyPursue Excellence:Bringthebestof yourselftoeachinteraction withyourworkandwithyour clients.
Ÿ RemainConstantlyCurious:A forward-looking,ever-learning, tenaciousandthoroughapproach shoulddrivecreativityandgrowth forclientsandyourself.
Ÿ AlwaysActEthically:Aprinciplebaseddecision-makingandhigh standardsofcorporategovernance ensurethattheclient'sbestinterests arealwayskeptinmind.
WordofMouthGrowth
Entrepreneurshipischallenging.The word'PMS'wasnotwidelyrecognized andrespectedduringthetimeRajesh started.Hence,heandhisteamputina lotoftimeandenergytoexplainto investorstheconceptofPMS.Despite theirefforts,manyusedtorefrainfrom
investinginequities.However,with perseverance,theywereslowlyand steadilyabletogrowbyfosteringtheir relationshipwithexistingclients,due toincreasingtrustintheircompany's services.
Thenameofthecompanyspread eventuallybywordofmouth.Rajesh says, "We have always been ethical, honest, and upfront with our clients, which resulted in our existing clients
recommending other clients. We have seen some ups and downs, but we are able to sleep peacefully at night since we always keep the client’s interest first."
OntheGlobalStage Rajesh’srepresentationsattheglobal platformsusuallypertainto governance,investments,finance, economics,andrelateddisciplines.He isinvitedtopresenthisviewsonthe
economyorthecapitalmarketsand guidetheviewersonhowtomake betterfinancialdecisions.Sofar,hehas beeninvitedtothefollowingeventsto speak:
Ÿ InvitedtoMaharashtraEconomic SummittopresentviewsonIndian Infrastructure.
Ÿ InvitedbytheInstituteofDirectors topresentviewsonGovernance Deficit.
Ÿ InvitedbyWorldCouncilfor CorporateGovernancetopresent viewsonGovernance.
Ÿ Electedontheadvisorypanelofthe WorldCSRforum.
Ÿ InvitedbytheInstituteofChartered AccountantsofIndiaUAE(Dubai) topresentoutlookonInvestments.
Havingspokenandgainedexperience atagloballevel,themajordifference thatRajeshfindsbetweentheIndian andforeigneducationspaceistheway ofteaching.Heexplains, "Abroad, the education system is more applicationbased with teachers focusing on ensuring that students apply the concepts learned correctly. On the other hand, in India, the education system lays more emphasis on conceptbased learning, which aims to teach a wide variety of concepts across a range of disciplines to students. Each style has its strengths and weaknesses and carves out differently in different students."
CommunicatingIndia'sGrowth Prospects
OnemajorfactorthatmotivatesRajesh tokeeprepresentingIndiaattheglobal levelisthelackofawarenessabout India'sgrowthstoryandgrowth prospects.Currently,Indiaattracts significantlylowerFDIascomparedto China–presentingahugeinvestment opportunity.Manyadvantagesplaya rolehere–avibrantdemocracy,the rightdemographics,astronglegal framework,andanincreasing
Remember – Rome was not built in a day. Perseverance, that is, consistent e orts, would lead you to your goal and pave the way for your bright future.
entrepreneurialculture.Certain indicators,suchasthegrowthinPLI, reducinginflationarypressures,anda strongandresilienteconomy,make Indiaanattractivebusinesshub.
Rajeshsays, "Increasing awareness about the same could probably lead to an increase in demand for Indian goods, thereby further enhancing Foreign Direct Investment. I recommend future leaders follow their passion, find out their niche, and do their best at that niche. Doing so would immensely add value to them and also add value to several stakeholders interested in knowing the initiatives of such leaders."
CommunityGiving
Rajeshthinksthatthecompanyhasan inherentdutytonotonlyenhancethe livesofitsclientsbuttoenrichthe communitiesinwhichtheylive throughvolunteerism,civic engagement,andphilanthropic initiatives.Consequently,AlfAccurate Advisorshasalonghistoryofgiving backtothecommunity
Rajeshremarks, "We are proud to support initiatives by ARHAM (a registered non-profit) that offers tremendous services to the less
fortunate, some of which are specifically targeting families and kids in Maharashtra." ARHAM'sactivities includewastecollection,educationin Indianruralareas,healthcareand dialysiscenters,andsoon.
FutureandAdvice
ForAlfAccurateAdvisors,Rajesh envisionsafutureofbeinganadmired investmentadvisorglobally.Hewishes toseehiscompanyrecognizedforits valuesandculture.Healsowishesthat hiscompanybecomesgloballyreputed forbeingoneofthemostethicaland trustworthyinvestmentmanagement companies.
Rajeshconcludesbysharingapieceof wisdomforthenewrisingleadersin theindustry, "Remember – Rome was not built in a day. Perseverance, that is, consistent efforts would lead you to your goal and pave the way for your bright future."
Factors Visionary
Visionaryleadershipisan importantleadershipstylethat hasgainedpopularityinrecent times.Thistypeofleadershipis characterizedbyleaderswhohavea clearandcompellingvisionofthe futureandwhoareabletoinspireand motivatetheirfollowerstowards achievingthisvision.
PersonalVision
Personalvisionisacriticalfactorthat influencesvisionaryleadership.A visionaryleadermusthaveaclearand
compellingpersonalvisionthatguides theiractionsanddecisions.This personalvisionservesasthe foundationfortheleader's organizationalvision,providinga roadmapfortheleadertoinspireand motivatetheirfollowerstowardsa sharedgoal.
Havingapersonalvisionallowsa leadertocommunicatetheirvaluesand beliefstotheirfollowersandhelps themtounderstandhowtheyfitinto thebiggerpicture.
Byhavingapersonalvision,aleader canconnectwiththeirfollowersona deeperlevel,buildingtrustand inspiringloyalty
Personalvisionalsoenablesaleaderto beauthenticintheirleadershipstyle. Authenticityisvitalininspiring followers,asitallowsleadertobuild trustandcredibilitywiththeir followers.
EmotionalIntelligence
Leaderswhopossesshighemotional intelligencehavetheabilityto recognize,understand,andmanage theirownemotions,aswellasthe emotionsofothers.Thisskillallows themtoconnectwiththeirfollowerson adeeperlevel,buildingtrustand inspiringloyalty.Emotional intelligenceenablesaleadertorespond appropriatelytotheneedsand emotionsoftheirfollowers,whichis essentialformotivatingthemtowards achievingthesharedvision.
Leaderswithhighemotional intelligenceareadeptatmanagingtheir ownemotions.Theycanremaincalm andcomposedeveninhigh-pressure situations,whichallowsthemtomake rationaldecisionsandcommunicate effectivelywiththeirfollowers.This abilitytoregulatetheirownemotions enablesthemtostayfocusedonthe long-termgoalsoftheorganisation, despiteanyshort-termsetbacksor challenges.
CreativityandInnovation
Avisionaryleadermustalsobe creativeandinnovative.Theymustbe abletothinkoutsidetheboxandcome upwithnewanduniquesolutionsto problems.Thisrequiresawillingness totakerisksandatoleranceforfailure.
Aleaderwhoisnotwillingtotake risksortoleratefailuremaymissout onopportunitiesforinnovationand growth.
StrategicThinking
Visionaryleadersmustalsobe strategicthinkers.Theymustbeableto seethebigpictureandanticipatefuture trendsandchallenges.Thisrequiresa deepunderstandingofthe organisation'sstrengthsand weaknessesandtheexternal environmentinwhichitoperates.A leaderwholacksstrategicthinking skillsmaybeunabletodevelopaclear andeffectivevisionforthefuture.
CommunicationSkills
Effectivecommunicationisanother factorthatinfluencesvisionary leadership.Aleaderwhoisableto communicatetheirvisionclearlyand persuasivelyismorelikelytoinspire theirfollowerstowardsachievingthat vision.Thisrequiresstrongverbaland writtencommunicationskillsandthe abilitytolistenactivelyandrespond appropriatelytofeedback.
Adaptability
Avisionaryleadermustbeableto adjusttheirvisionandstrategyin responsetochangingcircumstances. Theymustbewillingtobeflexibleand open-minded,aswellastheabilityto learnfrommistakesandfailures.An adaptableleaderisonewhocan navigatethroughunpredictable situations,dealwithunexpected obstacles,andstillfindwaystoachieve theirgoals.
Intoday'sfast-pacedandeverchangingbusinessenvironment,the abilitytoadaptisessentialforleaders toremaincompetitiveandsuccessful.
Leaderswhocanadapttochange quicklyandeffectivelycankeeptheir organisationrelevant,innovative,and profitable.Byembracingchange, visionaryleaderscanopenupnew opportunitiesforgrowth,attractnew customers,andimproveoverall organizationalperformance.
CourageandResilience
Finally,visionaryleadersmusthave courageandresilience.Theymustbe willingtotakeboldactioninpursuitof theirvision,eveninthefaceof adversityandopposition.Thisrequires awillingnesstostandupforwhatthey believein,evenwhenitisunpopularor goesagainstthestatusquo.Italso requiresresilienceinthefaceof setbacksandfailuresandtheabilityto bouncebackfromthesesetbacksand continuetopursuetheirvision.
Inconclusion,visionaryleadershipis animportantleadershipstylethatcan helporganizationsachievetheirgoals andreachnewheightsofsuccess.To beaneffectivevisionaryleader,one mustpossessaclearandcompelling personalvision,highemotional intelligence,creativityandinnovation, strategicthinkingskills,effective communicationskills,adaptability, courageandresilience.By understandinganddevelopingthese factors,leaderscanchartnewpathsfor theirorganizations,inspiretheir followerstowardsasharedvision,and achievelastingsuccess.
AAclearandcompellingvision ofthefuture,combinedwitha willtoinspireotherstowork towardsachievingthosegoals,has madeMrRanjithNairanexceptional leaderamonghispeers.
Withadeepunderstandingofthe currentstateofhisniche,MrRanjithis exceptionallywell-versedin identifyingandcapitalizingon emergingtrendsandtechnologiesto utilizethemtoachievethedesired results.
Leading Transformation in Industrial Gases Business
RanjithNair Nair
Havingtwodecadesofexecutive experiencemanagingdiverse responsibilitiesspanningoperational andfunctionalrolesinmorethan30 countries;encompassingAsia,Africa, theMiddleEast,andthePacific, MrRanjithtodayleadsastheVice PresidentoftheAsia-Pacific IndustrialMerchantBusinessLine inAirLiquide.
StrongRoots
MrRanjithcompletedhismaster'sin businessdegreefromapremier Businessschoolandadiplomain BusinessExcellencefromNewcastle College,UK.MrRanjithNairisalsoa trainedperformancecoachwhoisa keenbelieverindiversityandhasbeen
businessresultsthroughthe harmonioususeofhumantalents.
Withadvancedleadershiptraining stintsintheLondonBusinessSchool andChinaEuropeInternational BusinessSchool,Ranjithisafirm believerinempoweringyouthfora bettertomorrowandallocatesa significantportionofhistimeto mentoringandcoachingyoungtalents acrosstheglobe.Heisalsoa professionallytrainedandpracticing coach.
RenownedCareer
MrRanjithstartedhiscareerasa maintenanceengineerintheUnited ArabEmirateswiththemost prominentfamily-ownedIndustrialgas companyintheMiddleEastand Africa.MrRanjithprogressedthrough nearlyninedifferenttechnical, commercial,andgeneralmanagement rolesinhiscareerprogressionwiththis ganisationforoverthirteenyears.
Afterover13yearswiththis ganisation,whichprogressively becameajointventurewithaglobal ,hemovedtoanother worldwideleaderintheGasesand
Ranjith Nair
Vice President, Asia-Pacific Industrial Merchant Business Line, Air Liquide
Servicessegment:AirLiquidein SaudiArabia,astheVicePresident, Engineering,withanewlyacquired entityofAirliquideinSaudiArabiain 2009.Inhisstintofoverthreeyearsin SaudiArabia,hewasresponsiblefor settingupandrunningaBusinessUnit forspecialtygasesintheGCCregion, inadditiontoleadingthebusinessand drivingthecompanybasedinthe EasternprovinceofSaudiArabiaand integratingthenewlyacquiredentityto AirLiquide.
In2013hemovedtoDubaitobethe CEO/ManagingDirectorofUAEand IraqOperationsinthecountry, managingmorethanfivecompanies, includingjointventures.Ranjith traversedvarioustechnical, operational,andfunctionalrolesinthe MiddleEastandAfricaregionbefore takinguphisroleastheVicePresident oftheIndustrialMerchantBusiness Linespanningeightcountriesin SoutheastAsiaandTaiwanin2019. RanjithNairiscurrentlytheVicePresidentoftheAsia-PacificIndustrial MerchantBusinessLineinAir Liquide,covering13countries.
MrRanjithhasextensiveexpertise, knowledge,andhighculturalagilityin managingglobalandregional operationswithProductsandServices inGases,Engineering&Equipment (Welding,Hardgoods,Safetyand more)indiversegeographiesacross Europe,China,Japan,Korea, Australia,NewZealand,Southeast Asia(Singapore,Malaysia,Thailand, Philippines,Indonesia,Brunei, Vietnam),Taiwan,Africa(15+ countries),theMiddleEastandthe IndianSubcontinent.
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Despite facing various challenges in my decades of professional experience, I believe in upholding integrity, grit, perseverance and delivering with passion as key contributors to my success.
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throughagrowthphase withavisionofcarbon neutrality;whileleveraging technologyanddigitaltoolstodrive saleseffectiveness,operational excellence,anddatainsights.
Hiscontributiontobusinessandtrack recordofbuildingeffectiveandhighperformanceteamsacrossdiverse cultures,geographies,andnationalities todeliversustainableperformancehas broughthimmultiplelaurelsand recognitioninrelatedindustries.He wasalsofeaturedintheprestigious ForbesmagazineamongtheTOP100 ExecutivesintheMiddleEast(2018, 2019)andtheTOP30Indian ExecutivesintheMiddleEast(2019).
InventingaSustainableFuture
Ÿ Intheindustrialfield,AirLiquide developsandprovides technologies,products,and servicesthat,whenintegratedinto itscustomers'productionprocesses, improvetheireffectivenessand quality,andreduceemissions.
Ÿ Intheenergyandnaturalresources field,AirLiquidedevelopsanduses technologiesthatcontribute significantlytoimprovingthe globalecologicalbalance.
AirLiquideisaworldleaderingases, technologies,andservicesforIndustry andHealth,presentin75countries withapproximately66,400employees andservingmorethan3.8million customersandpatients.AirLiquide bringsallitsemployeestogetherby fosteringtheirspiritofinitiative, innovation,responsibility,and professionalism.Itpromotes collaborativeworkandknowledgesharing.
Hiscoreexpertiseliesinmaneuvering businessesandfunctionsthrough businessturnaroundsand transformationandleadingteams
AirLiquideisalsoasignificant contributortosustainable development:
Thecompanytakespartinthe economicandsocialdevelopmentof theregionswhereitoperatesthrough itstechnical,industrial,medical,and financialactivitiesandundertakes philanthropicinitiativesthatfocuson protectinglifeandtheenvironmentand developinglocalcommunities.These initiativesarecarriedoutdirectlyby Group'ssubsidiariesortheAirLiquide Foundation.
AirLiquide'sorganisationisbasedon thedualityofitsbusiness,whichis bothlocalandglobal.Aflexible organisationthatisclosetothe customerenablesAirliquideto:
“Air Liquide takes part in the economic and social development of the regions where it operates through its technical, industrial, medical and economic activities and undertakes philanthropic initiatives.
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Ÿ Listentoitscustomer'sneedsand meettheirexpectationsineach regionalmarket.
Ÿ Guaranteethesafety,availability, andreliabilityofservices.
Ÿ Mobilizetalentsandinitiative.
Ÿ Ensurearapidoperationalresponse today-to-dayissues.
TheGroup'sfunctionaland businesslinemanagementteams defineanoperatingframeworkwiththe geographicentities.Thelattermakesit possibletoimplementstrategy consistentlyandrapidlydependingon marketconditions,clarify implementationprocesses,disseminate know-how,andenhancepeople's development.Thisframeworkis reviewedperiodicallytoadaptto changesintheenvironment.
PassingtheLegacy
Ranjithisastaunchbelieverofthe quotebyWinstonChurchill: "Never let a good crisis go to waste."
MrRanjith'sprofessionaljourneyand growthwithinAirLiquidearean embodimentoftherichcultureand valuesofAirLiquide.Despitefacing variouschallengesinhisdecadesof professionalexperience,Ranjith believesinupholdingintegrity,grit, perseverance,anddeliveringwith passionaskeycontributorstohis success.
Whenaskedabouthowhemanageshis expectationsandcontinuestobean inspirationtoyoungtalent;he emphasizedthathealwaysstrivesto createanenvironmentofcandid feedbackandcontinuouslearning, wheretheteamsarecontinuously motivatedtooutperformthemselves andconditionedtobeinamindsetof 'Excellence;'whileupholdingthe valuesoftheorganisation.
