Inspired Solutions Since 2004
Al Sagi Street · Al Quoz Industrial Area 3 · Dubai
260+PEOPLES BRANDS69+ MANUFACTURING90,000FACILITIES Sq. ft WAREHOUSING130,000/HO Sq. ft PARTNERS43+ IN Countries YEARS18+
IHG INDUSTRY is the manufacturing arm of the company which holds factories in Dubai, Sharjah, India, China and more than 130+ OEM/ODM partners in other 13 countries. We source, manufacture and assemble and distribute our own brands as well as execute bespoke solutions, signage solutions and custom manufacturing of architectural facades, digital signage etc. All B2B business company which has operations in Middle East, India and UK currently. With our enormous business accomplishments and long standing experiences, we have integrated Lighting, Electrical, automation, digital, signage, and IT industries by synergizing the most advanced developments in the cyberspace world. We are elated to prosper and expand our business across the world. IHG provides transshipping to more than 43 nations in the MENA region, South-East Asia, and across the Indian sub-continent. “Be inspired to inspire” is the motive behind our biz to bring about
Chief Executive Officer Inspired Holding Group of Companies Mr. Althaf Ali
An idea is like a script. It needs a good director & a good promoter even if it is a masterpiece. Otherwise the script may never reach to its target audience. Similarly, an idea will not move from the fringes to the mainstream simply because it is good; it must be skillfully marketed before it will actually shift people's perceptions and behavior
Marketing & Branding Lighting AdvertisingGuru& Marketing It & Innovative Technologies Business Networking And Developing New CustomerMarketsRelationship Management Strategic Business Planning Business Re-engineering & Restructuring International Business Development Financial Acumen Team Building & Mentoring ManufacturingFranchising & Production Project
Althaf Ali is the Chief Executive Officer, Founder and Managing Director of the Inspired Holding Group of Companies encompasses 6 major divisions and 6 flagship Companies under its portfolio. In 2016, the verticals under the group were consolidated and operations centralized for better efficiency. The first company under the umbrella was Metroplus Advertising into business signages that started in 2005 and then we subsequently diversified to Lighting industry, automation, design consultancy, manufacturing, digital display, IT, furniture and décor, retail etc.
Personal Summary
Areas
“A creative visualizer with extensive experience in graphic design, artistic creations, signs expertise, innovator of illumination technology, digital marketing scholar, tech-savvy researcher on lighting, product developer and branding specialist” Of Expertise Management
An enthusiastic entrepreneur, a dedicated professional and an astute businessman who aspires to achieve nothing but the best of all endeavors, chasing dreams into reality A humanitarian who socially committed to bring betterment to peoples lives thru sustainable solutions
The group employs over 275+ full-time staff hailing from India, Nepal Pakistan, Europe, Philippines and Africa.
Member Indian business & professional Council – Dubai Member Capital Club Dubai Director PBG holding Director board Palakkad business group Member International Lighting Association Member MELA Member Indian Business & Professional Council - ABU DHABI Other OrganizationsAwards&Recognitions NRI Icon Award From General VK Singh – Ministry Of External Affairs – India Honorary Award – World Architectural Forum Mangalam Tv Excellence Award KMCC Excellence Award Young Entrepreneur Award From Middle East Chandrika Excellence Award For Innovative Business – AAI Listed In 100 Powerful Malayalees Listed In Young Indian Visionaries Listed In Iconic Indians In UAE Listed In Super 100 In UAE Covid Warrier Award From DHA - Al Warsan IPA Excellence Award UAE Business Awards 2021( Best retail & Commercial Lighting Supplier)
Donate a Bulb – campaign to educate and change lights to LED in rural areas Speaker in various Energy, sustainable programs & seminars Silver sponsor of International year of Light by UNESCO & conducted various activities in UAE Partnered with Dubai care and other social events Social & CSR Enhancing operations, business development and service delivery. Develop strategic marketing plans. Ability in forging strategic alliances and business partnerships. Identify, targeting and focusing resources. Ability to enthuse, motivate and develop staff. Able to initiate, organize and lead a planned program for future growth. Making high-level decisions, framing company related policies and strategies Key Skills & Competencies Indian President Award For Scout Rajyapuraskar Award From Kerala Governor Various Art & Literature Awards From Shastra Sahitya Parishat Dubai KMCC Vibrant Heroes Award The Inside Out Reader's Choice Awards - 2018 Ansar Alumni International Awards- 2018 Most iconic NRI's - 2018 ( for initiating unique decorative lighting products to other nations)
Personal Details English, Hindi, Malyalam, Tamil, Urdu, Basic Arabic Languages Known Proactive fast thinker, keen observer Can do attitude, Target driven, meticulous planner and networking ability. Strengths Koottanad, Palakkad, Kerala, India Hometown Villa D’Casa - 153 Umm Al Sheif Next To Gargash Hospital Address @althaf_ali @althafalihg althaf.ali.ihg althafali We Cater Signature Brands In The Field Of Lighting, Electrical, Decorative, Architectural Segments, Signs And Digital Signage, Furniture, Home Automation & WeImprovement.SupplyAnAssortment Of The Best Brands That Suit Your Intended Project Design. We Are One-stop Solution Provider Of Lucrative Brands. www.ihgbrands.com www.ihgind.com
Companies & Brands Concept Showroom - Brands 7 showrooms KhorAjmanRasAbuSharjahAlSZRNahdaDhabiAl-KhaimahFakkan 4 showrooms AjmanAlAlSZRNahdaKarama
INSPIRED HOLDING GROUP 260+ 69+ PEOPLES BRANDS 44000 1 lakh MANUFACTURINGFACILITIES WAREHOUSING/HO 17+ YEARS Sq. ft Sq. ft 43+ PARTNERS IN Countries Inspired Holding Group Represent specification-grade innovative, inspiring brands that are widely used by intermediaries for projects. The brands innately transform people's lives in the region with the right market awareness spread among architects, interior designers, MEP consultants, Project managers. We take pride in regularly updating innovations and training the target industry with the latest technologies. We are currently shaping up to our new Headquarters in Al Qous which stretch out more than 1lakh Sq mtr. Thanks to our exponential growth, we count 230 in UAE and more than 60 in other geographical locations Our main domain of areas is manufacturing lighting, electrical, decorative, furniture, decor, home and living, architecture, interior, signage, landscaping, to cater solutions for hospitality, healthcare, industrial, decoration, construction, retail, commercial, public areas, airports, educational sector and many more.
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What is your company’s year on year growth? our store concept growing 23-28%
We Hire More Than 26 People This Year And With Our New Factory In An Area Of 200 Thousand Square We Will Be Hiring Lot More
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we are not typical retail store , we create experience centeres & our business is an hybrid model of mix B2B and B2C
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We Hire More Than 26 People This Year And With Our New Factory Spanning In An Area Of 200 Thousand Square Feet We Will Be Hiring Lot More
What is your plan for the company, in terms of growth & development? after the successful launch in India now we are focusing to expand our physical presence in other GCC countries even though we have decade old distribution network is there for some of the brands we own Do you plan to expand the business beyond the UAE and the GCC. If yes, when and which country? yes simultaneously we are looking to expand in Africa through franchise concepts and JVs . when there is right investors and parties approach we shall pursue those
Spanning
we are a group of creative designers, industrial designers and manufacturing experts we not only can design and produce lights, we also design signage, decor elements, artifacts objects and furniture and so on
Making Unconventional Products And Solutions Available For Customers Easily And Affordably Do you call yourself more as a design or a lighting company? Why?
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FAQ About Our Companies How many outlets/branches do you have? Ledworld 7 showrooms in UAE and franchisee agrement signed for 50 outlets , Desroch 4 outlets and webstore www.desroch.com
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