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Influentialbusinessleaderspossessadiverserangeofqualities,skills,andexperiencesthatcontributetotheirsuccess. Theyhaveaclearvisionanddeepindustryunderstanding,allowingthemtodevelopinnovativestrategiesandtake calculatedrisks.Resilience,collaboration,andcontinuouslearningarekeytraitstheyexhibit,enablingthemtonavigate challenges,inspireteams,andembracechange.

Theseleadersfosterinclusiveenvironmentsthatvaluediverseperspectivesandempowertheirteamstoexcel.They prioritizecontinuallearningandadaptability,leveragingnewtechnologiesandtrendsforsuccess.Throughtheirvisionary thinking,resilience,collaboration,andcontinuouslearning,influentialbusinessleadersleavealastingimpactontheir organizations,industries,andsocietyasawhole.Theyshapethefutureofbusinessandinspireotherstostrivefor greatness.

FeaturingforTheEnterpriseWorld’sthisissueofMostInfluentialBusinessLeadersToWatchOutFor-2023(APAC)are thestoriesofsuchimpactfulleaders.

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Withhumblebeginnings, journeytosuccessistrulyinspiringandadmirable.KotiiReddypavedhiswayto KotiiReddy’s successwithdetermination,relentlesspursuitofexcellenceandanunyieldingbeliefonhisownpotential.

Kotii'sjourneyistrulyinspiringandshowsusthatgreatnesshasnolimits.Startingfromhumblebeginnings,hemadehis waytotheforefrontoftechnologicalinnovation.Hisstoryresonateswithdreamersandachievers,remindingusthatwith determination,self-belief,andacommitmenttopersonalgrowth,wecanachieveevenourbiggestgoals.Kotii's remarkableriseisabeaconofhope,showingthatanythingispossiblewhenwestayfocusedanddedicated.

Withanimpressiveanduniquebackgroundintechnologyandbusiness, hassuccessfullyheldkeypositions SanjibSahoo atrenownedcompaniesacrosstheindustry.Hisexceptionaltrackrecordinleveragingtechnologytoovercomeindustry challengesanddriverevenuegrowthhasmadehimatrustedandsought-afterfigureinthebusinessworld.Hisstrategic visionandtechnologicalexpertisearesettotransformIngramMicro,aglobaltechnologydistributionpartnerandthe businessbehindtoday’stechnologybrandstouching90%oftheworld’spopulation,intoauniqueB2Bplatformcompany

ZarineManchanda(FounderofZarineManchandaFoundation)isaprimeexampleofamodernleadertakingher companyforwardwiththeutmostpassionandperseverance.Sheisleveragingherprofoundexpertiseandastutevisionto stayaheadofthecurveanddevisetherightstrategies.Zarine’sentrepreneurialspiritmotivatedherambitiontoestablish herfirm.Shelooksuptoherfamily’sbusinesshistoryasasourceofinspirationwhichdriveshertoachievegreaterthings.

Zarineisacapablecommunicatoranddelegatorwhoseleadershipphilosophyiscenteredoncorrectlymappingthebest competencetothetasktoleveragetheirabilitiestothefullest.

Inthedynamiclandscapeofmodernleadership,itisthestoriesofwomenatthehelmthatshineasbeaconsofinspiration andprogress.Traditionally,whenmenaredominatingthehigherleadershiproles,somewomenarereshapingthefutureof businesswiththeiruniquequalitiesofleadingthepeople.Theyareexploringuniqueexperiencesatworkaswellasat homeandbuildingthecompellingstrategiesthathavepropelledthemtotheforefrontoftheindustry ( SippySujan ManagingDirectorofITCAN)isbreakingeverybarrierthatcomesacrossthroughcourageousandstrongdecisions.She continuestocreateanimpactfulenvironmentthatbooststheconfidenceofeveryonearoundher

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Withhumblebeginnings, journeytosuccessistrulyinspiringandadmirable. KotiiReddy’s KotiiReddypavedhiswaytosuccesswithdetermination,relentlesspursuitofexcellenceand anunyieldingbeliefonhisownpotential.

Kotii'sjourneyistrulyinspiringandshowsusthatgreatnesshasnolimits.Startingfrom humblebeginnings,hemadehiswaytotheforefrontoftechnologicalinnovation.Hisstory resonateswithdreamersandachievers,remindingusthatwithdetermination,self-belief,and acommitmenttopersonalgrowth,wecanachieveevenourbiggestgoals.Kotii'sremarkable riseisabeaconofhope,showingthatanythingispossiblewhenwestayfocusedand dedicated.

Withanimpressiveanduniquebackgroundintechnologyandbusiness, has SanjibSahoo successfullyheldkeypositionsatrenownedcompaniesacrosstheindustry.Hisexceptional trackrecordinleveragingtechnologytoovercomeindustrychallengesanddriverevenue growthhasmadehimatrustedandsought-afterfigureinthebusinessworld.Hisstrategic visionandtechnologicalexpertisearesettotransformIngramMicro,aglobaltechnology distributionpartnerandthebusinessbehindtoday’stechnologybrandstouching90%ofthe world’spopulation,intoauniqueB2Bplatformcompany

ZarineManchanda(FounderofZarineManchandaFoundation)isaprimeexampleofa modernleadertakinghercompanyforwardwiththeutmostpassionandperseverance.Sheis leveragingherprofoundexpertiseandastutevisiontostayaheadofthecurveanddevisethe rightstrategies.Zarine’sentrepreneurialspiritmotivatedherambitiontoestablishherfirm. Shelooksuptoherfamily’sbusinesshistoryasasourceofinspirationwhichdrivesherto achievegreaterthings.

Zarineisacapablecommunicatoranddelegatorwhoseleadershipphilosophyiscenteredon correctlymappingthebestcompetencetothetasktoleveragetheirabilitiestothefullest.

Inthedynamiclandscapeofmodernleadership,itisthestoriesofwomenatthehelmthat shineasbeaconsofinspirationandprogress.Traditionally,whenmenaredominatingthe higherleadershiproles,somewomenarereshapingthefutureofbusinesswiththeirunique qualitiesofleadingthepeople.Theyareexploringuniqueexperiencesatworkaswellasat homeandbuildingthecompellingstrategiesthathavepropelledthemtotheforefrontofthe industry (ManagingDirectorofITCAN)isbreakingeverybarrierthatcomes SippySujan acrossthroughcourageousandstrongdecisions.Shecontinuestocreateanimpactful environmentthatbooststheconfidenceofeveryonearoundher

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DR. KOTII REDDY SARIPALLI

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Strongleadersareaneminentpart ofthesociety,whoaretakingit forward,empoweringthenext onestocome.Accordingtoasurvey,it isestimatedthat84%ofthe organizationsmightanticipatethe shortfallofleaders.

Leadershipisnotjustaposition,it goesbeyondthat,becomingthework ethic,yourvaluesandyourmindset. Withgoodleadersatthehelmofany organization,itreapsbenefitsandalso securesitsfutureinwaysthatare unimaginable.

FeaturingforTheEnterpriseWorld’s thisissueofMostInfluentialBusiness LeaderToWatchOutFor-2023isthe storyofKotiiReddySaripalli,aleader empoweringtheyouthwithhis dedicationanddetermination.

KotiiReddySaripalli-Leadingthe Way

Withhumblebeginnings,Kotii Reddy’sjourneytosuccessistruly inspiringandadmirable.KotiiReddy pavedhiswaytosuccesswith determination,relentlesspursuitof excellenceandanunyieldingbeliefon hisownpotential.

JOURNEYINGTOTHEPINNACLE OFTHETECHINDUSTRY

Kotii’s passion for computer programming propelled him to pursue a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA), which thus laid the foundation of the grand success to come.

Kotii grew up in a simple family and found his passion for computer programming. He loved learning about computers and wanted to achieve big things. So, he decided to study Computer Applications in college to prepare for his future. Overcoming the constraints of circumstances, Kotii didn't give up on his dreams. At just 14 years old, he bravely left home and went to Hyderabad to make his dreams come true.

Kotii worked hard and became really good at coding. Microsoft, a famous tech company, heard about his talent and invited him to join them because they were so impressed. This was a big opportunity for Kotii to show everyone what he could do. This proved to be a really crucial moment in his life.

Kotii was really good at coding, and everyone was amazed by his talent and bravery. He became the youngest JAVA Certified Professional in India, which was a big achievement. But there was a problem - he didn't have a formal degree. Instead of giving up, Kotii decided to question why degrees were the only thing that mattered to some companies. He asked Microsoft why they didn't consider talented people without degrees. Surprisingly, Microsoft saw his potential and gave him a chance. He became the first person without a degree to work at Microsoft. Kotii showed that you can succeed by following your own path and never stopping your desire to learn.

Kotii's journey is truly inspiring and shows us that greatness has no limits. Starting from humble beginnings, he made his way to the forefront of technological innovation. His story resonates with dreamers and achievers, reminding us that with determination, self-belief, and a commitment to personal growth, we can achieve even our biggest goals. Kotii's remarkable rise is a beacon of hope, showing that anything is possible when we stay focused and dedicated.

EmpoweringIndia'sFuture:Kotii'sInspiringJourney fromRs.700to750+Crore

Kotii'sjourneyistrulyinspiring.Heisdedicatedto empoweringIndianyouthandmakingabrighterfuturefor thenation.Thename"Kotii"hasaspecialmeaning, representinghisconnectiontohisrootsandhisdesireto makeapositiveimpact.Kotiimadeaboldchoicetoleave hiscomfortablecorporatejobandbecomeanentrepreneur HesawtheissueofunemploymentamongIndianyouthand wantedtohelp.That'swhyhefoundedtheKOTIIGROUP OFVENTURESPVTLTD.,aimingtocontributetothe government'seffortsinsolvingthisproblem.

Kotiihasaclearmission:tousetechnologytomakea positiveimpactonbillionsoflivesandcreateabetter future.LeadingtheKOTIIGROUPOFVENTURESPVT LTD,hehasintegratedtechnologyintoareaslike Agriculture,Construction,Education,Health,Finance, Quality,andMedia.Hisgoalistorevolutionizethese sectorsandbringaboutmeaningfulchangethrough innovation.

Kotii'sachievementsareimpressive.StartingwithjustRs. 700,hisenterprisenowgeneratesoverRs.750crorein revenue.Thissuccessreflectshisstrongleadership, dedication,andthehardworkofhisteam.

Besideshisbusinessventures,Kotiialsofocuseson empoweringthenextgeneration.Hesupportsyouth empowermentinitiatives,mentorsaspiringentrepreneurs, andemphasizestheimportanceofeducationandskill development.Bynurturingtalent,heisshapingfuture leaderswhowillmakeadifferenceinIndia.

KOTIIGROUPOFVENTURESPVTLTD:Unifying TechnologyforaGlobalImpact

UnderKotii'sleadership,theKOTIIGROUPOF VENTURESPVTLTD.ismakingaglobalimpactthrough technology.Withthebeliefthat"TheWorldIsOneFamily," theirventureshavepositivelyinfluencedthelivesofover

7.69billionpeoplein230countries.Through14 subsidiaries,thegroupaddressesmajorglobalchallenges withinnovativesolutions,improvingthequalityoflife worldwide.

OperatinginsectorslikeAgriculture,Healthcare, Technology,Education,Construction,Finance, Philanthropy,Media,LifeSciences,andMassTechnology, thegroupisdrivingsignificantchange.Eachsubsidiary playsavitalroleinprovidingspecializedproductsand servicestotackleimportantissuesaffectinghumanity

Inthehealthcaresector,companieslikeBharathHealthcare Laboratories,NationalIntegratedHealthcareNetwork, PinnacleBlooms,PinnacleIntegrativePediatrics,and PinnacleSpecialtyDiagnosticofferadvancedsolutionsto improvehealthcareaccessibilityandquality.Bharath InnovationLabs,underCoreTech,leadresearchand developmenteffortsfortechnologicaladvancements.

TheEdutechdivisionofKOTIIGROUPOFVENTURES

PVTLTDfocusesontransformingeducationthroughthe DigitalEducationEcosystem,knownasthe"National IntegratedAcademicNetwork."InFintech,theyhave introduceddzpay,asecureandconvenientdigitalpayment system.

MediatechplaysacrucialrolethroughtheIndiaHerald GroupofPublishers,providingreliableinformationtothe public.Shreedharani,theAgritechsubsidiary,empowers farmerswithinnovativesolutionsforenhanced productivity.TheMass-Techsolution,International Qualitymeasurers.org,helpsgovernmentorganizations measurecustomersatisfactionandservicequality

KOTIIGROUPOFVENTURESPVTLTDisdedicatedto makingapositivesocialimpactandadvancingglobal progress.Throughtheirventures,theydriveinnovation, bridgegaps,andcreateaharmoniousworldusing technology Withtheircommitmenttoexcellence,theyare shapingabetterfutureforhumanity

Socialresponsibility

SocialService:KotiiGroup's CommitmenttoGivingBack

KotiiReddystronglybelievesin philanthropyandsocialresponsibility

TheKOTIIGROUPOFVENTURES

PVTLTDisactivelyinvolvedin givingbacktosociety.Theyhave committedtodonating33%ownership ofeachcompanytosupport underprivilegedchildren,widows,and seniors,ensuringtheirwell-beingand empowerment.

Thegroupleadsthreenotable organizationsfocusedonphilanthropy Blood.Liveorganizesblooddonation drivesandraisesawarenessaboutthe importanceofdonatingblood.The KotiFoundationupliftsmarginalized communitiesthrougheducationaland socio-economicinitiatives.TheSeva Foundationprovidesassistanceand resourcestoimprovethequalityoflife forthoseinneed.

Throughtheseefforts,KOTIIGROUP OFVENTURESPVTLTDis dedicatedtomakingapositiveimpact onsocietyandhelpingthosewhoare lessfortunate.

VitalRoleOfWorkforceInKotii Group

Theteamisacrucialpartofthe successofKOTIIGROUPOF VENTURESPVTLTD.Theybring togetheradiversegroupoftalented individualswithexceptionalskills, expertise,andasharedpassionfor innovationandmakingapositive impact.Eachteammemberplaysan importantroleinshapingthe company'svision,implementing strategies,andachievingoutstanding results.

HOW DO YOU DECIDE TO TAKE THE COMPANYA STEP FURTHER?

“AsthefounderandleaderofKOTIIGROUPOFVENTURES

PVTLTD,Ibelieveinconstantlypushingtheboundariesand takingthecompanyastepfurther.Thedecisiontoexpandand evolveisguidedbyacombinationofstrategicanalysis,market trends,andarelentlesspursuitofinnovationandexcellence.

Onecrucialaspectofdecision-makingisstayingattunedtothe needsanddemandsofourtargetaudienceandtheevolvingmarket landscape.Weconductthoroughmarketresearchandanalysisto identifyemergingtrends,customerpreferences,anduntapped opportunities.Thisenablesustoalignourofferingswiththe changingneedsofourstakeholdersandstayaheadofthecurve.

Inaddition,Ifirmlybelieveinthepowerofinnovation.Wefostera cultureofcreativityandcontinuousimprovementwithinthe organization.Ourteamsareencouragedtothinkdisruptively, explorenewtechnologies,andchallengethestatusquo.By promotingamindsetofinnovation,wecanidentifynewavenues forgrowthandtakecalculatedriskstoseizethem.

Collaborationisanotherkeyaspectofourdecision-making process.Werecognizethatnoindividualordepartmentcansinglehandedlytakethecompanyforward.Weactivelyengagewithour talentedanddiverseworkforce,encouragingcross-functional collaborationandharnessingthecollectiveintelligenceand expertisewithintheorganization.

Furthermore,wekeepacloseeyeonindustrytrends,emerging technologies,andglobalbestpractices.Webelieveinadoptinga forward-thinkingapproachthatallowsustoanticipatefuture marketneedsandstayaheadofourcompetitors.Bystaying abreastofthelatestdevelopments,wecanidentifystrategic partnerships,investmentopportunities,andpotentialareasfor diversificationorexpansion.

Ultimately,thedecisiontotakethecompanyastepfurtheris drivenbyadeep-rootedcommitmenttoourmissionandvision. Wearededicatedtomakingapositiveimpactonsocietythrough technologyandsocialentrepreneurship.Bycontinually challengingourselves,embracinginnovation,andfosteringa cultureofcollaborationandlearning,wecanensurethatKOTII GROUPOFVENTURESPVTLTDremainsattheforefrontof drivingtransformativechangeandcreatingabrighterfuture.”

Haveyoueverheardofthisphrase,“Goodvibeshappenontides”?Thisistheexactreasonwhy youshouldtakeadayouttovisitanislandandspiceupyourmood.Yourvacationlistmay includehistoricplaces,mountains,forests,etc.Butweknowyourwanderingsoulcravesa lavishstayontheislands.

SicilyinItalyissurroundedbyaluxuriousaurathatcastsamagicalspellfortravelers.Itoffersexotic floraandfaunainadditiontomesmerizingsunsetviewsandmoonlitwalksonthebeach.Inthisarticle, youwillexploreeverybasicdetailaboutSicilyinItalytohelpyouplanyournextvacation.

FascinatingHistoricalBackground

BeingoneofthelargestislandsofItaly,SicilyislocatedintheheartoftheMediterraneanSea.Ithas alwaysbeenwelcomingnewculturesduetoitsstrategicpositionthatenrichedthehistoryoftheisland. GreekandRomanErasarethemosticonicpartsofthehistoryofSicily.Theislandwasdeeply influencedbyGreeksettlementsandleftaspecialmarkonitscommerceandarchitecture.

Duringthatperiod,commercewasbloomingandarchitecturalpieceswereimpeccableexamplesinthe world.SomeofthemareinAgrigento'sVallediTempliandtheriseoftheRomanEmpireenhancedthe existingarchitecturalbeautyoftheisland.Sicilywasthecenterofaslaverebellioninitsancientperiod andChristianityfirstappearedhere.

Afewyearslater,ArabsandSaracensmadesignificantchangestoupgradethesocietyofSicily.During theNormandynasty,EuropeaninterferenceandgovernancebecamepartofitandtheCatholicChurch gainedsupremacyoverSicily.AllabovementionedforeigninvasionsinSicilyledtotheadditionof somethingnewinSicilyanddespiteallthedisturbancestheislandemergedstrong.

ThingstoexploreinSicily

Thereissomuchtoseeanddoin SicilyinItaly.Ithasthebestplacesto visitinEurope.Hereisthebucketlist ofthingsyoucandoinSicilythatwill temptyoutohavethebestadventure there.

1.TourtheHistoricalCityof Palermo:BeingthecapitalofSicilyin Italy,Palermoisa2,700-year-oldcity thatisfullofarchitectureandculture toshowitsvisitors.Itisfamousfor streetfoodandyoucanhavea stunningwalkinthecityduringthe eveningandshopforantiquethingsto decorateyourhouse.Youcancatcha showatTeatroMassimoandvisitthe beachofMondellowhilewanderingin thecity.

2.HikeMountEtna:Itisavolcanoin thecity,highestintheEurope,andthe mostactiveintheworld.MountEtna NationalParkspansover220square milesand20townsandyouwill experiencethevarietyofbarrenareas madeoutoflava.Vineyards,woods, volcaniccraters,woods,etc.areother placestoexplorenearMountEtna.

3.DinnerinCave:PutiaDell'Ostello isarestaurantinacaveinCatania.Get atableatthecenteroftherestaurantto experienceastreamofcoldwater whilehavingahotandspicydinnerin thecave.Moreover,youcanenjoy yourfavoritedrinksthere.

4.SwiminAlcantaraGorge:Itisa quitepopularspotamonglocalsduring summer.Itoffersanadventurousclimb overtheGorgeandenjoyswimmingat thebottomofittofeelfreshand energetic.Furthermore,canyoningcan giveyouanadrenalinerushinafew seconds.

5.Visittheamphitheaterin Taormina:Theamphitheaterin Taormoniaisanabsolutelyinteresting placetovisitinSicily.Youcantakethe busfromthemetrostationandvisit someboutiquestoresthere.Ifpossible

don'tforgettowatchashowatthe world-famousamphitheatre.

6.Haveastreetfoodtour:Ifyouare lookingtotastethebestItalianstreet foodthenSicilyisthebestchoicefor you.PalermoandCataniaprovidelipsmackingstreetfooddishesfor travelersaswellaslocals.

7.WitnessthetraditionalSicilian puppettheatre:Asapartofthe UNESCOIntangibleCulturalHeritage List,youcanwitnessatraditional Sicilianpuppettheatreinalocal museum.

8.StopoverOldTowns:Beingan ancientplace,Sicilycomprisesold townslikeNoto,Modica,andRagusa. TheRagusaarchitectureisstunning, Modicaisfamousforitsraw chocolate,andValdiNotoisa UNESCOworldheritagesite.

9.Sayhellototheflamingos: FlamingosmigratefromAfricato Sicilyinwinter.Inthesaltplanesof TrapaniandSalinediPriolo,youcan enjoythepicturesqueviewofthem.

10.Scuba-divinginthecrystalclear waters:Ifyouskippedscuba-divingin Sicilythenyoudidnothingspecial there.Youmustenjoysuch adventuroussportsinthecrystalclear andwarmwatersofSicilyinItaly The AegeanIslands,Taormina,Naxos,the AeolianIslands,Lampedusa,andCapo Boeoarewaitingforyoutohave scuba-diving.

11.AdayoutinValdiNoto(Noto Valley):Itisacollectionoflovelylate BaroquetownsinsouthernSicilythat aresurroundedbythewavesofthe IonianandMediterraneanSeas.The lavishlateBaroquedécorofitspalaces isextremelyspectacular,anditwas designatedasanItalianUNESCO monumentin2002.Theregionalso revealsamoreancientpastthrough theatres,temples,andevennecropolis andprehistoricvillagesfromMagna Graecia.

BestHotelsinSicily

Asmentionedabovethereare numerousexcitingthingstodoin Sicilyandyoucanhitinlandto exploreUNESCOsites.Toexplore theisland,youshouldbeawareof thebestplacestostayandrelax. Here,wehavegotthelistofthebest hotelsinSicilywhereyoucanenjoy thespectacularsceneryofSicily

1.LocandaDonSerafino:Youmay findLocandaDonSerafinoamong thelabyrinthofnarrowalleyways andbaroquechurchesofRagusa Ibla,aUNESCOWorldHeritage Site.Itisoneofthefinestrestaurants inSicilyandhostselegantand spaciousroomsforguests.

2.HotelVillaAthena:Ithasan astoundinglocationintheareaofthe magnificenttempleofConcordiain Sicily Thehotelishometoa300year-oldvillawhichissetinpretty landscapedgardens.Itgrantsan amazingviewofthevalleyof temples.

3.SikeliaLuxuryHotel:Ifyou wanttoexperienceabeautiful combinationofsimplemonastic architectureandastrikingmodern interiorthenSilkeliaistheright choice.Itoffersgorgeouspalm-lined viewswhilehavingastayinsleek suits.

4.BelmondVillaSant'andrea:The phrase“pieceofparadiseonthe earth”wouldhavebeenmadefor BelmondVilla.Itisafive-star propertythatfeatures71elegant roomsandittreatsguestswith freshly-madeSiciliansweets.

5.CapofaroLocanda&Malvasia: Here,eachroomopensontotheseafacingview.Thechefstreattheir guestswithasun-filledgastronomic experiencewhichisacharming mergerofsweetandsaltyfood dishes.

MesmerizingCultureofSicilyin Italy

SicilyinItalyisoneoftheforemost escapesfortravelersthatcan contributetostunningexperiences.It makesyoulivewiththerichculture andhistorywhilemanagingyourstay atplacessurroundedbyturquoise watersofparadise.Thereareafew factsaboutthecultureyouwilllove:

●SicilianCuisine:Horseisadishthat ismorepopularthanbeefandmeatand seafoodisthemostpopularchoicefor locals.Cannoliisapopularsweetdish throughouttheisland.Ricottacheesefilledfriedpastryisanotherfamous dish.

●TheOperadeiPupi:Sicilyishome tothe'OperaofPuppets'whichis translatedastheOperadeiPupiinthe Italianlanguage.Itgeneratesromantic poemsthatbelongtothe13thcentury andPalermoisconsideredasthe greatesthuboftheatretradition.

●Festivals:Sicilyisacclaimedforits uniqueculturethatmajorlyinvolves festivals.Christmasholidaysare celebratedwithPresepeViventewhere peoplecometogetherandrecreatethe birthofJesus.Openstreetfestivals, NewYearcelebrations,etc.givethe splendidfeelofthefestiveseason.

●Sicilianlanguage:SicilyinItaly doesnothaveitslanguagehowever,it

isblendedwithArabic,Hebrew, Byzantine,andNormanlanguages.It soundsdifferentfromtheformalItalian languageswithoriginalRomanroots.

TheMostConvenientTimetoVisit SicilyinItaly

SiciliyhastheMediterraneanClimate whichisgreatfortravelersallaround theyear.Inthesummer,thereishigh temperaturethroughoutthewholeday anditisthemostappropriatetimeto hitthebeach.Duringtheautumn months,thereislowsunshineand plentyofrainfallwhichisagainagood timetovisitSicilytownandexplore historicmonuments.Inwintermonths, thetemperatureismildandhappens someoccasionalrainfall.Youcanhave aquietgetawaytoexploreSicilyin Italyduringwinter.Inshort,Aprilto Octoberisthebestseasontovisit Sicilyandhavefunwithyourloved ones.

Sicilyislikenootherislandyouwill evervisit.Here,youcanhike,swim andenjoyplentyofwatersportsonthe beachside.Ithassomethingfor everyoneasfoodiescanenjoy pistachiosandalmonds,and wanderlustscanvisitsomeofthe oldestmedievaltownsintheworld.We hopeyouenjoyedreadingourarticle andreceivedparamountinsightsabout Sicily Theywillhelpyouduringyour journeytoSicily.

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Executive Vice President and Global Chief Digital Ofcer

Theneedforinfluentialbusiness leadershasbecomeparamount intoday’srapidlyevolving businesslandscape,wheretechnological advancementsandchangingmarket dynamicsconstantlydisruptdifferent industries.Theseleaderspossessa uniquecombinationofindustry expertise,strategiclong-termvision,and technologicalacumen,enablingthemto navigatecomplexchallengesanddrive meaningfultransformationswithintheir organizationsandintheindustries. SanjibSahoo ExecutiveVice ,the President GlobalChiefDigital and Officer IngramMicro, at isonesuch influentialandvisionarybusinessleader whoexemplifiesthesequalities.

Withanimpressiveandunique backgroundintechnologyandbusiness, Sanjibhassuccessfullyheldkey positionsatrenownedcompaniesacross theindustry.Hisexceptionaltrack recordinleveragingtechnologyto overcomeindustrychallengesanddrive revenuegrowthhasmadehimatrusted andsought-afterfigureinthebusiness world.Hisstrategicvisionand technologicalexpertisearesetto transformIngramMicro,aglobal technologydistributionpartnerandthe businessbehindtoday’stechnology brandstouching90%oftheworld’s population,intoauniqueB2Bplatform company

ProfessionalExperience

Sanjibisanaccomplishedexecutive whohasheldkeypositions of increasingresponsibilityatcompanies includingCitibank,DeutscheBank,and CharlesSchwab,wherehehonedhis skillsinutilizingtechnologyto overcomeindustrychallenges,and createincreasingopportunity While technologywasakeyfocusatthestart ofhiscareer,hesoonswitchedtotaking dualrolesthataimedatleadingbusiness differentiatingstrategiesenabledby game-changingtechnology

AsCIOandCTOat TradeMONSTER,now E*TRADE(MorganStanley),Sanjib ledthedevelopmentand implementationofaninnovative onlinetradingplatform,driving consistentyear-over-yearrevenue growthandrankedbestplatformby Barron’ssevenyearsinarow.Later, astheCIOofXPOLogistics transport,atopgloballogistics provider,heplayedapivotalrolein thecompany’sdigitaltransformation efforts.Hisstrategicvisionand technologicalacumenhelpedreshape theorganizationanddrivedigital initiatives.

JourneyatIngramMicro

Sanjib’scareerjourneyhasbeen characterizedbyadeterminationto challengelimits,exceedexpectations andmakealastingimpact.Whilehis initialaspirationsdidnotinclude becomingaChiefDigitalOfficer, Sanjib’scommitmenttoleadership andconstantlearningledhimto pursueaneducationinbusiness managementatHarvard.Hisdiverse backgroundallowshimtocreateand capturevaluefromtechnicaland businessperspectives.

Thecompany’sremarkablequalities inspiredSanjib’sdecisiontojoin IngramMicro.Despiteitsvastsize andpresenceinover60countries, IngramMicromaintainsapersonal andapproachableatmosphere.The dedicationofitsemployeestomutual successwithcustomersand colleaguesmakesitahighlydesirable workplace.Furthermore,thevisionof CEOPaulBaytomodernizeboth IngramMicroandtheindustryasa wholefurthersolidifiedSanjib’s choice.Heishonoredtoleadthe company’sdigitaltransformationand reimaginehowitcreatesandcaptures valuetobecomeaplatformcompany

TheBusinessPartnerBehindthe World’sTechBrands

Foundedin1979andheadquarteredin Irvine,Calif.,IngramMicroisthe businessbehindtheworld’sbrands withtheabilitytoreachnearly90 percentoftheworld’spopulation.Its diversesolutionsportfoliospans thousandsoftechnologyhardwareand servicesoptions,aswellasXaaS solutions.Aspartofitscommitmentto reducingenvironmentalimpact, IngramMicrooffersfull-serviceIT AssetDisposalaswellasreverse logisticsandrepairservices.The industryleaderalsooffersamore intelligentandstreamlinedwayof doingbusinessintheITindustrywith itsdigitalplatformIngramMicro Xvantage™.Reachingcloseto200 countries,IngramMicrohas approximately27,000associatesand morethan161,000customersand 1,500vendorpartnersworldwide. IngramMicrostandsoutfromthe competitionduetoitsunparalleled agility,deepmarketinsights,and strongfoundationoftrusted relationshipscultivatedoverdecades. Thecompany’scorespecialtiesinclude technologysolutions,supplychain services,advancedlogistics,mobility, eCommerce,fulfillment,cloud solutions,reverselogistics,asset disposition,physicalsecurity,point-ofsaledatacapture,andmarketing.These diverseofferingscatertotheevolving needsofbusinesses,enablingthemto leveragetechnologyandoptimizetheir operationseffectively

MakingtheImpossiblePossible

Digitallytransforminga$50+billion dollarorganization,withfourdecades oflegacydoesn’thappenovernightand somemayevenseeitasmission impossible.However,underSanjib’s leadership,IngramMicrobrokenew groundonitsdigitaltransformation

journeywithinmonthsofstarting.Sanjib creditstheteam’sunwavering commitmenttoembracingchallenges andadoptingagrowthmindsetaspivotal inovercominganychallengesand embracingthespiritofdigitization.

IngramMicro’senduringsuccesscanbe attributedtoitsrichhistoryofmorethan fortyyears,rootedintheexceptional effortsofitsdedicatedworkforce.Asa trustedbusinesspartnerforcompanies rangingfromsmallandmedium-sized businessestoenterprises,IngramMicro hasbuiltareputationbasedonstrong relationshipsanddeliveringoutstanding results.Thiscommitmenttoexcellence andtheteam’sdeterminationto challengethemselvescontinuouslyhave propelledthecompanyforward.

Sanjibhasinspiredtheorganizationto focusontheartofthepossibleand alwaysquestionwhynot.Whileittakes sometimeforsuchalargeorganization tochangeovernight,oneofthekey factorsbehind IngramMicro’ssuccess liesinthewillingnessofitsemployeesto embracedigitaltransformation. Employeesareexcitedtochangeandbe apartofthistransformation.

Unlikemanycompanies,theteamat IngramMicroisfullycommittedtothe journey,enablingtheseemingly impossibletaskofdigitallytransforming a40-year-old,$50billionenterprise withoutdisruptingbusinessoperations. Thisremarkableachievementwasmade possiblebytheteam’sabilityto"perform whiletheytransform,"ensuringa seamlesstransitionandcreatingan entirelynewcustomerexperience.

EmpoweringTechnologyChannel Partners

Asanindispensablebusinesspartner, IngramMicrooffersdiversesolutionsto enableitscustomerstoruntheir businessesmoreeffectivelyand profitably.Thecompanyempowers

technologychannelpartnerstogrow faster,domoreandprovideexceptional customerexperiences.

IngramMicro’scomprehensivesuiteof servicesincludesflexiblecashflow solutions,accesstotechnology servicesandresources,andhigh-value businessintelligenceandmarketing services.Theseofferingsequippartners withthenecessarytoolsandsupportto thriveinacompetitivemarket.

IngramMicro’sPortfolioCategories

IngramMicrooffersdiverseportfolio categories,providingcomprehensive solutionsforvariousbusinessneeds. Thesecategoriesinclude:

Ÿ SecuritySolutions:Safeguard sensitivedata,ensurebusiness continuity,andachievecompliance withcloudsecurityapplications.

Thisencompassesencryptedcloud solutions,websitesecurity, endpointprotection,email encryption,datalossprevention, securefilesharing,andcompliance tools.

Ÿ CloudInfrastructureSolutions: Enhancebusinessagilitywhile reducingcostsandresource demandswithcloudcomputing platformsandinfrastructure software.Thisincludescloud solutionsforIT,application development,infrastructureasa service(IaaS),hosting,migration services,storage,network appliances,databasemanagement, virtualmachines,VPNs,and dedicatedservers.

Ÿ BusinessApplications:Streamline workflows,improveefficiency,and

driveprojectdeliverableswithcloudbasedbusinesssoftware.This categorycomprisessolutionsforIT, documentmanagement,productivity, virtualizationtools,business automation,datainsights,legal technology,accountingsoftware,and designsolutionsforconstructionand architecture.

Ÿ Communicationsand Collaboration:Empowerteamsto worktogethereffectivelyandsecurely regardlessofgeographiclimitations. Thiscategoryencompasses communicationandcollaboration softwaresuchasMicrosoftOffice365 andsolutionsforbusinessphone systems,faxapplications,instant messaging,documentmanagement, securefilesharing,hostedexchange email,onlinemeetings,webinars,and presentations.

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BackupandDisasterRecovery: Ensuredataprotectionwithreliable backupanddisasterrecovery solutions.Thisincludes comprehensiveplansfordaily backup,businesscontinuity, archiving,secureaccess,and recoveryofessentialinformation. Solutionscovercloudemail, systems,servers,devices,anddata centers.

Ÿ ProfessionalServices, Management,andTraining: Deliverexceptionalcustomer support,acceleratetechnical development,andenablecloudbasedservices.Thiscategory includescloudsolutionsforIT, ITaaS,professionalservices, technicalsupport,identity management,identity synchronizers,activedirectory, exchangesynchronization,billing andinvoicingintegration,andenduserrequests.

Ÿ DigitalSolutions:Driveonline trafficandengagecustomers througheffectiveonlinemarketing techniques.Thiscategory encompasseswebsiteandonline storedevelopment,photoediting, blogs,socialmedia,paidsearch, searchengineoptimization(SEO), andpay-per-click(PPC) advertising.

Ÿ ManagedServiceProvider Solutions(MSP):Enhance productivityandservicedelivery withcloud-managedservices specificallydesignedforMSPs. Thesesolutionsfacilitateseamless workflowsandenablefaster revenuegeneration.

KeyAchievements

Throughouthiscareer,Sanjibhas achievedsignificantmilestonesand madealastingimpactintheindustries hehasworkedin.Onenotable

accomplishmentwashispivotalrolein creatingtheworld’sfirststreaming tradingplatformatTradeMonster, whichlaterbecamepartofE-Trade. Thisachievementbroughtfinancial successandgarneredrecognitionfor SanjibwithintheFinancialServices industry.Hewasrecognizedwith severalawardsincludingappreciation fromtheWhiteHouse.

Inanothernoteworthyachievement, Sanjibcontributedtothegrowthofa logisticscompany.Histeam’s successfuldigitaldisruptioninthe truckingindustry,anareanot traditionallyattheforefrontofdigital transformation,markedasignificant milestone.Thisachievement showcasedSanjib’sabilitytodrive changeanddisruptamulti-trillion globalindustryforthesecondtimein hiscareer

However,themostsignificanthighlight ofSanjib’scareerhasbeenhisrecent

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Ingram Micro Is Dedicated To Accelerating Growth And Delivering Value To Its Customers, Who Are Technology Channel Partners Operating Across The Globe.

leadershipincreatinga transformativebusinessplatform withinaglobaltechnology distributioncompany,IngramMicro. Thisplatformhasestablishedastrong foundationofdigitaltechnologythat willhaveawide-reachingimpact, touchingmorethan90%ofthe world’spopulation.

Aboveall,Sanjib’sgreatestsenseof accomplishmentcomesfrom positivelyimpactingthecareersand livesofthosehehasworkedwith. Hearingtheirpersonalgrowthstories fromhisguidancebringshimthe utmostpride.Sanjibattributesthese achievementstohisunwavering commitmenttocorevaluessuchas integrity,curiosity,ingenuity,and humility.Headmitstolearningevery dayandneverclaimstobeperfect, butwantstobeabitmoreperfect everyday.Hisbrandofleadership nowisoneoflearningfromhis teams,peersandalsoinfluencingthe teamstodrivetogreaterheights.

AdvancingtheCompany

AccordingtoSanjib,takingthe companytothenextlevelinvolves morethanindividualdecisionsor actions.Itbeginswiththeleadership teamembracingagrowthmindset andacommitmenttodigitization. Thisenergyandmindsetarethen disseminatedthroughoutthe organizationand,ultimately,shared withcustomers.

Sanjibemphasizesthatsuccessful transformationisprimarilyaboutthe teamratherthantechnology.Itstarts byprioritizingpeople,both employeesandcustomers.One crucialaspectisaddressingthe culturaltransformationnecessaryto supportchange.Additionally, companiesandleadersmust recognizethepotentialtocreateand capturetruebusinessvalue.

Sanjibadvocatesembracingdesign thinkingandactivelisteningto employeesandcustomersto facilitateprogress.Havingabiasfor actionandcultivatinganexperiencedrivenorganizationbecomes paramount,shiftingthefocusfrom meretransactionstomeaningful customerinteractions.

Thecompanyisdrivingaccelerated growthbytransformingintoa platformbusiness.Theintroduction andadoptionofIngramMicro XvantagebringaB2C-like experiencetotheB2Btechindustry globally Thisplatform-based strategyrevolutionizesthecustomer experience,streamlinesprocesses, andexpandsthecompany’sglobal reach.

CrucialRoleofWorkforcein BusinessGrowth

Sanjibbelievestheworkforceplaysa vitalroleindrivingbusinessgrowth duetoitsdirectimpactonthe customerexperience.Heemphasizes thattheemployeeexperienceis intertwinedwiththecustomer experience,makingtheteam’s dedicationandcommitmentcrucial forsuccess.IngramMicrorecognizes thatitspeopleandtheexperience theydelivertocustomersand partnersarepivotalforthe company’sfuturegrowth.

Hebelievesthattheheartofany transformationishuman. Transformationdoesn’thappento people,ithappenswiththe employees.Thespiritandmindset makesormakestransformationand henceimpedimentsbusinessgrowth.

Diversity,Equity,andInclusionat IngramMicro

IngramMicroisdedicatedto fosteringadiverse,equitable,and inclusiveworkenvironmentwhere

associatesareencouragedtobring theirauthenticselves.Thecompany’s visionistocreatesafe,innovativeand inclusivespacesempowering employees.Frominclusivehiring practicestocomprehensivebias trainingandtheestablishmentof employeeresourcegroups,itis committedtopromotingastrong cultureofdiversity,equity,inclusion (DEI)andbelonging.

Initstalentacquisitionefforts, IngramMicrogoesbeyondmere statementsofcommitment,actively demonstratingitsdedicationtoDE&I throughinclusivehiringpracticesthat attractdiversecandidatesand prioritizeinclusivityfromthe beginning.Thecompanyrecognizes thatconsistentlyshowcasingits commitmenttodiversityand inclusionisessential.

Toensureeveryemployeefeels valuedandheard,IngramMicro offersinclusionandbiastraining, appointsDE&Iambassadorsto facilitateinclusiveconversations,and establishesemployeeresource groups.Thesegroupsserveassafe spacesforopendiscussionsand contributetocreatinganenvironment whereallemployeescanthrive.

IngramMicroextendsitsDE&I effortsbeyonditsorganizationby sharingitsresourcesandinclusion trainingwithpartners.Thiscreates inclusiveworkplaceswhere employeescanbeauthentic,feel valued,andthrive.

Recognizingtheimportanceofits people,thecompanyinvestsinits 27,000associatesacross61countries, aimingtoredefineitssocialimpact. Byfosteringaculturethatallows associatestothriveasauthentic,the companybelievesitbecomesstronger asacollectiveentity

EnvironmentalSustainabilityat IngramMicro

IngramMicroexemplifiesits commitmenttoenvironmental sustainabilitythroughitsESG (Environmental,Social,and Governance)performance.The company’sdedicationtomakinga positivedifferenceisreflectedinits businesspractices,policies,and programsestablishedunderthe IngramMicroESGprogram.These initiativesaimtocontinuouslyimprove environmentalimpact,social responsibility,andgovernance,which aresignificanttostakeholders.

ForIngramMicro,ESGgoesbeyond merepromises;itisacommitmentto achievingambitiousgoalsandaligning withtheTenetsofitsSuccess.The companytakesadata-drivenapproach

toESGmatters,incorporating stakeholderfeedbackandfocusingon continuousimprovement.Byactively understandingandaddressingthe impactsoftheirbusiness,Ingram Microdevelopsstrategiestomaximize positiveoutcomeswhileminimizing negativeeffectsacrossallstakeholders.

DrivingPurpose

Sanjib’sdrivingpurposeisrootedin makingapositiveimpactandcreating positivechangeintheworld. Motivatedbythewordsofhislate fatherandthecontinuedwisdomand supportofhismother,hestrivesto utilizehisskillsandexpertisetobenefit others.Throughhisroleindriving digitalizationandtechnologyadoption, Sanjibaimstohelpindividualsand businessesthriveinanever-evolving landscape.Withadeepsenseof

purpose,heseekstoleveragehis abilitiestotheirfullestextent,making ameaningfulandlastingdifferencein thelivesofothers.Hesayshis“why”, hispurposeistokeepalegacywith somepeopleandtechnologythatcan positivelyimpactthisworld. Whenaskedabouthisfavoritequote, heasserts,“BeyourownCEO.I learnedthisattitudefrommymother, whichhasalwayshelpedmefacethe hardesttimeswithoptimismandfaith.”

ZARINE MANCHAND Making

Thebusinessworldis

constantlyonthevergeof change.Whilemanybusiness leaderssuccumbtothepressureand failtodeliver,somehavethegutsto outsmartthecompetitionandthrive aswinners.Theseleadersstayabreast ofthedynamicbusinessenvironment andhaveaprofoundimpactonthe industriestheyareworkingin. Moreover,theircharismaand unwaveringdedicationinspireand empowerotherleaders.

ZarineManchanda(Founderof ZarineManchandaFoundation)isa primeexampleofamodernleader takinghercompanyforwardwiththe utmostpassionandperseverance.She isleveragingherprofoundexpertise andastutevisiontostayaheadofthe curveanddevisetherightstrategies. Zarine’sentrepreneurialspirit motivatedherambitiontoestablish herfirm.Shelooksuptoherfamily’s businesshistoryasasourceof inspirationwhichdrivesherto achievegreaterthings.

AstuteLeadershipPhilosophy

CitingAlbertEinstein’spopular quote,Zarinesays, “A fish will live its entire life feeling that it is foolish if you evaluate it by its ability to scale a tree.”

Zarineisacapablecommunicatorand delegatorwhoseleadership philosophyiscenteredoncorrectly mappingthebestcompetencetothe tasktoleveragetheirabilitiestothe fullest.Shealwaysstrivestoassign projectstothemostsuitablepeople andexplainwhatexactlyneedstobe doneandwhy.Thisreducesbackand-forth,errors,andtheneedto repeatprocesses.Moreover,investing workupfrontingreatcommunication andappropriatedelegationsaves effortsastheworkprogresses.

Furthermore,Zarinebelievesthat everyoneisbrilliantintermsoftheir abilitiesandtalents.Accordingto her,managersandleadersmustbe mindfuloftherealitythatpeopleare notdesignedtoproduceasthey wouldinanassemblyline. Therefore,itispointlesstospend timeandenergyimproving performanceforsomeonewhois fundamentallyunsuitedforthe position.Withthisastuteleadership philosophy,Zarinehasbeenguiding thecompanytowardgreaterheights.

Luxury,Spirituality,and Technology

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SuccessfulFusionofBusiness andPhilanthropy

ZarinedefinesZarineManchanda Foundationas “A Convergence of Philanthropy and Enterprise.”

Accordingtoher,ifcorporate philanthropyhasasignificantimpact onacompany’scompetitive environment,thenphilanthropy becomesgenuinelystrategic.A successfulfusionofbusinessand philanthropycanprovideacharity annuityincome,givingthe organizationmoretimetofulfillits missionandgrowmoreeffectively TheNGOorganizationcan, therefore,collectmoremoneyasa largerpercentageofdonationsgoes tothecausethankstothisgrowing streamofmonthlyrevenuefromthe enterprise.

Whenaskedabouttheturningpoint thattriggeredthegrowthofthe company,Zarinesays, “It’s difficult to point out that precise period in time, but I do know that clientele appreciated the air of mystic opulent charm that pervaded all of my enterprises, particularly my hospitality vertical.” Thiswasafirstof-its-kindinnovativebrandingas wellasadebunkerofpreviouslyheld assumptionsthatspirituality, generosity,andglamordonotmix.

AtZarineManchandaFoundation, luxury,andspiritualcharmarethe primarysellingfactors.Thesetwo characteristicsrepresentthecoreof whoZarineisasayoungwoman.She grewupandwasraisedamidluxury However,India,wheresheisfocusing herefforts,hasaninsatiableneedfor premiumgoodsandservices. Moreover,thespiritualcomponentis essentialtoZarinebecauseshewants allherendeavorstobemoral,produce goodkarma,andhaveloving intentions.

Thecompanyisalsomaximizingthe potentialoftechnologytoprovide best-in-classservicestoclients.It obtainsdataandinsightsonclient preferencesandbehaviorsby providingcustomerswithonlineand mobilecapabilitiesforbrowsing, purchases,payments,livechats, customerquestions,andother businessservices.

SurmountingtheChallenges

Likemostsuccessfulcompanies, funding,moneymanagement,and marketpresencewereamongthe crucialchallengesthatZarine ManchandaFoundationfacedinits initialdays.Acompanyneedsmoney tostartoperations,getclients,and makemoney.Moneytypically influencesthestrategiesacompany utilizesinitsearlystages.

Today,asthecompanyhasearned customeracceptance,itsnew challengeistocapitalizeonthat momentumandgrowitsmarketshare. Severalotherchallengesexistduring thisstageaswell.Thesechallenges includemanagingmoney,interacting withcustomers,andsuccessfully expandingoperations,especiallyifthe expansionoccursfast.

A Fish Will Live Its Entire Life Feeling That It Is Foolish If You Evaluate It By Its Ability To Scale A Tree.

Furthermore,asabusinessexpands, financialrecords,interactionswith clientsandothercorporate connections,personalinformation, regulatoryobligations,andother factorsaredevelopedandusedby everyorganization. “You may even assign tasks and duties, but without reliable management information systems, you cannot effectively manage,” saysZarine. Therefore,makingsurethat informationissharedandthatvarious departmentscollaboratewellisakey challengeasthecompanygrows. “Building the required infrastructure is essential to the success of your business. Without the necessary methods, it is challenging to keep track of everything, let alone use it effectively,” sheadds.

Life-alteringValueAdditions

Businessanalytics,charts,andgraphs areonewaytomeasurethesuccessof

abusinessconcept.However,Zarine likestoconnectherbusinesssuccess throughasimpledipstickofhowmany life-alteringvalueadditionsher businessenterprisehascontributedto. Thisisthroughthetransformationsin thelivesandvisionoftheemployees, customers,suppliers,competitors, charity,theinternationalvoiceof philanthropy,corporatesocioeconomiccauses,environmental causes,mediaattentionthrough philanthropy,torealissuesofbridging thegapbetweentheprivilegedandthe underprivileged.Zarinementionsthat theagilityofanavant-gardevisionary planandexecutionisthekeytothe successofthecompany

EncouragingInnovationand Productivity

Businessescanstrikeabalance betweentheneedforinnovationand stabilitybyfosteringasecure atmospherefortheexpressionand

developmentofnewideas.Zarine assertsthatemployeesshouldbegiven resourcestoaidinthebusiness success,managersmustclearlystate theirinnovationplanforittoservethe broaderbusinessstrategy.Creatinga strategymayaidbusinessesin continuingtoexpandandbeprofitable. Innovationmayhelpfirmssavetime andmoneyandgainacompetitive edge,makingitessentialforlong-term success.

“An excellent curry can’t be made with only nice ingredients. To make a good curry, you need to put the ingredients together, prepare them, and go through the procedure,” saysZarine.

Asbrilliancealonecannottranslateto success,companiesmustcreatethe rightconditionsfortheattraction, retention,anddeploymentoftalent. ZarineManchandaFoundationuses performancemanagementsystemsto evaluateemployeeperformanceand potentialonquantitativeand

You May Even Assign Tasks And Duties, But Without Reliable Management Information Systems, You Cannot Effectively Manage

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qualitativemetrics.Thecompanyalso usesamechanismof360-degree observablebehaviorpatternsthatactas leadstotheperson-performance matrix.Additionally,eachemployee canchooseanecosystemthatwill maximizetheirspecificskillanda settingwheretheyarevaluedand recognizedfortheirskill.

AccordingtoZarine,themost importantthingistocomprehend employeemotivationsandconstruct thebusinesstoreflectthemotivations ofthecompany’slargesttargetgroup. Additionally,themotivesdiffer accordingtothedemographyandthe purpose.

StayingaheadoftheCompetition

ZarineManchandaFoundation understandsthatalltheenhancements willnotbewelcomedbyallitsclients astheyhavedifferentinterestsand demands.Totrulyenhanceitsservices, thecompanyhastofirstaskandlisten toitsclients.Continuouslydeveloping andupgradingitsservicesisthemost effectivestrategytogeneratesalesand customerswhilestayingaheadofthe competition.

Zarineadvocatessocialnetworkingas oneofthesimplestmethodstostay updatedwiththetrends.Whenthere aresignificantchangesinsupply and/ordemand,thereisfrequentlyalot ofdiscussiononTwitterandFacebook. Afewtoolshavebeendeveloped specificallytoaidusersinstayingupto dateonthemostrecentbreakthroughs intheirprofession. “Keeping an eye on your competitors can also help you remain up to date on current events,” addsZarine.

CalculatedRisksleadingtoSuccess

Zarinementionsthatrisk-taking promotesandfostersinnovation,which canmakeasignificantdifferencetoa productoraservice.Accordingtoher,

risksthatfailaren’talwaysbad.They maysometimesprovidethemost usefulbusinesslessonstoan entrepreneur.Failureshapesthe companystrategyand,inturn,can contributetocorporatesuccess.

Asanentrepreneur,Zarineassessesa riskbeforetakingittoreducepotential dangers.Shebelievesfinancialrisk educationisthecornerstoneofrisk management.Ifonecananticipatethe risk,onemaydeveloparisk managementstrategytolessenits implicationsandmitigateit appropriately.

Zarine’sTipsforStartingaBusiness

“Starting a new business gets considerably easier and more streamlined once you’ve done it a few times. It will always be unique, and you will have learned how to do it better,” saysZarine.Herearesometips which,accordingtoZarine,arecrucial tobusinesssuccessintheinitialdays.

• Createasocialnetworkpresence aswellasalandingpageforyour website,andthenjustbereadyto receiveordersandmoney

• Beginbyseeingwhetheryoucan attractgenuineindividualsand makerealmoney

• Continuetoadjustandimprove throughoutthisprocess

• Keepallyourinformationsafe. Youmayalsoutilizetoolslike GoogleAnalyticstotrackhow consumersengagewithyour product.Thiscanhelpyoumake betterdecisionsinthefuture.

SIPPY SUJAN

Inthedynamiclandscapeofmodern leadership,itisthestoriesofwomenat thehelmthatshineasbeaconsof inspirationandprogress.Traditionally, whenmenaredominatingthehigher leadershiproles,somewomenare reshapingthefutureofbusinesswith theiruniquequalitiesofleadingthe people.Theyareexploringunique experiencesatworkaswellasathome andbuildingthecompellingstrategies thathavepropelledthemtotheforefront oftheindustry.

CultivatingaPositiveOutlook ThroughToughTimes

Talkingaboutdifficulttimes,Sippy says,“Fromthebeginning,Ialways believedinnotgivingup.Thetough timeshelpedmefindapositiveattitude whichinturnhelpedmeattain emotionalintelligence,andsharpenmy thoughtprocessandcommunication skillstospeakupandbeheard,”added Sippy.

synonymouswithwomen’srights,and women’srightsarehumanrights.At theirmostbasic,humanrightsconcern reciprocityinhumanrelationshipsthat extendtoallhumanityandbeyond.

#EachforEqual

SippySujan

( Managing

Directorof

ITCAN)is breakingeverybarrierthatcomesacross throughcourageousandstrong decisions.Shecontinuestocreatean impactfulenvironmentthatbooststhe confidenceofeveryonearoundher

FascinatedByTheRealmOfBrand Management

EvenbeforegraduatingwithanHonours degreeinEconomicsandMBAin Marketing&FinanceinNewDelhi, India,Sippyhasalwaystakenaninterest inbrandmanagementandmarketing. Shebeganhercareerbygaining professionalexperienceworkinginthe autoindustryfortwoyearsbefore movingontothetechworldinIndiaand Singapore.Sheplayedasignificantrole inco-foundingITCANin2006andled the$50million,1300-employee businesstorecord-breakinggrowth.

BlessinginDisguise

Growingup,Sippyencounteredgender discrimination,however,sheadmitsthat thisturnedouttobeablessingin disguise,makingherstrongerandmore confidenttofightforthebest opportunitiesandtobetreatedequally Shesaid,“Intoday’sworld,moreand morewomenaregettingempoweredbut what’simportantistheawarenessand changeweshouldbringtothethought processofeducatedmeninsociety.A wholegenerationworkedtoempower women,butforgottoteachmenhowto livewithempoweredwomen–that awarenessisimportanttoworkupon mostaggressively.”

Ontheotherhand,todayshebelieves thatthereisasilverliningtothegrey genderdiscriminationcloud.Asshe articulatelyputsit–“Nowadays, genderbiashasexplicitlydisappeared fromtheworkplaceduetostrict legislationandincreasedfocuson diversity”.Sippybelievestheshiftin issueshasbecomemoresubtleand thesechallengeshavetakenadifferent formfromthoseencounteredby previousgenerationsofwomen.

EmpoweringEmergingWomen Leaders

AccordingtoSippy,it'sthe responsibilityofseniorwomenleaders tosupportyoungworkingwomenand ensurethattheyrealizetheirfull potential.ITCANhascomeupwitha strategytodrivegenderequityin leadershipincludinghavingcredible femalementorsandrolemodels. ITCANscoutsforsuitablecandidates andworkswiththemtoprogresstheir careerstothenextlevel.Asan industry,thecompanypushesthe cultureofmentorshipforwardto supporttheyoungergenerationof upcomingwomenleaders.

CommentingaboutInternational Women’sDay,Sippyviewstheglobal eventasadaythatempowerswomen andinspireschangethroughgender equality.Accordingtoher,tenvalues shouldbecherishedonthisday includingjustice,dignity,forgiveness, equality,hope,collaboration,tenacity, appreciation,respect,andempathy.She contemplatesthathumanrightsare

AccordingtoSippy,“Individually,we areallresponsibleforourthoughtsand actions–allday,everyday Wecan activelychoosetochallenge stereotypes,fightbias,broaden perceptions,improvesituations,and celebratewomen’sachievements. Collectively,eachoneofuscanhelp createagender-equalworld.Let’sall be#EachforEqual.”

Itisimportanttobringawareness regardingissuessuchassexual harassment,genderpaygap,gender bias,etc.Womenshouldrealizethat theyarenotalone.Largecorporatesare welcomingandperceivingaconscious approachtowardsthediversityratioby capitalizingonthedifferentways men’sandwomen’smindsarewired. Findingyinandyangtoformaperfect balancebetweenidealsandgovernance bringsflexibilitywhenitcomesto genderdiversityatwork.

Expressingherthoughtsaboutviolence againstwomenandgirlssippysays thatitisamajorcausethatneedstobe defeatedin2023.Shebelievesin raisingawarenesstorootoutviolence againstwomenandgirls,fighting againstimpunity,andsilencingthe stigmaandshamethatsurroundit. Sippywalksthetalkbyworkingin over40countriestostopviolence againstwomenbysupportingthe requiredamendmentsinthelawsand challengingculturallyaccepted practicesthattreatwomenassecondclasscitizens.

“Achievinggenderjusticeisnotonlya matterofbasicrightsbutalsoameans ofachievingfairersocietiesand overcomingpoverty.Wehavealready seenthedifferencethatequaljob opportunities,equalhealthcare,and education,equaldecision-making

power,andfreedomfromviolencecan make;whenwomenandgirlscanmake theirownchoicesandexercisetheir collectivevoicewheninstitutions addresstheirneedsandinterests,”added Sippywhobelievesthateveryonehasan equalparttoplayinmakingithappen.

UnshakeableBeliefinWomen’s Abilities

Beinganoutstandingleader,Sippyhas absolutefaithinwomen’sabilitytohead topmanagementpositions.Numerous studieshavesupportedthatwomen managersandleadersarejustas effectiveasmen,Sippybelievesthat womenexcelatcreatingproductiveand engagingworkenvironments.

Sheelaborates,“Womenrepresentan extraordinarytalentpool.Thisis particularlysignificantinlightofthe dramaticshortageofhighlyqualifiedand skilledworkersworldwide.Businesses withthemostwomenmanagers, membersoftheC-Suite,andcorporate boardshavebetterfinancialreturns. Today,manywomenaresuccessful entrepreneursandtheirbusinessesare flourishing.”

Achievingaharmoniouswork-life balance

BeingaworkingwomanSippyadmits thateveryonehastheirshareof problemsanditcouldbeachallenging situationtomaintainawork-lifebalance. Intoday’stime,itisdifficultforany gender,andontopofitbeingawoman andmother,itbecomesmore challengingaschildrenexpecttheir parentstobewiththemintheirevery littlestepwhilelearningnewthingsand bearoundastheyprogressfreely towardsexploringtheworldontheir

own.

Besidestheeverydaybrave,powerful, andall-aroundamazingwomenwho inspire,Sippyadmiresactressand UnitedNationsWomenGoodwill AmbassadorEmmaWatsonfor supportingcausessuchasthe HeForShegenderequalitywomen’s movement.

Heradviceforyoungandupcoming womenentrepreneursandleadersisto understandthattherewillberisksto takeandpersonalsacrificestomake. Theyshouldunderstandwhatothers seeastheirdefiningstrengthsand contributions.

PerceivingaCustomer-Oriented Approach

BasedinSingapore,ITCANPTELTD offersafullspectrumofintegrated informationtechnology(IT)software solutionsandservices.The organizationisempoweredtodeliver enterpriseclient-serverormulti-tier andweb-basedsolutionsacrossthe entirevaluechain,spanningon-site consultingservicestoturnkeysoftware projects.RenownedinAsia-Pacific, ITCANisfullycommittedtoquality,a customer-orientedapproach,andmultitechnologyexpertise.Alongwith Singapore,itisoperatinginHong Kong,Australia,India,andMalaysia having1200employeesandclients spreadacrossSouthEastAsia,Europe, theUnitedKingdom,theUnitedStates, Canada,thePhilippines,China,Japan, andtheMiddleEast.Theorganization iscommittedtoexcellenceinservice forallitsclientsandemployees.

ITCANisofferingavarietyofservices foritscustomerstostayaheadofthe competition:

• BusinessConsulting:The implementationandmanagement oftheapplicationmightbea challengingtask.Business consultingguaranteesthegreatest successandaquickreturnon investmentsincetheteamof licensedandtrainedspecialistsis available.

• Outsourcing:Basedonthe followingapplicationlayers,the softwaredevelopmentteamofthe companyhasbeendividedinto threedivisions,eachofwhich focusesonthedesignand developmentofthecorresponding softwarebusinesscomponents.

• CustomizedSolutions: BusinessesvalueITCAN's experience,intuition,and comprehensionofthenatureof technicalcompetence.Itswork demonstratesthecapacitytocreate solutionsthatareuniquetoeach client.

• InchargeofApplications: Businessesallovertheworldare findingitchallengingtodevelop andsupportnewapplications whilealsomaintainingand updatingtheircurrentsystemsdue torisingdemand.

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