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Influentialbusinessleaderspossessadiverserangeofqualities,skills,andexperiencesthat contributetotheirsuccess.Theyhaveaclearvisionanddeepindustryunderstanding, allowingthemtodevelopinnovativestrategiesandtakecalculatedrisks.Resilience, collaboration,andcontinuouslearningarekeytraitstheyexhibit,enablingthemtonavigate challenges,inspireteams,andembracechange.
Theseleadersfosterinclusiveenvironmentsthatvaluediverseperspectivesandempowertheir teamstoexcel.Theyprioritizecontinuallearningandadaptability,leveragingnewtechnologies andtrendsforsuccess.Throughtheirvisionarythinking,resilience,collaboration,andcontinuous learning,influentialbusinessleadersleavealastingimpactontheirorganizations,industries,and societyasawhole.Theyshapethefutureofbusinessandinspireotherstostriveforgreatness.
FeaturingforTheEnterpriseWorld’sthisissueofMostInfluentialBusinessLeadersToWatch OutFor-2023(APAC)arethestoriesofsuchimpactfulleaders.
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AmarandharKotha, ManagingDirector Datacipher, the of standsattheforefrontofthese exceptionalindividuals.Withhisexceptionalleadershipskills,strategicacumen,andrelentless pursuitofexcellence,KothahaspropelledDataciphertoremarkablesuccessintheevercompetitivetechindustry.
Hisremarkableachievementsandinnovativeapproachhaveearnedhimwell-deservedrecognition asoneofthemostinfluentialbusinessleaders.Asweembarkonthejourneyforward,The EnterpriseWorldproudlyintroducesAmarandharKothaasoneoftheMostInfluentialBusiness LeaderstoWatchOutfor–2023.
Atechnology-drivenexecutive,Kothahasestablishedanimpressivelegacyofdriving transformativemanagementpracticesthatyieldsustainablegrowthacrossdiversebusiness verticals.
ChetanHayerhasalwayshadapassionforrealestatedevelopment,whichheattributesto growingupnexttohisfather’sconstructionsiteinthesuburbsofMumbai,India.Hisfatherrana modestdevelopmentbusiness,andChetanwasexposedtotheindustryfromayoungage.
Duringhisundergraduatestudies,ChetanstudiedCivilEngineeringatMumbaiUniversity,which hefoundtobeagreatexperienceandprovidedhimwithasolidfoundationforhisfuture endeavors.Despitenotinitiallyplanningtopursuethisfield,hediscoveredthathispassionforreal estatedevelopmentgrewstrongerashegainedmoreknowledgeandexpertiseintheindustry
HayerOneGroupisarealestatedevelopmentcompanyinKenyawithitsrootsestablishedsince 2011withavisiontorevolutionizetheperceptionofqualityinthesector.Thecompanyis committedtocreatingvalueforallitsstakeholders,includinginvestors,employees,contractors, suppliers,bankers,andmostimportantly,it’scustomers.
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Hisremarkableachievementsandinnovativeapproachhaveearnedhimwell-deserved recognitionasoneofthemostinfluentialbusinessleaders.Asweembarkonthejourneyforward, TheEnterpriseWorldproudlyintroducesAmarandharKothaasoneoftheMostInfluential BusinessLeaderstoWatchOutfor–2023.
Atechnology-drivenexecutive,Kothahasestablishedanimpressivelegacyofdriving transformativemanagementpracticesthatyieldsustainablegrowthacrossdiversebusiness verticals.
ChetanHayerhasalwayshadapassionforrealestatedevelopment,whichheattributesto growingupnexttohisfather’sconstructionsiteinthesuburbsofMumbai,India.Hisfatherrana modestdevelopmentbusiness,andChetanwasexposedtotheindustryfromayoungage.
Duringhisundergraduatestudies,ChetanstudiedCivilEngineeringatMumbaiUniversity,which hefoundtobeagreatexperienceandprovidedhimwithasolidfoundationforhisfuture endeavors.Despitenotinitiallyplanningtopursuethisfield,hediscoveredthathispassionfor realestatedevelopmentgrewstrongerashegainedmoreknowledgeandexpertiseintheindustry
HayerOneGroupisarealestatedevelopmentcompanyinKenyawithitsrootsestablishedsince 2011withavisiontorevolutionizetheperceptionofqualityinthesector.Thecompanyis committedtocreatingvalueforallitsstakeholders,includinginvestors,employees,contractors, suppliers,bankers,andmostimportantly,it’scustomers.
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Scotland’sIsleofSkyeisaplacestraightoutofa fantasybook.Andno,it’snotbecausesomeGame ofThronesepisodeswereshotthere.Thecharmof theislandcomesfromitsmesmerizingseashores, lushfields,fairypools,mountainpeaks,andfishing villagesthatcaptivateyourattentionalmost instantaneously.AsyoucrossthebridgetotheIsle ofSkye,nomatterwhereyoureyesgo,allyouwill seeisSkyebaskinginitsglory.
Scotlandishometomanyislands.Despitethat, Skyeisanotchabovethemall.Sowhatisitthat makesthisIslandsopopular?Whydomorethan 60,000touristsvisititeveryyear?What’sso specialaboutit?Letusspillitallforyou.
However,onethingmustbesaidbeforewebegin: ItisunderstandableifyoufeeltheFOMOafter readingthisarticle.SkyeisTHATbeautiful.Don’t worry,thiswillonlyhelpyouplanyourtripbetter whenallissaidanddone.
ThefirststepaftersettlinginyourhotelinIsleof Skyeismakingato-dolistofthingsyouaregoing todoandplacesyou’regoingtovisitonyourtrip. Whatarethosethings?Here’salistforyou:
TheSkyeishometomanyhistoriccastles. WhiletheDunveganCastle&Gardenisa popularchoiceamongtourists,theother castlessuchasArmadale,Duntulum,and Dunscaitharealsoworthavisit.
Thisisoneofthemostpicturesquelandscapes oftheSkye.ThegrassymountainofStorrcan bereachedfromthetownofPortreewithahike thatwillultimatelyleadyoutowardscenic viewsofthewaterandeverythingelsethat surroundsit.
Fairypoolsareoneof,ifnotthemostrenowned attractionsoftheSkye.Residedbetweenpeaky mountainsandruggedrocks,thepoolwateris asclearasitcanget.Onecantakepicturesofit, swiminit(bravechoice),orevengoforan adventuroushikearoundthem.Notjustthat, luckyonesmightevenspotanimalslikered deer,rabbits,andsheep.
Scottishwhiskeyisaphenomenon knownallovertheworld.Oneof themajordistilleryonIsleofSkye isTalisker,ahighlyregardedbrand amongwhiskeyconnoisseurs.If youwanttogetacloserlookat howtheirwhiskeyismade,orjust getageneralidea,thenTalisker Distilleryistheplacetobe.
ThehiddengemofSkye,Fairy Glenisaminiaturelandscapethat blendsmanyponds,waterfalls, lavishfields,androckyformations together.Onenotableplaceonthe GlenisontopofCastleEwan, whereyoucanwitnessandcapture manymagicalviewsoftheSkye.
ThecityofElgolisanunderrated placeidealforthoselookingfor beautifulcoastalscenes.Inadditionto thescenery,onecanalsopotentially spotsomewildcreaturesminding theirbusinessalongthecoastsoron thegreenfields.
ThepathtoQuiraingisfilledwithScotland’s mostvisuallystunninglandscapes.Those feelingadventurouscanoptfora6.8kmwalk thatendsatthecarpark,thesamepointwhere youstartyourwalkingjourney
Moreoftenthannot, you’llspotananimal roamingontheSkye.For thoselookingtodelve deeperintothewildlife scene,theislandoffers variouswildlifetoursor boattripsdesigned specificallyforthis purposeofcateringto wildlifeenthusiasts.
NeistPointisafamous lighthousethatwas abandonedyearsago.Ifyou don’tmindthesteepwalk leadingtoit,youcanwitness thespectacularviewsofsea dolphinsandsharks,tallcliffs, andasunsetthatwillmake yourday
Afteradayfilledwithhikes, walks,andwhatnot,it’stimeto relax.Andonewaytodothatis byvisitingthelocalpubsfora chilltime.Ifyouarelookingfor newsongsforyourplaylist,the pubswilltreatyoutoScottish music,aperfectwaytoendyour hecticday.
Asthemajorityofpeopleacrosstheglobegearuptovisittheisland,thetouristnumbersreach‘Skyehigh’inJulyand August.Ifyouarelookingtoavoidcrowds(andgeteasyparking),thenwe’dsuggestvisitingtheSkyesomewherebetween AprilandJune.
However,whentovisittheIsleofSkyealsocomesdowntoyourweatherpreferences.Here’swhy:Ifyoulikesomewhat warmerweather,thenJulyandAugustarethemonthsforyou.Ifyoulikeyourweatherchilly,thenthemonthsofAprilto JunearewhenyoushouldplanyourvisittoSkye.
OneofthemostconvenientwaystogettoSkyeisviatours,andthere’soneadvantagetoit—itwilltakeyouthroughvarious cornersofthebeautifulisland.However,youcanalsogettoSkyebypublictransportorcar.Thereisnotrainserviceonthe Skyeandbecauseofthat,yourjourneywillhavetobeacombinationofTrainplusBusorTaxibeforeyoufinallyreachthe Skye.
Despitethesaying,thebeautyoftheIsleofSkyeislimitless.Theislandiseveryphotographer’sdreamwiththekindof visualitproduces.Evenforthosenotintophotography,thereareplentyofthingseveryonecanenjoythatdonotrequirea camera.FromhistoriccastlesandotherworldlylandscapestoScottishwhiskeyandlocalculture,nowonderSkyeistheace ofScotland.
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moversandshakersofthe businessworld!These trailblazersarebreakingbarriers,setting trends,anddrivingchange.Theyarethe mostinfluentialbusinessleadersto watchoutfor,takingtheworldbystorm. Amongtheseinfluentialleadersis ChetanHayer,theManagingDirectorof HayerOneGroup.
Withapassionforrealestate developmentthatstartedatayoungage, Chetan’sexpertiseintheindustryhas madehimaforcetobereckonedwith. Withhissolidfoundationincivil engineering,hehassuccessfully establishedHayerOneGroupasa leadingrealestatedevelopment companyinKenya.Hisunwavering commitmenttoquality,innovation,and valuecreationhasearnedhim recognitionintheindustryandplaced himattheforefrontofthebusiness community.ChetanHayerisoneofthe mostinfluentialbusinessleadersto watchoutfor,andhisstoryisnothing shortofinspiring.
Chetanhasalwayshadapassionforreal estatedevelopment,whichheattributes togrowingupnexttohisfather’s constructionsiteinthesuburbsof Mumbai,India.Hisfatherranamodest developmentbusiness,andChetanwas exposedtotheindustryfromayoung age.
Duringhisundergraduatestudies, ChetanstudiedCivilEngineeringat MumbaiUniversity,whichhefoundto beagreatexperienceandprovidedhim withasolidfoundationforhisfuture endeavors.Despitenotinitiallyplanning topursuethisfield,hediscoveredthat hispassionforrealestatedevelopment grewstrongerashegainedmore knowledgeandexpertiseintheindustry
Aftercompletinghisundergraduate studiesinCivilEngineering,Chetan pursuedamaster’sdegreeinthe UnitedStatesandworkedatKPMGin Boston.However,histruepassionhad
alwaysbeenrealestatedevelopment, andhedreamedofbecominga successfuldeveloperoneday Unfortunately,Chetan’sfatherpassed awayin2005,leavinghimresponsible forcaringforhismotherandyounger brother Astheeldestmalememberof
thefamily,Chetanfeltastrong obligationtoensurethathisbrother completedhismaster’sdegreeinthe US,whichwashislatefather’swish.
Aftercompletingasuccessfulproject andinthemidstofplanningtwomore
inMumbai’ssuburbs,Chetanbegan feelinglimitedbythemarketsize.In 2009,hegotmarriedandwentto Nairobi,Kenya,atripsponsoredbyhis kindsister Whileexploringthecity, Chetannoticedaneedformorehighqualityrealestateatareasonableprice.
Hesawanopportunitytobuildhighqualityrealestateandsellitata competitiveprice,butitwouldrequire asignificantrisktomovehislife savingsandstartanewoneinaforeign country Withthehelpofasupportive wife,Chetandecidedtotakethis plungetoseewhathappens.
Chetaninitiallyplannedtodoonereal estateprojectinNairobiandthen leave,buthequicklyfellinlovewith thecityanditspotential.However, beinganAfricancity,Nairobi presentedsomeinherent challenges, whichChetanhadtolearnandadapt quickly Asapassionaterealestate developerbutnotatypical businessman,Chetanfacedmany hurdlesthatcouldhavedestroyedhis dreams.Hehadtolearnlifelessons, adapttothechallenges,andmoveonto keephisdreamalive.Despitethe difficulties,Chetanperseveredand continuedbuildinghigh-qualityreal estateinNairobi.
ChetanbelievesthatNairobihasthe potentialtoplayasignificantrolein thegrowthoftheAfricancontinent. Fromhisfirstproject,thecompany grewandtransformedfroman“I”toa “we”andfrom“me”to“our.”His attitudeofusing“worldlearnings”as hisguideallowedhimtoseeevery adversityasanopportunity.Hehasled tocompletingfiveprojectsandis workingonthesixth,doublingthe projectsizewitheverynewone.With seniormanagementandboardof advisorsinplace,HayerOneGroup hasbecomeoneofthemostprominent realestatedevelopers,withasizable customerfollowing.Itsprojectshave wonglobalpropertyawards;twohave earnedlandmarkstatus,becoming leadingexamplesintherespective spaces.
HayerOneGroupisarealestate developmentcompanyinKenyawith itsrootsestablishedsince 2011witha visiontorevolutionizetheperception ofqualityinthesector.Thecompanyis committedtocreatingvalueforallits stakeholders,includinginvestors, employees,contractors,suppliers, bankers,andmostimportantly,it’s customers.Thecompanybelievesin teamwork,loyalty,innovation,and quality,whichdrivesitscultureand ethos.HayerOneGroup’sconsultants, contractors,andsupplierswork tirelesslytodeliverthehighest standardproductatthebestvalue proposition.Thecompany’sfocuson stayingaheadofthecurveanddoing thingsdifferentlyhasledtothe constantpursuitofimprovingthe technologyofexecution,qualityof finishes,andholisticamenitiesspace.
HayerOneGroupaimstoprovide respectful,thoughtfulprecisionin developinglivingareas.The company’sdevelopmentsofferspace, privacy,andamenities.HayerOne Group’sunfalteringcommitmentto valuecreationisevidentinthe thoughtfullayoutofitssites.The companybelievesthatqualityisthe keytoassuringitsclientsofan excellentreturnoninvestment.Hayer OneGroupstrivestoimprove Nairobi’sskyline,onebenchmark developmentatatime.
HayerOneGroupfocuseson developinghigh-riseresidentialspaces inNairobi,focusingonproviding qualityamenitiestoenhancethe residentexperience.Thecompanyhas witnessedariseindemandforsuch
properties,andhence,its developmentsnowfeaturehigh-rise buildingsofupto25floors.The Marquis,oneofthelargestresidential developmentprojects,isanotable projectwithseveralamenitiesto improvetheresidentexperience. HayerOneGroupbelievesinvesting insuchfeaturesiscriticalin increasingthevalueofitsproperties andrentalyields.
HayerOneGroupisalsoconsidering theimprovementofhigh-rise commercialspacesinNairobi. Ithas deliveredoneofthemostsuccessful GradeAofficespacescalledThe Address.Itisacombinationofdesign, planningandexecutionwhendone withanintegratedteamproduceshigh valueincommercialspaces.By integratingtheseprocesses,the companyhasgainedmorecontrol overproductquality,cashflows,and customerservice,enablingitto provideabetterexperiencetoclients.
HayerOneGroupaimstoenhanceits customers’experiencebyimproving transparencythroughoutpurchasing, delivering,andmanagingan apartment.Toachievethis,the companyispursuingeffortsto implementglobalstandardsof corporategovernance,ensuringthatits operationsarealignedwith internationalbestpractices.
Recognizingthatitscustomersare well-traveledandexpecthigher sustainabilitystandards,HayerOne Groupiscommittedtosustainability
Thecompany’sfocusalignswith globaltrendsandensuresthatits productsmeettheexpectationsofits discerningclientele.
Chetaninitiallyfacedamajor challengethattaughthimbusiness fundamentals.Herealizedthattobe successfulinrealestatedevelopment, heneededtobecomeabusinessman. Despitefeelingconflictedbetweenhis passionandbeingapurebusinessman, helearnedthatbasicbusiness principleswereessentialtoexecuting successfulrealestateprojects.
Overtheyears,Chetanhasunderstood thatplanningandexecutingaproduct withfundamentalbusinessprinciples canresultinasuccessfulrealestate project.Thoughhestillconsiders himselfmoreofapassionaterealestate developerthanabusinessman,he acknowledgesthatthetworolesare intertwinedintheindustry.Forthepast 14years,hehasbeenarealestate developer,bringinghiscivil engineeringandbusinessexpertiseto theindustry.
Chetanhasidentifiedthreeapproaches contributingtothecompany’s sustainedgrowth.
Firstly,thecompanyplacesastrong emphasisoncustomerservice.Whileit acknowledgesthatitisnotperfectand hasroomforimprovement,the companyisdedicatedtoservingits customersandcontinuouslyimproving itsproducts.Timelydeliveryofthe projectsisanareawhereitworksto improve.Still,itisproudthatitsreal estateproductshaveprovidedgood rentalyieldsandsteadyprice appreciation.
Secondly,passionisadrivingforce behindthecompany’ssuccess.Hayer OneGroupispassionateabout buildinghigh-valuerealestate,andthis passionisevidentinthedesignand
Hayer One Group’s primary goal is to provide respectful, thoughtful precision in developing living areas.
executionofitsproducts.This contagiouspassionhaspermeatedthe entireorganization,creatingnew businessopportunities.
Finally,relationshipsandtrusthave beencriticalinthecompany’sjourney Despitefacinguncertaintyand challenges,therelationshipsandtrust thecompanyhasbuiltovertheyears havesustainedit.Whilethetrustcanbe brokeninsomeinstancesresultingin somelosses,thecompanybelievesthat thebenefitsoftrustingothersoutweigh thelosses.
Astheworldcontinuestograpplewith theeffectsoftheCovid-19pandemic, thebusinesscommunityhasfaced numerouschallenges.Inflationrates havesurged,andthecreditenvironment hastightened,leadingtoasenseof cautionacrossindustries.Accordingto Chetan,moreprofoundlevelsof commitmentandincreasedtransparency arenecessaryacrosstheboardwith bankers,suppliers,sub-contractors,and customers.Itiscrucialtohaveopenand honestdiscussionstonavigatethe challengesandrebuildconfidence.
RealEstateDevelopmentisacapitalintensivebusiness,andthepandemic hasdecreasedconfidencedueto undeliveredorunder-deliveredprojects. Therefore,Hayerrecognizesthe importanceofmaintainingahigher levelofcommitmenttowardssuccessful projectcompletion.Toimproveits productofferingandcustomer experience,HayerOneGrouphas incorporatedlearningsfromthe pandemicintoitsfuturedesign, execution,andfinancingstrategies. Witharenewedfocusontransparency, communication,andcommitment,the companyhopestoenhanceinvestorand buyerconfidenceandsucceedinthe post-Covidbusinessscenario.
Chetanunderstandsthevitalroleplayed bytheworkforceinbusinessgrowth. Fromthebeginning,HayerOneGroup hashadaconservativeapproach towardsteambuilding.Itprioritizesa long-termmindsetwhilecreatinga teamsinceanyofitsprojectslast4to5 years.
AccordingtoChetan,aclose-knitteam developsgoodchemistrywitheach other,whichhelpsthemnavigatetough timeslikepost-Covidandinflation.This chemistryleadstoproducinghighqualityproductsthatdrivevalueand wealthcreationforbuyersand investors.HayerOneGroupencourages aspiritoftogetherness,familyhood, andaccountability Thecompany balancesrewardingperformersand encouragingthosewhoneed improvement.Thecompanyhasvarious headsofstatemanagingtheteams,and thereisaconstantfocuson improvementthroughverticaland horizontalcommunications.
HayerOneGrouphascompletedfive successfulrealestateprojectsunderthe leadershipofChetan,outofwhichtwo havegainedlandmarkstatusinNairobi.
ThefirstprojectisTheAddress,a23storycommercialhigh-riseGradeA officespacehighlysoughtafterdueto itslocation,design,andongoing management.ThesecondprojectisThe Marquis,whichconsistsoftwotowers of25-storyfloorseach,makingitoneof Nairobi’smostsignificantresidential developments.Theprojectstandsout duetoitslocationanddesignandthe vastnumberofamenities,whichsetsa newtrendforfutureresidential developmentsinNairobi.Theseprojects havecontributedtodrivingbuyers’ wealthcreationthroughrealestate.
Innovationiscrucialforbusiness growth,andChetanbelievesinthis. HayerOneGrouphaswitnessedthe impactofinnovationinitsbusiness journey.Forinstance,thecompany hasseenasignificantimprovementin thequalityofmaterialsusedinits realestateprojectsandthespeedof execution,resultinginabetter experienceforitsclients.
Additionally,technological innovationhasenabledittoachieve remarkableresults,suchasreducing thetimetakentocastfloorslabsand makingbuildingsmoresustainable.
Moreover,innovationiscrucialforthe realestateindustryandprevalentdaily. Ithassignificantlyimprovedthe qualityoflivingandlifeexperiences. Forinstance,swimmingpoolsthat wereonceconsideredaprivilegeare nowabasicnecessity.Providinga plethoraofamenitieshavebecome increasinglypopular,anddesign aspectsofbuildingshavesignificantly improvedtomakethemgreenerand sustainable.
Chetanhasthreefavoritequotesthat inspirehim.ThefirstoneisbyWalt
Disney,“Thewaytogetstartedisto quittalkingandstartdoing.”This quotemotivateshimtotakeaction andnotjusttalkaboutideas.He believesthattakingthefirststepis crucialtoachievingsuccess.
Thesecondquotethatinspireshim is,“Ifyouworkwithdetermination andperfection,successwillfollow.” Thisquoteemphasizesthe importanceofhardworkand perfectioninachievingsuccess. Chetanbelievesthatdetermination anddedicationareessentialto accomplishanygoal.
Lastly,hefindsinspirationfrom DhirubhaiAmbani’squote,“Between mypast,thepresent,andthefuture, thereisonecommonfactor
RelationshipandTrust.”Thisisthe foundationofHayerOneGroup’s growth.Thisquotehighlightsthe significanceofbuildingstrong relationshipsandtrustinbusiness. Chetanconsidersbuildingand maintainingrelationshipswithclients, partners,andemployees-thekeyto businessgrowth.
1984 Lenovowasofficiallyfounded.Onthesameday,itgottheChinesegovernment’sapproval.
Lenovo’sorganizationalstructurewasestablishedjustaftertheChineseNewYear.Inthesame year,LenovostartedmanufacturingitspersonalcomputersunderthebrandnameThinkPad.
1985
LenovowasknownasLegendatthetime.Thisyear,thecompanybecamepubliclytradedaftera $30mmillionUSDHongKongIPO.ManyanalystshadpositivethoughtsonLenovobeforethe IPO.Onthefirsttradingday,thecompanystockpricehitahighofHK$2.07andclosedinon HK$2.00.
LenovousedtheearningsfromthisofferingtofinanceitssalesofficesinEurope,NorthAmerica, andAustraliatoexpanditspresenceandmakeitsproductionanddevelopmentbetter.Inaddition, theofferingswerealsousedtoincreasethecompany’sworkingcapital.
Forthefirsttime,thecompanybecamethemarketshareleaderinChina.Becomingamarketleader inthesameyear,thecompanystartedsellingitsownlaptops.
2000
1996
ALenovocomputer,Tianxi,wasreleasedin1998.Itwasdesignedtomakecomputeraccesseasy forinexperiencedChineseconsumersalongwithaccesstotheinternet.Theinternetaccessfeature wasenhancedbyabuttonthatinstantlyconnecteduserstotheinternetbyopeningthewebbrowser.
TheTianxiwasco-brandedwithChinaTelecomandcamewithoneyearofInternetservice.The Tianxicametolifeafteranintensive2yearsofresearchanddevelopment.Itsvisualswerepastelcolored,ithadashell-shapedcaseandaseven-portUSBhubunderitsscreen.ItwasthebestsellingcomputerinChina’shistorywithmorethan1,000,000unitsinthisyearalone.
In2000,thecompanyalsointroduceditsThinkPadline-upoflaptops.
LenovoacquiresIBM’sPCdivision,whichalsoincludesThinkPad.Thiswasamovethathelped LenovoestablishitselfasamajorplayerintheglobalPCmarketandhelpedthecompany expanditsreachoutsideofChina.
2005
2006
LenovorelocatesitsheadquartersfromBeijingtoNewYork.AfterarestructuringthatfollowedLenovo’s IBMpurchase,thecompanywasthethirdlargestmanufacturernexttoDellandHewlett-Packard.
InMarch2006,thecompanyannounceditsplanstoshiftitsheadquarterstoRaleigh.Thecompanywas alsocuttingjobsof5%ofitsemployees,whichisaround21,000people.
Lenovosolditssmartphoneandtabletdivisionin2008for$100millionUSDtofocuson personalcomputersandlaterpaid$200millionUSDtobuyitbackinNovember2009.
Themobiledivisionwasalreadyranked3rdinunitshareinChina.
Thisyear,LenovoTechnologysponsoredthe2006OlympicWinterGamesheldinItaly’sTorino,with 5,000desktopPCs,350servers,and1000notebookcomputerssupplied. LaunchedthefirstLenovo-brandedPCsworldwide. 2009
2010
Thecompanyintroducesitsfirstsmartphone,LePhone.
Asofthisyear,LeGardenhadover1,000availableprogramsfortheLePhone.Similarly,LeGardenhad 2,774individualdevelopersand542developercompaniesasmembers.
LenovojoinshandswithJapaneseelectronicsfirmNECtoproducepersonalcomputers.The companiesagreedtoestablishanewcompanycalledLenovoNECHoldingstoberegisteredin theNetherlands,saidastatement.
LenovoinvestsCN¥100millioninseedfundingdedicatedtomobileapplicationdevelopment foritsLeGardenonlineappstore. 2011
NECgets$175millionUSDinLenovostock.ItwasplannedthatLenovo’sstockwouldbea 51%stakeintheventure,andNECwouldhave49%,withtheformerhavingafive-yearoption toextenditsstake.
2012
Lenovoannouncesaninvestmentof$793millionUSDintheconstructionofamobilephone manufacturingandR&DfacilityinWuhan,Hubei.Inthesameyear,thecompanybecamethe largestsmartphonevendorinmainlandChina. 2013
LenovobecomesthenumberonePCCompanyandranks329intheFortune500listoftheworld’slargest companies.Later,thecompanyacquiresCCE,oneofthetopconsumerelectroniccompaniesinBrazil. Furthermore,Lenovobecomestheworld’s#3smartphonecompany
2014
Lenovopurchasesmobiletechnology-relatedpatentsfromNECinApril2014.Later,thecompany purchasesIBM’sline-upofx86-basedserversalongwithIBMSystemxandIBMBladeCenter.
LenovorevealsitsnewlogoinBeijingwithaslogan-InnovationNeverStandsStill.Inthesameyear, thecompanysellsits100millionthThinkPadandalsobecamethenumber1PCmakerglobally
2015
LenovopartnersupwithFujitsu,andtheDevelopmentBankofJapan(DBJ)toformajointventure, whereFujitsusold51%ofitsstaketoLenovoandDBJacquireda5%stake.
LenovoandNetApppartnerupandannounceastrategicpartnershipandjointventureinChina.Asapart ofthedeal,Lenovostartstwonewstoragesystemlines,DM-Series,andDE-Serieswithacombination ofLenovohardwareandNetAppsoftware.Inthesameyear,Lenovobecamethelargestproviderofthe TOP500supercomputersglobally
2018
2020 LenovobecameapreferreddatacenterinnovationproviderforDreamWorksAnimationbeginningwith TrollsWorldTour
LenovofilesanapplicationtoissueChinesedepositoryreceipts,representingrecentlyissued ordinaryshares,tothenlistthemonShanghaiStickExchange’sScienceandTechnology InnovationBoard.
OnthesamedayofgettingacceptedbytheShanghaiStockExchange,Lenovowithdrewits applicationtolistontheexchangewiththereasonofthepossibilityofthevalidityoffinancial informationinitsprospectuslapsing.
2021
Lenovocontinuestoimproveitsprofitabilityalongwithitsrevenuefigures.
Thecampaign,onthethemeof“ForThoseWhoDo”was publishedinNovember2011.Theadsdeliveredthemessage perfectlywiththevarietyofphotosandvideos.
Theadcampaignhighlighted Lenovo’sdesignsandinnovation.It shedlightontheuniquenessoftheir productscomparedtotheir competitors.
Thecampaignshowcasesfemalegamers'negativereal-lifeexperiencesandthegamingcommunity'sbiasestowardthem.It highlightshowwomenchangetheirvoicesorhidetheirgendertoavoidharassmentandothernegativeexperiences. Additionally,thecampaignunderlinestheneedtocreateasafeandthrivingenvironmentforwomeningaming.
Lenovoisknownforits innovativeproductsat relativelyeconomicalprices thatareworthrelyingon.The brandiscontinuously empoweringpeoplealloverthe worldwithitsdiverseproducts, leadingeveryonetowarda betterfuturewithitssmart technologythatisalso sustainableinthelongterm.
Backinsecondaryschool,therewasa chapteronBostonTeaPartyinhistory, aneventthatplayedasignificantrolein theAmericanRevolution.That’sallI knewaboutBostonuntilIgrewupand learnedmoreaboutthecity Thankstoa plethoraofpopularandhistoricplacesto visit,Bostonhasbecomeaprime attractionfortouristsacrosstheworld.If youarealsoplanningtovisitBostonin thenearfuture,youmustbesearching forthebesthotelsforacomfortablestay Tohelpyoufindthebestone,wehave comeupwiththe10besthotelsin DowntownBostoninthisblog.
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Amenities:Indoorswimmingpool, Facilitiesfordisabledguests,Rowes WharfSeaGrille
Specialties:Cityview,Harborview, LocalSeafood
NearbyAttractions:FanPierPark, NewEnglandAquarium,Computer HistoryMuseum
Prices:US$221pernight
Ifyouarelookingforthemostluxurious hotelsinDowntownBoston,Hyatt RegencyBostonisthebestoption.Itis anaward-winningrestaurantcomprising themostadvancedfacilitieslike personalizedmini-barservices.Thehotel offers24-hourfrontdesksforits customers.
Rating:4.2Stars
Amenities:Self-parkingonsite, ConferenceRooms,24-hourfitness centre
Specialties:Pet-friendly,Children’s games,Multilingualstaff,Coffee-based recipes,Gourmetcuisine
NearbyAttractions:WinthropSquare, OxfordPlacePlayground,CopleyPlace, OldStateHouse
Prices:US$292pernight
TheGodfreyHotelisamongthe4-star hotelsinDowntownBostonthat occupyaglamorousbuildingon WashingtonStreet.LoganAirportis just4kmawayfromtheGodfreyHotel andyoucanleveragepublictransport atDowntownCrossingandParkStreet. Moreover,complimentarybreakfast andWi-Fiservicesareavailableatthe restaurant.
TheLangham
Rating:4.6Stars
Amenities:Meeting/banquetfacilities, Allergy-freeroom,Swimmingpool toys, Sunloungersorbeachchairs
Specialties:Privateparking,Nonsmokingrooms,Grana,Board games/puzzles
NearbyAttractions:JennyPlaza, AngellMemorialSquare,Rooftop Greenery,BenjaminFranklinStatue
Prices:US$321pernight
A5-starnewlyrenovatedandoneof themosthistorichotelsinDowntown Boston,TheLanghamwasearlier knownastheFederalReserveBank. Eachroomconsistsofa50-inchLED HDTVwith24-hourstreaming capabilities.AnItalianfamily-style specialfoodispreparedatGrana,the newclassicrestaurantlocatedinthe grandhalloftheformerFederal ReserveBank.
FourSeasonsHotel
Ratings:4.6Stars
Amenities:Indoorswimmingpool, Fitnesscentre,andSpa
Specialties:Aujourd’huilounge, Familyrooms,Freetoiletries, Bathrobe,On-sitediningattheBistro Lounge,Streetbar
NearbyAttractions:TheBoston OperaHouse,ArlingtonStation,Public Garden,FreedomTrail
Prices:US$321pernight
FourSeasonsHotelislocatedwithin stepsfromtheBostonCommonand thePublicGarden.Itissituatedinthe guest’sfavoritepartofBostonandyou canhavethemostamazingcityview fromthere.Thehotelistheperfect baseforexploring“America’sWalking City,”astopattractionsarejustafew stepsaway.
TheRitz-Carlton
Rating:4.5Stars
Amenities:Children’stelevision networks,Entertainmentstaff,Pool Specialties:Sophisticateddining, Seafood,Personalizedexperience
NearbyAttractions:Wirelessinternet access,CopleySquare,TheFreedom Trail
Prices:US$239pernight
A5-starhotel,TheRitz-Carltonis locatedinastrategicareaofBoston Citywhereyoucanfindfamoustourist attractionsafewstepsaway. Furthermore,youcanenjoymassages, bodytreatments,andfacialsatthe hotel’sspecialspa.Thehoteltakes utmostcareofthevisitorsasthe propertyiscleanedwithdisinfectants andisconcernedaboutsocial distancingaswell.
BostonOmniParkerHouseHotel
Rating:4.1Stars
Amenities:FreeWi-Fiandwired internet,MP3docks,Coffeemakers, Laptop-compatibleservices,24-hour gym,Conferencespace,Valetparking
Specialties:On-sitedining, Connecting/adjoiningroomsavailable
NearbyAttractions:QuincyMarket, TDGarden,NewburyStreet, BeantownPub,TheLastHurrah
Prices:US$449pernight
Ifyouarewillingtotastelocalfood likeBostoncreampieandtheParker Houseroll,OmniParkerHouseHotel
canbethebestoptionamongother hotelsinDowntownBoston.Thehotel wasbuiltin1855,probablyoneofthe oldesthotelsinDowntownBoston.Its advancedfacilitieslikeanindoor personalizedpoolcancraveyouto extendyourstayhere.
TheVerbHotel
Rating:4.4Stars
Amenities:Cablechannels,Coffee machine,Refrigerator,Daily housekeeping
Specialties:Privateentrance,Ironing facilities,Heatedpool,Pool/beach towels,Sunterrace,Safetydepositbox
NearbyAttractions:BackBayFens, GastonSquare,HigginsonCircle, ForsythePark,Charlesgate
Prices:US$350pernight
TheVerbHotel,anurbanhotelis locatedinBoston’sFenway neighborhoodwhereyoucanexplore unforgettableovernightdestinations.It providesluxurioustrailerswithplush bedsandrelaxedsittingareas.The lavishamenitiesoftheVerbHotelare designedtoreflecttheadventureoflife ontheroad.Ittreatsgueststoan“allaccesspass”byprovidinganoutdoor experienceintheheartofthecity.
Rating:4Stars
Amenities:Boardgames,Puzzles, Blackoutcurtains,Walk-inshower, Allergy-freeroom
Specialties:Landmarkview,City view,Localfood
NearbyAttractions:FenwayPark, Chinatown,BostonCommon,Art Galleries,Theaters,Finedining,Beach
Prices:US$430pernight
MoxyBostonDowntownprovidesan extraordinaryexperienceforitsguests. Thehotelissituatedatthecentrestage ofalltheenjoymentfacilitiesin
Boston.Youcanwhoopitupwiththedelicious signaturecocktailanddinnerattherestaurant andcontinuewiththenightlifeinthecity
BostonParkPlaza
Rating:4.1Stars
Amenities:VIProomfacilities,On-demand files,FlatscreenTV,Iron,andBanquetroom Specialties:Taxiservices,Conferencefacilities, Businesscentreswithinternetaccess,Pet friendly
NearbyAttractions:WangTheatre,Shear Madness,MakeWayforDucklingStatues,Blue ManGroup
Prices:US$296pernight
BostonParkPlazaisamongstthemostluxurious hotelsinDowntownBoston.It’shistoriccharm andcontemporaryeleganceawaittowelcomethe touristsandtakecareoftheiraccommodation facilities.WiththehelpofUS$100millionin renovations,thelandmarkhasbeenfullyrestored tocherishitslavishpresenceinthecity.
Rating:4.3Stars
Amenities:Paidpublicparkingon-site,Bicycles available,ATMonsite,Umbrella,Rooftop terrace,Outdoordiningarea,Vendingmachine, Firstaidkit
Specialties:LocalSeafood,BeachsideView, WaterGames
NearbyAttractions:Grill23&Bar,Thinking Cup,Mike&Patty’s,Ostra
Prices:US$446pernight
RevereHotelhasbeenshapedbylocalculture andtheindependentrebelliousspiritofBoston.It isacommondowntownrefugefortouristswho wanttoimmersethemselvesinthelocalculture andtaketheadventurousandauthenticfeelofit. Itsbedsareextremelycomfortableandthe commonareaisalsocozy
Tourismisincompletewithouthospitality services.Youmayenjoyvisitingthousandsof places,butwithoutagoodhotel,yourjourneyis neveraccomplished.Ifyouareeverplanningto visitBostonCity,wearesureourblogwiththe besthotelsinDowntownBostonwillhelpyou.
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