Rajeev’s story as a young entrepreneur is an inspiration to many members of AIESEC India. After completing his experience as President of AIESEC India in 1990 and an internship in Sweden in 1991, Rajeev started to build 1993 with his brother a successful company , DATS India Limited (DATS stood for Digital Alarm Technologies). While raising private equity, Rajeev completed an acquisition of an Irish Company before selling the business to Siemens for a tidy sum. During this time Rajeev also started The Mecheri Foundation Trust that provides educational scholarships to students every year and contributes to the life improvement of underprivileged children. He is also the Chapter Chair of Youth Presidents Organisation (YPO). In addition, Rajeev founded the Entrepreneurs Organisation in Chennai, making him a first generation entrepreneur in the building automation and security industry. Rajeev is a successful entrepreneur and a role model for many people. In 2010 Rajeev was inducted into AIESEC’s Global Alumni Hall of Fame.
40 years old in 2011
Rajeev Mecheri
Managing Director at Mecheri Smart Capital Pvt Ltd India
Brenda is a distinguished business woman in Nigeria, she is accountant by profession but her passion for media lead her to build experience in this industry for over 10 years. Brenda is also a very respected alumnus in Nigeria, since she finished her term a President of AIESEC in Nigeria in 1998 Brenda always supported AIESEC in different ways such as coaching and mentoring, internship raising and as member of the Board of Advisors. “I met Brenda since I joined AIESEC in Nigeria, she was always inspirational to me, she represents the courage and dedication of women in Nigeria. It is almost impossible to go through to AIESEC without making a remark on how much she holds the values and purpose of the organization through commitment, support, passion and dedication.” Elema David. President of AIESEC in Nigeria 2009-2010 Africa Director in AIESEC International 2010-2011
37 years old
Brenda’s idea of happiness: “My idea of happiness is being with family particularly my children, because as time goes by, all that is ever left at the end is family. When I look at my children, I see a part of me that I helped create, and that fills me with immense awe and joy.”
Brenda Nwagwu
Head of Media Strategy and Planning in All Seasons Mediacom Nigeria Principal Consultant at QTV Media Limited Nigeria
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