BUSINESS APAC’S TOP 10 CEOS OF 2022
KISHOR SONAWANE
Leading The Information Security Industry With A Zeal
CEO Infoshare Systems, Inc
To be a world class leader in businesses that enrich lives and contribute to nations in building infrastructure through sustainable value creation
LETTER EDITOR’S
Business APAC’s Top 10 CEOs of 2022 Barons of Charisma!
Dear Readers,
We are elated to present before you our latest magazine issue, “Business APAC’s Top 10 CEOs of 2022” which features big wheels in various APAC industries that are leading theirbusinesses to achieve sublime success.
The world has witnessed glimpses of changing times and rapid digital transformation over the last few years. Tough times demand competent leadership and in this competitive market, modern business leaders must possess qualities such as patience, resilience, courage, passion, and optimism. More than just leading the business, efficient individuals transform the environment of the business regardless of impediments.
Accurately said by John C. Maxwell, “There are three qualities a leader must exemplify to build trust: competence, connection, and character,” is thoughtfully implemented by great modern founders and CEOs of many companies. The capability of directing businesses and working towards success forces intelligent individuals to go the extra mile and lead the company devotedly. Being at the core of the company, these captains of excellency and distinction have the potential to serve their industries, enlarging the perimeter of competence.
Chairing a company is not everyone’s cup of tea. Along with numerous managing techniques and tackling heaps of difficulties, leaders have to think of out-of-the-box solutions for the growth of the company as well as remold the business according to the current trends. Doing things uncommonly well makes them masters of their businesses. During the research for this magazine issue, we witnessed that some distinguished personalities in the industry have immensely influenced the overall growth, the latest trends, and productivity.
On the cover page, we have featured Kishor Sonawane (CEO of Infoshare Systems, Inc) who has been playing a crucial role in cyber security and information security. Kishor is a passionate leader and he works relentlessly to turn his dreams into reality. Elsewhere in the magazine, you can find Mohamed Saieed, Capt Muthu Krishnan Iyyappan, Pooja Bajaj Chadha, Girish Nair, Anurag Bhatia, Rohit Thakral, Dr.Sheeba Karthick, Christopher Carter, and Dr. Nagma Abbasi . All these astute leaders have stimulated the growth of their businesses.
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Kishor Sonawane
COVER STORY
Kishor Sonawane
Leading the Information Security Industry with a Zeal
Today, with increased digitalization and the advent
of modern technologies such as IoT, AI, blockchain, cloud services, threats like phishing, ransomware, IoT-based attacks, zero-day exploits, DDOS attacks, and cyber terrorism are also increasing and making almost every aspect of the digital world vulnerable. Cybersecurity plays a critical role in protecting data privacy and brand reputation as well as addressing the regulatory and compliance needs for all business sectors. Anticipating the intensifying need for software, network, and cloud security, Kishor Sonawane (CEO of Infoshare Systems, Inc) founded Varutra Consulting in 2013.
He always had the thirst for innovating new things and wanted to run a company on his own. Thus, identifying the plethora of opportunities, and mainly his passion for information security, he decided to step into the cybersecurity landscape. Working with a couple of startups in the cybersecurity industry was a big learning for Kishor as he understood the importance of resource optimization, productivity, and quality consciousness. Consequently, with the successful execution and delivery in the given capacity of his roles during his career accompanied by more than 15 years of experience, he decided to pursue his dream and established Varutra Consulting.
In conversation with Kishor Sonawane, we will understand how he has transformed information security, especially in times of crisis. Here are the snippets,
Please share your entrepreneurial journey
As an entrepreneur, it was indeed not an easy but surely quite exciting and equally enjoyable journey for me. Since its inception, Varutra constantly received acquisition offers from several companies including the Big 4. However, I kept marching ahead till Varutra was acquired by Infoshare Systems Inc., USA, in 2018. The acquisition made Varutra part of a larger organization having a presence in the US as well as other regions of India. Presently, I manage the
responsibility of the CEO at Infoshare Systems Inc, USA.
What are the leading-edge services currently Infoshare Systems offers?
Alongside cybersecurity and assurance services, Infoshare Systems provides industry-best and highly commendable services along multiple business verticals. The company also provides IT Services, Strategic Consulting, Big Data Solutions, Web and Mobile Applications Development, IT Security Services, Audit & Compliance, and Professional QA & Staffing Services. It also develops Artificial Intelligence integrated products in Healthcare and IT Security domains. Furthermore, with upcoming cyber breaches and vulnerabilities in the digital world during the pandemic, Infoshare Systems launched the Cyber Threat Post (CTP) to spread awareness about the upcoming threats and attacks along with recommendations to patch them. It also helped a few of its clients in securely setting up their own enterprise solutions for the COVID-19 situation, knowing the critical importance of security in terms of data privacy. We also delivered multiple Information Security Awareness sessions to our clients and their employees and helped them being secure during the pandemic where attackers are targeting the digital world. Under my auspices, both—Varutra and Infoshare, have received numerous awards and recognitions and have emerged as successful organizations.
How have you managed to turn ideas into reality?
Speaking about turning dreams into reality, I am passionate about working smartly with innovative ideas and bringing them into reality. Under my leadership in Varutra, there were several products developed like MASTS- Mobile Application Security Testing Suite, MVD-Mobile Vulnerability Database, OWASP KALP, and MSSP Dashboard. Alongside ideas, I believe business ethics, quality work, adopting research-oriented & innovative approaches, commitment, and a good team following the culture are have been the ingredients for Infoshare's success. I feel grateful for having got constant support from
all my teammates, clients, and family throughout the journey. Furthermore, I always believed in sincere working, taking responsibilities from the front, and making sure of completing them with utmost quality. Over the years, these qualities have been instrumental for the company in winning client trust.
How has COVID-19 impacted the operations and services of Infoshare Systems?
The COVID-19 pandemic brought a massive cultural shift among employees and employers across the globe. Companies that were reluctant about remote working before the pandemic have also adapted to the new normal. Infoshare Systems too was flexible about its operations during these critical times. Our first priority has been, and will always be, the safety and health of our employees and their families. So, we have all been working from home since March 2020. During the pandemic, we further added that the company introduced new processes and HR and Project Management applications to track the work progress. Moreover, with the right procedures in place and ample support, the company didn't let the pandemic affect its productivity to a large extent. Its service offerings and deliverables were planned considering the pandemic situation and delivered flawlessly. With these initiatives, I ensure to keep the employees concerned and driven without any impact on business.
WFH is the new normal for the majority of businesses. How did you deal with the WFH situation?
As work from home became the new normal, we introduced new technology and built effective & secured infrastructure for the virtual workplaces. We also arranged training and security awareness workshops to enhance skills and implemented some digital tools for project management, remote onboarding, and communication purpose. While the COVID-19 pandemic is a still learning experience to industries around the globe, Infoshare-Varutra was among those first few companies who started the WFH with effective coordination, motivation to employees, knowledge
sharing sessions to real-time status updating of the tasks and projects for highly successful client deliverables. We started motivational engagement activities to allow employees to improve and boost their confidence and spirits. It also conducted an employee engagement virtual event to keep the teams connected and lift their morale. We continue to deliver on our product roadmaps, deliverables, and services to our customers globally 24/7, deliver projects on time and continue to engage both new and existing customers.
How have you inculcated the innovation in Infoshare Systems?
I believe that being innovative is the way for success and need of today. Thus, Infoshare is determined to use the technology to the fullest to accelerate its business functions and enhance work efficiency & productive environment. The company aims to train its employees with the required skills and technologies. We are going to be on the path of becoming a stronger secure development center using vast platform capabilities on the web, mobile, cloud, along with Artificial Intelligence and ML. Staying continually motivated is vital for any leader to achieve the desired milestones. For me, alongside my passion for cybersecurity, there are several other sources of motivation such as reading books, success stories, and articles from industry leaders.
According to you, what are the facets of Successful Entrepreneurship?
Having successfully led an organization, I believe that enthusiasm, dedication, genuineness, understanding the customer needs with domain expertise, and a pleasant state of mind towards the industry as well as the competitors is the key to successful entrepreneurship. I believe that not losing hope, building a core team with setting up smaller goals is also critical to keep on progressing at the entrepreneurship ladder.
Anurag Bhatia:
Carving
Out A Niche In The Financial Industry
In the last decade, APAC has seen a commendable growth in the economy. The Indian economy has also witnessed growth due to the influx of foreign direct investments. Businesses have been expanding in the region creating a wealth of job opportunities. This has resulted in individuals having more disposal income on the hands than ever before. Thus, arises the ability of investing which will benefit them with higher returns.
Investing with a higher return is a vital factor for financial planning. The market is filled with management firms targeting high net-worth individuals and their impressive portfolios but returns in the recent past as stagnated. Many firms promise to help each individual but focus on people with high net-worth but everyone just wants to shove prestructured products down the client’s throat to earn commissions. No one is interested to provide good service, the very core of money management. Being a differentiator amongst these companies, Anurag Bhatia ( Founder and CEO ) stepped in the market with Minance. The company was introduced with an aim to change the investment industry scenario by helping investors from all lifestyles to invest in products that were earlier available only to the ultra-rich. Right from financial handholding, transparent dealing of investments through a customerfriendly dashboard, to centralization of investments and taxation Minance is giving the Indian consumer financial independence in the true sense of the term.
Tiny Conversation Becomes a Discussion and Soon a Business
Anurag was very young when he was fascinated by investment and the stock market. His parents wanted him to foster a hobby and Anurag chose a book on investments in the stock market. He was hooked. People also did joke
about the fact that he never read books from any other genre. By the age of 13 he had started investing his parents’ savings in the stock market.
A student of Science, Anurag graduated in Finance from Manipal University and pursued Postgraduate Research in Financial Mathematics at the London School of Economics. His first job was at Amazon India as a Risk Analyst. While working for Amazon, Anurag noticed that how people thought about their money and finances. While speaking to his colleagues he would suggest how to diversify their investment and his suggestions worked for them. This tiny conversation became a discussion and soon a business. Amazon was the place where the business of Minance was originated and he started building a clientele based on people who were interested in exploring the market also identifying the opportunities it has to offer. A years later, Anurag ventured into private wealth management with his start-up Minance. Today with 3,000 customers, Minance is a leading investment company.
Being Comprehensive With the Advice
An organization is built with people so, it is the leader’s responsibility to pass on the skills to others. Similarly, Anurag believes that his responsibilities do not end with pitching the products and trying to get more clients. At Minance, he makes sure that whatever knowledge he has gained is passed on to others. He also ensures that the team is actively involved in team meetings and are critical or focused on new businesses. Anurag adds, “ It is equally important for them to get the exposure that I get. We discuss ideas and strategies together and we listen to every single person’s opinion because Minance is not just my brand. When I talk to my partners about their investments it is not only their investments with Minance
but it’s their wealth as a whole. It is crucial to get that rapport with your clients to help them through their finances. ”
Treading Carefully Through the Challenges
“ There are always going to be people who will be unhappy with you but that should not stop you ,” affirms Anurag. Presently, the company is establishing its name in the market as it takes years and sometimes decades for a company to define its focus and culture. This is the challenge the company is facing hence, the team is treading carefully through the challenges. Being in the industry for five years, Minance has been successful in creating a reputation to maintain. Yet, the team is striving to achieve much more.
Part and Parcel of Investing
Risk is an inevitable factor while investing. No matter how much one tries to run away from the risks, it will catch on at some time. Anurag advises that the most important thing is to not be afraid of these risks. Following this same approach, Minance’s young team of professionals have taken incredible risks and learned from the success and failures over time. Similarly, he advises that his clients should also follow the same approach and be confident enough to face these risks. There is always a possibility of losing money but that should not stop one from investing.
be to chart that out. Anurag asserts, “ We are working tirelessly to establish a Brand Equity for Minance. We are identifying what we want to stand for five years from now .”
Apart from this, the company wants to establish a good name for itself for attracting the best employees. “ We are identifying what we want to stand for five years from now. Ultimately, the question is; what do we want to be known for? The kind of people we hire is open-minded, willing to experiment and step out of their comfort zones. We want them to find us and express an interest in furthering their careers with us ,” says Anurag.
Anurag further suggests, “M anaging risk and your overall portfolio need your time and understanding. You need years of studying to make practical decisions. And if you can’t, you can always hire us. ” He says with a wink.
Prepping For the Elite Indian Crowd
Having a roadmap ready for the years to come is important but the most important factor is to keep changing this map with time and experience. Anurag and his team are looking forward to bring the company to a level where it serves the elite Indian crowd. Anurag and his skilled team are targeting the rich customers to assist them in managing their wealth and all the steps they will employ in 2020 will
“Learn and always try to learn. You do not need to be an encyclopedia but you need to have answers to the basic questions. One rule: When you’re buying a stock, someone else is selling it. Both of you think you’re right, but only one of you is. What makes you think it’s you?”
Investment Mantra:
Anurag Bhatia
Founder &CEO
Minance
Capt Muthu Krishnan Iyyappan
An Avid Leader ReEngineering Training And Learning Using Structured Creativity
All great leaders acquired their greatness through empowering their team – because as individuals they could not have attained the peaks that they ultimately attained as leaders. Empowering the team is the ultimate leap of faith that a leader can do. And right empowerment can create magic in the team. It gives a sense of fulfillment that can hardly be matched—along with infusing energy and enthusiasm in the team. Empowerment is also the magic wand that ensures ownership and accountability within the team members. The one factor that differentiates a pioneering business tycoon from an ordinary businessman is the quality of empowerment.
One such empowering business leader is Capt Muthu Krishnan Iyyappan ( Founder and CEO of Eka Academy ) who has established himself as an extraordinary and pioneering business tycoon in the corporate training industry. He entered the industry despite people warning him not to because it was such a cluttered market, that a famous saying goes “ if you don't know what to do, then become a trainer and tell others what to do. ” He did become a trainer and indeed a good one. However, his journey was not a cakewalk, he encountered his share of challenges throughout the journey in establishing Eka Academy, a leading training solution provider today.
The
Domino Downfall of Business
Muthu described his initial days of entrepreneurship experience as wadding in unchartered waters filled with sharks and crocodiles. The industry he did step into was the classic example of “Red Ocean” with absolutely no entry barriers, no pre-defined standards, and no regulations. It
took about 8 months of patience persistence to get his first client. Meanwhile, waiting for the start as an entrepreneur, several employment opportunities were knocking his door. He credits his wife for constant support and encouragement as it took great power to resist the temptation of getting back into the comfort zone of employment.
After the commencement of the journey, it was a dream run for Eka Academy. The team grew from its first employee to a team of 65 in just 3 years. By 2015, the company expanded to Europe, thereby becoming the first Indian training company to have their official presence in Europe. Unfortunately the very next year, Eka Academy faced its first disaster. One of the clients with whom the company had great exposure to, suddenly went bankrupt causing Muthu and his team a huge loss. It took them back to the stone age with the team size reducing from 65 to 8 in just two months and there was a time when the office was shut down and the team worked from Muthu's house.
The bankruptcy of the client caused a domino effect on the business leading to a vicious cycle of no new clients and not having the resources to serve the existing clients. The business came to an all-time low, which drastically affected the financial condition too.
Muthu adds, “ We had to mortgage our house to continue paying the salaries but I am proud to say that we have never defaulted even by a single month on the salaries to our team. ”
Founder & CEO Eka Academy
My mantra for a successful business is to follow the gut instinct and never to be afraid of a potential failure.
The Best Shot Once Again
Muthu and his team did not give up despite the huge setback. It was in 2017, when the team decided to give it another shot and start all over again. Eka Academy team created its very first open house program called “Project Dronacharya” , which is a “train the trainer program”. This program became a turning point for the company as it was a runaway success. By 2018, the company started to hold stability and then the revival of the organization started. He further adds, “ This journey was possible only due to 4 P's that I steadfastly adhered to—Passion, Persistence, Perseverance, and Patience. ”
Today, Eka Academy is a full-service training solutions provider for corporate and business skills. It specializes in endto-end competency-based skill development interventions delivered specifically to the mid-management across a wide spectrum of industries, domains, and functional areas. With over 400 qualified and certified trainers spread across 80 locations in the country, the team is capable of delivering scalable interventions with a very short turnaround time. While ensuring standardization in methodology, it also consciously ensures localization in delivery so that the intervention gets the maximum impact.
Experiences Influencing Leadership Skills
Often the experiences we have throughout the journey help us to become the person we are today. Throughout his journey, Muthu too had the privilege to work with great leaders, both in the corporate as well as while serving in the military. But the one specific leader who highly impacted his life is Maj.Gen (retd). Dalvir Singh, AVSM, Vr.C, VSM. While serving in the military he reported to the then Brig. Dalvir who was the sub area commander
for Srinagar. Maj Gen Dalvir was a para commando belonging to the elite 10 Parachute Regiment (Special Forces). Even though he was a highly decorated officer, he was most down to earth when he was with his officers he commanded. The fact that Maj Gen. Dalvir was easily approachable whenever in need and that he was a good listener influenced Muthu greatly.
Maj. Gen. Singh's just didn't influence him as a person but also shaped Muthu into the leader he is today. Muthu even shares a notable incident that impacted his journey, he says, “ While I was in charge of the security of a sensitive installation in Srinagar, the Corps commander, who was a senior Lieutenant General, found a lapse which I was responsible for. But when the Corps Commander started questioning me the then Brig. Dalvir stepped up and took the whole accountability for the lapse. He told the Corps commander “Sir, this officer reports to me and if you want to hold someone accountable, then hold me accountable and not him”. His words still echo in my ears and taught me a lesson on accountability and responsibility which I never forget even now. ”
Leading By Personal Example
Being under command of a great mentor, Muthu learned that the best way to motivate is to stand and stay by the men whom one commands, and that is what he continued within the corporate life too. If he does come across any team member who has failed to close the deal, Muthu himself goes along with the member to personally close the deal. He further asserts, “ I have long learned that the traditional approach of “carrot and stick” sometimes fail. But the fail-proof way of motivating is standing by the team member who is struggling. ”
CHRISTOPHER CARTER
Crafting A Benchmark In The SAP Industry
The current IT landscape is evolving more rapidly than ever. In the wake of the pandemic, organizations in every industry and region are recognizing the need for a digital core to meet the current business needs. Despite the world being highly impacted by the pandemic, Christopher Carter ( Founder & CEO at Approyo ) believes that businesses still must continue to course without any halt. The preparation and planning in the background should continue to go on regardless of the situation. “ The systems and applications we provide are essential to any business, therefore Approyo has continued to have a steady business throughout Covid-19 ,” affirms Christopher.
Presently, many businesses have witnessed a shift and due to this more and more executives are reaching out to learn about their options when it comes to ERP systems. Approyo has been active in offering assistance to the companies by providing a 6 month grace period on the cost to help every new customer with the cash flow. “ We feel their pain and
want to help them, ” adds Christopher. Christopher has been a tech enthusiast from a very young age, and this is what has transpired into his career. Soon after his graduation, he started working on SAP. Being a veteran in the industry, he has experience working for and owning multiple companies in the SAP industry. Back then, the creation of SAP HANA was rumored to be a successful tool that attracted Christopher back to the industry. Thus, shortly after retirement, he leveraged this experience to establish Approyo.
“ There was a lack of Solutions Providers, and I saw this as a huge opportunity to help businesses succeed, which has always been a part of my dream, ” said Christopher.
Delivering Uninterrupted Services
Approyo is a Global Managed Solutions Provider, working in the SAP industry space. It provides SAP solutions as a service globally to all companies in all industries. The company specializes in providing
services such as Full SAP management and support to companies running or wanting to run SAP in the cloud, in a data center, or on a small scale. It also caters to companies running SAP by providing implementations, migrations, and upgrades to SAP applications such as SAP HANA, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Leonardo, etc.
Christopher adds, “ Our global team of SAP experts provide 24/7 SAP Basis support to our customers and partners with any problems or requests they face .”
Due to the crisis, the business operations have been altered. However, Approyo is amongst the essential business and thus is continually moving forward. There have been changes in the way the teams operate but the services are functional 24/7. As regards to the preventive measures against the virus, Christopher has given the employees the option to work from home or working from the office in the headquarters of Brookfield.
Even in the office premises, cleaning crews are coming to disinfect everything in order to ensure the safety of the employees. Also, social distancing is being equally practiced and as a measure, the meetings have been switched to a virtual meeting rather than in-person with the staff, customers, or partners. The team of Approyo is determined to work and provide the services efficiently and effectively around the globe.
good that I can be an umbrella and hold back the rain while they grow to success .”
Christopher allows the employees to run their area without any interruption and reviews the progress every week. He highlights the fact that each employee is equally passionate and shares the same drive as him that makes them work a little hard towards success. Also, the culture inside the office is very casual to ensure that the hard-working
problem, viz. the customers' SAP landscapes will spend less time dealing with problem-solving, and instead, experience future success. “ With all the craziness that is going on in the world today, our main goal, simply put, is to help other businesses continue to grow, improve, and survive this pandemic ,” asserts Christopher.
The halt of industries might have dispirited few of the aspirants but Christopher advises them not to be
Incredible Team of Professionals
Being the founder of Approyo, Christopher has to oversee the entire company. With time his responsibilities have inclined more towards the sales side. He leads the executive team and is actively in contact with customers and partners. Christopher emphasizes on hiring the best professionals in the industry. These skilled professionals make up the team of Approyo.
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Christopher Carter, Founder & CEO, Approyo
individuals have fun whilst working and at the same time keep the customers satisfied.
Utilizing the Technological Advancements
Christopher proudly asserts, “ My executive team is incredible, it is so
The COVID-19 crisis has created room for several opportunities for entrepreneurs. This has caused a rapid digital transformation throughout the industries. Approyo too has added Artificial Intelligence capabilities to its services portfolio. This tool will allow the team to find issues before they can even become a
disheartened and push forward. It is important to be updated with technological advancements and be innovative to persist in the ERP industry. He suggests that employing the latest tools and technologies can put one ahead of the competition. “ No matter what industry you are in, technology is your friend, and will help you improve in the future, so use it to your advantage ,” concludes Christopher.
Often entrepreneurs believe that becoming a leader is the final terminus in their entrepreneurial journey. However, leadership is a journey, and not the destination. “ We make pathway decisions about the people we lead, our organizations and ourselves. Every time we make these decisions, it sets us on a new pathway. Our leadership and career journey only has stopovers ,” says & Dr. Nagma Abbasi (Founder CEO NextGen) at, a genius scientist, and a remarkable entrepreneur.
Dr. Nagma has been striving for excellence since her childhood and is committed to delivering exceptionally in her endeavours. She had no prior experience in entrepreneurship or was seldom exposed to entrepreneurs, making her the first-Gen entrepreneur of her family. The journey was difficult but she was highly supported by her family which motivated her to work hard towards her goal. Her entrepreneurial journey began with the establishment of NextGen Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd . in 2014. The company was established to cater to the untapped opportunities of the
DR. NAGMA ABBASI
Founder & CEO | NextGen Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
An Eminent Scientist Catering the Untapped Opportunities
industry and become the frontrunner in providing biological research products and services.
The Initial Journey
Being a scientist herself, Dr. Nagma was aware of the pain points of scientist in the Biotechnology, Life Sciences and healthcare industry. Having this experience was beneficial for curating the services of NextGen Life and turning it into a successful establishment. However, like any other startup initially, the company too had to face a few challenges like capital investments, assembling a quality team, building a customer base, and good relationship. “ Today, with such hard work and determination of me and my team we deliver the best of services and solutions which are smart and futuristic, and NextGen Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. has become the most preferred brand for clients ,” proudly asserts Dr. Nagma.
The key achievement for NextGen has been the consistent growth for the last six years in terms of revenue and profitability. The company has been
successful in attaining customer trust in a short period by providing excellent services in the industry.
Augmenting Portfolio of Products and Services
The company was established with an aim to bridge the gap between the needs and pains of researchers of the Life Science/ Biotech Industry and assist the scientists to gain insight on the recent innovations and technologies, assuring a sound knowledge of the subject matter. Henceforth, with its augmented spectrum of products and solutions, it is empowering the mounting realm of complex analytical challenges. NextGen addresses a wide range of requirements such as the sample, material characterization, and chemical analysis to clinical diagnoses and biological-based therapeutics handling. The company offers products for Cell Analysis, Cell Culture & Transfection, Cloning, DNA & RNA Purification, Gene Expression Analysis & Genotyping, PCR, Protein Expression & Analysis, Real-Time PCR, Sequencing, and Synthetic Biology. In
addition to these products, its portfolio also comprises of Cancer Research, Stem cell research, Drug Discovery and development, Plant Sciences, Epigenetics and Services for Sequencing, Next Generation Sequencing, and Bioinformatics.
Currently, NextGen is enthusiastic about the futuristic innovations in Biotechnology like Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) in clinical laboratories, NGS Data analysis, and interpretation of unknown genetic variants. With its presence in North India, it is planning to expand its network in West and South India as well. It is looking forward to the new technology and its applicationCRISPR. CRISPR technology is a simple yet powerful tool for editing genomes. NextGen Life Sciences is keen on transforming the modus operandi of research and future need for scientific discoveries and innovations. “ Our company's mission is to discover, delineate, and deliver high-quality products and excellent services that enable millions of lives to live a healthy and better life, ” said Dr. Nagma.
Meeting the Demands of COVID-19
NextGen was spontaneous in delivering the needs of the healthcare and biotech industry in the time of COVID-19 as well. The sudden lockdown was surprising for many people and businesses equally as no one were prepared for this halt. Despite the urgency, Dr. Nagma was proficient in managing the team. The NextGen team initially required guidance from Dr. Nagma but soon was swift to adapt to the changes and operate remotely. Being well-versed with the relevant technology helped the team in remote working. Due to COVID19 cases surging across the country, the clients started demanding products for
COVID-19 Testing Kits and instruments. As per ICMR guidelines, the gold standard test Real-Time PCR testing has been recommended for all clients. The NextGen team educated people about the Real-Time PCR testing kits options available in the Indian Market and provided the best solutions to customers. The team worked meticulously with its associates and partners to create the best quality products available on highly competitive pricing to customers as a total End to End solution and contributed in the fight against the novel coronavirus. Dr. Nagma proudly asserts, “ We feel proud to serve the nation in such a difficult
has proved to be a new learning experience for all business leaders. The pandemic has prepared the leaders for new challenges and helped to adjust to the new working environment. “ I learned more about Time management, working with limited resources, working with extended hours, cash flow management, challenges, motivation, and customer relationship during this difficult time, ” said Dr. Nagma.
Responsible CEO and Home-maker
Apart from the several challenges an entrepreneur encounters, the work-life balance remains the classic one. However, Dr. Nagma managed to attain
“Awomanhastoplayanumber ofrolesandIfeeleverywoman shouldknowthisartof multitaskingwell.”
time and serve for this noble cause of saving lives.”
Uniquely Qualified for Leadership
Leadership was vastly challenged in the tough times of COVID-19. Dr. Nagma believes that being patient and managing things with limited resources is crucial to make women uniquely qualified to lead at large during this pandemic. Remote working and managing personal life at the same time is not an easy task. However, Dr. Nagma believes that women have managed to keep themselves and the team motivated and positive during this pandemic due to their multitasking skills.
Regardless of gender, this pandemic
the perfect balance between the two. She belonged to a family background with working women and had grown watching them manage between work and home. This taught her to manage between the two.
Dr. Nagma is a family oriented person and at the same time is well aware of her professional life responsibilities. She asserts that the trick is in managing the time and priorities. She adds, “ If I'm at work then I'm 100 percent at work and I just behave like a responsible CEO and when I'm at home with my family I behave like a Homemaker .” Decision making is an important aspect of life and Dr. Nagma believes that if one is good at decision making, she can manage personal and professional life well.
Dr.Sheeba Karthick
An Inborn Leader with Love for Humanity & Ecosystem
Earlier, start-ups were not easily accepted in the industry. But today, the tables have turned around, most business start-ups begin from a blueprint, marketing strategies and budgeting to establish themselves in the industry. Dr. Sheeba Karthick, Founder and CEO of Liara had some different plans, the company started overnight with a small spark of thought that came up in her mind. Back in 2016, when Sheeba lived in Dubai, she faced an unfortunate event, when she noticed the faltering vision in her left eye and her ophthalmologists was unable to find the exact root cause of it. With their advice, she travelled to India for further diagnosis and treatment.
Indian ophthalmologist identified that the harmful synthetic chemical substance and residues in the eye makeup product used by Sheeba have caused the real damage to her eyesight. After a long span of two years, she was completely cured after prolonged surgical procedures and medical treatment. As a pre-qualified cosmetologist, beauty therapist, color therapist, herbalist, aromatherapist and natural skin science specialist, she decided to invent the safest alternatives for such synthetic chemical cosmetics and personal care products.
A Ray of Hope in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
After extensive researches and studies along with a team of qualified medical professionals and researchers, Sheeba was able to invent 100% natural, organically pure, authentic ayurvedic, aromatherapeutic, vegan & unisex cosmeceuticals and nutraceuticals that got branded as “Liara” in March 2018. The brand named LIARA signifies
a ray of light from the outer space. Since its inception, the company has been a ray of hope to eradicate the carcinogenic effects and other harmful side effects of synthetic chemical cosmetics and personal care products.
The initial days for the company were extremely tough as there was a strong objection, opposition and criticism from women in India, as they were made to believe that expensive Branded cosmetics are always safe, irrespective of what they are made of. To further understand the situation, Sheeba made herself a member of many groups on social media and she was shocked to know that most women are charmed by the makeup & skincare tutorials uploaded by celebrities who do not possess any relevant qualifications or experience in the field of cosmetology and dermatology.
Most of the synthetic cosmetics that pose harmful health hazards were made popular only through celebrity videos and some beauty care professionals who have huge followers on social media.
Trusted in Knowledge And Potential
Lack of science education among many such women (especially in the field of beauty care, makeup and grooming) is the key reason for some cosmetic giants to dump their products in the Indian market without being questioned about their safety levels. There is no force more powerful than a woman who is determined to rise by
Founder & CEO
Liara
I follow my own instinct and my own strategies in all situations as there can't be a better person than “me” who can understand my potential and opportunities in hand. ’
herself. Ultimately, she won by making the consumers in India realize the importance of Organic & Ayurvedic cosmeceuticals through the performance, purity and safety levels of her inventions and thus made them switch completely to these alternatives in 2019, after a yearlong stint. With the continuous support and encouragement of her family, who fully trusted in her knowledge and potential, she was able to make LIARA, the first and foremost Indian Brand that pioneered in offering 100% natural, authentic ayurvedic, unisex, vegan, aromatherapeutic & cruelty-free cosmeceuticals and nutraceuticals for holistic health care at affordable prices.
Breaking The Stereotypes
Today, LIARA is the one and only brand that offers both external and internal solutions with strong therapeutic values, to help treat skin and hair concerns of all genders and age groups. It is rated as Asia's best and fastest-growing Ayurvedic personal care brand, with a global distribution network in major countries like the USA, UK, UAE, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and France. Liara began with core values of innovation (and not imitation), purity, authenticity, honesty and affordability which makes the company stand out from other companies. It's mission is to replace all harmful personal care and wellness solutions in the world with the safest alternatives from its products, makes it one of the loved products in the market.
The company offers 150 unique products for skin, hair & body care through the online stores, pharmacies, medical professional networks and showrooms. The company also provides free cosmetology training and ayurvedic aesthetics training to transgender refugees to elevate their personal living standards and help them earn a decent living by breaking the stereotypes.
Creating A Joyful Working Atmosphere
The attributes to Sheeba's success are her inborn leadership skill, educational qualifications, life experiences, and her perseverance.
She further explains, “To make any business successful one needs to be highly dedicated, fully concentrated, focused and self-motivated to accomplish their vision. I never took a step back from my mission in any tough situation. I dedicate my entire time and efforts towards making my business successful and to keep up my promises to the consumers by maintaining our values and standards throughout. My success mantra is “ Try,Try and Try again until you succeed, and stop not once you become successful! ”
Sheeba leads her all team members considering as one family with a common goal and hence they progress by helping each other achieve their tasks and the common mission smoothly. She never differentiated the struggles of other team members from her's. Being an expert Psychologist, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapist and professional HAPPINESS COACH, she ensures that she always creates a joyful working atmosphere for the team and employees at all levels, right from the janitor to the top executives.
She says, “I have trained our entire team in such a way that everyone remains a multi-tasker and are capable of helping anyone in their tough time or absence, and also motivates each other without ego.”
Girish Nair:
Creating A New Era Of Enriched Hr Services Through Outsourcing
The HR industry has experienced dramatic changes in its roles and responsibilities in shaping the organizations in the last couple of years. The role of a HR professional has evolved from administrative, mundane work to more strategic and business-driven processes. In such a scenario, HR Outsourcing has gained popularity as it handles the HR issues in a company in an effective manner and helps organizations focus on their core business.
With over two decades of HR experience, Founder and CEO , Girish Nair is one of the leading forces behind PACE Global HR Consulting Services. He believes that HR outsourcing has the potential to streamline significant HR activities such as compliance, payroll and employee administration. Over the years, this industry has undergone a dramatic shift leading to newer dimensions in the field. He has observed that hiring is now based on talent and skills. Companies started outsourcing their HR operations and its delivery through HR Shared services. HR analytics is also being adapted by many organizations. There has also been a surge of gigs economy.
Girish’s Entrepreneurial Journey
As a multi-faceted leader with vast experience, Girish has been directly involved in the creation and implementation of various HR strategies and policies for organizations, both globally and pan-India. He started his career by serving the Indian Army as a short service commissioned Officer. After leaving the army in 1995, he moved through numerous key roles such as General Manager-Human Resources (Satyam Computers now Tech Mahindra), Sr. Vice President Global Human Resources (Aztec soft now Mind tree Consulting), and Corporate Vice President & Head HR (Aircel).
This versatile leader believes that his leadership acumen, combined with his credentials and certifications, encapsulates virtually every business imperative of the
organization-people-process-technology nexus associated with running and managing a global business delivery outfit. As a result, he has been building, shaping, and providing innovative HR strategies to multiple organizations.
Girish has an MBA with specialization in HR and is also a graduate in Law. He has a variety of HR certifications and has also earned an Executive Education Program accreditation from the Harvard Business School. He is also a guest lecturer in various Management schools and has been on the panel of various HR forums.
A Global Business with Global Talent
Specializing in People (P), Acquisition (A), Culture Building (C) and Talent Engagement (E), PACE is an innovative HR consulting firm providing end-to-end HR solutions. The company’s mission is to partner with its customers to facilitate them to be a ‘Preferred Employer of choice’. To achieve this, PACE provides customized solutions for every client covering the entire HR lifecycle. These streamlined processes are integrated with talent acquisition strategy, global recruiting resources, competency-based methodologies, and a flexible service delivery model thereby enabling clients to identify, attract, and retain talents. It also helps companies optimize each employee’s ability to promote business growth and in the process align the HR strategy with the organizational strategy. More importantly, PACE assists companies in effectively managing the ever-evolving complexities in the HR domain thereby utilizing their own resources in the best possible way. To further enhance their clients’ business growth, PACE has partnered with prominent corporations across various industry verticals.
Unique Approach for Delivering Innovative HR Services
PACE’s primary business revolves around HR on an outsourced model. Hence, it offers complete and comprehensive HR services to the client. These services include , , HR outsourcingHR consultingPeople AcquisitionLearning & CultureE-HRMISLegal , , , consultingLMS & Online Assessment , Outbound Training, , and CHRO Services. As a growth partner, PACE helps organizations drive innovation by implementing the unique model called ACE (Accelerate, Capable and Enduring). This model helps in sustaining performance & productivity in the organizations. Based on experiential learning and global benchmarks Girish and his team have defined a creative and unique growth model. They map their client
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organizations into this model to assess their current maturity levels in each and every HR process.
Talented Team, Constructive Culture
The PACE team plays a vital role in the organizations growth and success in the industry. Girish has created a culture where every member is responsible for their assigned tasks and accountable for their deliverables. The work environment of PACE is conducive to learning, transparent and team-oriented. All the employees hail from different domains and industry verticals which allow them to bring in innovative HR approaches and tackle every issue. As a result of this they can understand the clients’ requirements and ideas better. “ Our code of business ethics believes in working together in close collaboration with our customers, business partners and associate communities. We believe in a relationship based on integrity, fairness and a mutual win-win, ” says founder Girish.
PACE prides itself on maintaining a talented and highly competent workforce. For the year 2020, the company aims at becoming one of the most preferred HR Outsourcing Partners.
The Changing Role of HR Leaders
Every leader faces a mountain of challenges while establishing and running their business. Like any other role, the HR leader’s role and its nuances keep changing in line with business dynamics but the ultimate aim of the HR leader is to create an effective functional workforce and a healthy organization. Being an endeavoring strategic HR professional, Girish believes the role of HR in developing and driving strategic growth is as important as technology or business leadership. In the current scenario with increased competition, better awareness among individuals, higher expectations and advanced technology the role of the HR leader has become quite challenging.
A Self-Committed Entrepreneur Remarkably Tackling The Challenges Of Crisis MOHAMED SAIEED
The unprecedented impact of the pandemic has caused many hazards in the business scenario. Every business platform witnessed a rapid digital transformation. Times like this demand competent leadership to help get through the tough phase. One such leader is Mohamed Saieed , CEO of Potensia Systems . He is not only remarkably tackling the challenges of the pandemic, but also delivering its clients with excellent IT solutions. Mohamed is a self-committed person who had a keen interest in technology from a very young age. With years passing, his passion grew as he started reading and self-learning, and he decided to pursue his passion. He completed his education in Computer Science at Swansea University, and later to add to the skillset he pursued an MBA.
Moreover, to keep up with the market trends and predict them, Mohamed pursued a diploma in Marketing from the American University in Cairo and a diploma in
Artificial Intelligence from Oxford. He has a distinct perspective for the entrepreneurial life and says, “ When you're your own boss, it's very different from working for someone else—as you'll be working towards your dream and passion. You'll be learning something new every day, and it's not only on the business side but also on the personal side. ” He is the co-founder of several companies and Potensia Systems is one of the dearests to his heart.
Unique Bouquet of Solutions
Based in UAE, Potensia Systems is a system integrator that designs and deploys industry-specific technology and streamline business operations through the portfolios of solutions, managed services and consultancy.
Potensia Systems is able to implement solutions globally and offers bespoke high-end technology solutions for companies around the world. Its integrated solutions for businesses combine the latest products with its team's expertise
and know-how to deliver excellent outcomes for the clients. These bouquets of solutions include Smart Cities and Data Centers for Government, Smart Solutions, and Cyber Security along with ELV systems. Potensia Systems helps businesses to respond quickly to their technology requirements and build the necessary IT infrastructure designed to protect people, property, and information. This helps to support the long-term growth of the business.
Mohamed understands that the companies will see a significant slowdown in growth during this financial year as they grapple with the upheaval wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the challenges posed by the pandemic, he shared “ We tried to think out-of-the-box to provide unique solutions to our clients. ” Mohamed and his team are introducing initiatives like the sanitizing gates, thermal cameras, smart helmets, virtual meeting rooms, and e-signature solutions.
Combating With the Pandemic
Mohamed states that the team is Potensia Systems' greatest asset. He says, “ We are all one team one family and that's our key to success—together we will make it happen .” It is a challenging time to serve clients. Despite the changes in the business scenario the team is striving to provide the best within a healthy way. Keeping in line with the current business scenario
this is the safest course of action during the pandemic, it does inhibit collaborative efforts and opportunities for hands-on training ,” says Mohamed. He anticipates that soon enough the drawbacks of remote working will become clearer for enterprises and they will look for ways to smooth disruptions for employees. Due to this, technologies like VR will gain popularity. Companies will be seen adopting technologies like video
Potensia Systems has updated the workflow systems and the team has adapted to this changing environment very quickly. The team is motivated to be usable and accessible to the clients without any interruption. For this, the team has shaped a robust action plan and has implemented specific precautions for the IT Operations and Development teams to ensure continuity.
Welfare of Employees Is Priority
Mohamed shares that working remotely is the safest course of action during the pandemic. “ While
Adopting the New Normal of Industry
Mohamed is optimistic that the crisis will not bring Potensia Systems services to a halt. He and his team are prepared to deliver the best outcomes and walk successfully out of these times of uncertainty. Amid crisis, the team of Potensia Systems has changed the logistics, transportation, supply chain, purchasing, and workflow. He
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conferencing for smooth workflow amongst the employees.
A business cannot survive without people and taking care of their welfare is the responsibility of the leader. Mohamed apprehends that COVID has fared to have adverse mental and financial affects and currently it is important to pay attention to the employees and his clients.
Thus, he has ensured the highest safety and health standards.
further shares, “ Technology has helped us to serve our clients either on maintaining their business running and providing solutions that could help in identifying unnormal human temperature and sanitizing solutions .”
It is assumed that the pandemic will leave the world with many startling challenges and life after COVID-19 will not be the same as before.
Mohamed anticipates that the normal new world strategy will be implemented, and advices to change the mindsets and adapt to the new changes.
Pooja Bajaj Chadha:
A
Passionate Leader With A Drive To Build Happy And Engaged Work Culture
Employee engagement is one of the significant factors that influence the productivity of the employees. Having good employee engagement not only ensures the organization’s growth and success but also gives employees a sense of belonging and a sense of purpose. The key driver behind this engagement is the human resources (HR) department of organizations. HR professionals have to find ways to improve employee engagement in the workplace. Also, they have to keep in mind that the method needs to be personalized according to the unique needs of each individual employee. This is a tedious task for these HR professionals to find such programs or activities that is suitable for all.
This is where Pooja Bajaj Chadha, the Founder and CEO of ExtraMile, steps in to help HR and business heads of corporates to create a sustainable and engaging work culture for their workforces. Since the inception of ExtraMile, Pooja has helped over 75+ clients by providing solutions that focus on keeping employees engaged and happy at the workplace. It takes a compassionate, openminded individual to succeed in this role and she encompasses the heart and soul necessary for success.
The Notion behind ExtraMile
Pooja believes that every experience, both negative and positive, has given her the opportunity to see the world differently and helped her to be a better manager. For her, the journey to establish ExtraMile was not a walk in the park. This entrepreneurial journey was started on a tropical island in a moment of epiphany. Once quiting her corporate job she never looked back and paved her way in the HR industry. Recalling her memories, Pooja says, “ It was the
disengagement at work that led me to take this step and when I found a similar disconnect amongst my peers, I made it my mission to bring a change in the way employers engage with employees. ” This was the moment where the notion to establish ExtraMile came to her. Since then, the passionate leader with her team has been working to achieve its mission which is to build engaging experiences that foster a happy and healthy work culture.
Focusing On Building an Engaging Work Culture
With a wide range of unique ideas and concepts for employee engagement, ExtraMile is helping organizations improve talent retention, performance, and profitability. The company’s tagline “ Building happy workplaces ” pushes all employees to create a productive and happy environment where people from different backgrounds, cultures and age groups come together to work towards a single objective. The competent leader with her team has complied with over 250 customizable programs that are conducted on-site and on mobile. Because of their innovative and offbeat programs and engagement events, they are often dubbed as the “Mary Poppins” of Engagement. Pooja proudly asserts, “ Being a one-stop-shop for HR professionals to build an engaging work culture from pre-hire to retire is what sets us apart. ” Being a prominent leader in the HR industry, Pooja knows that her responsibility has increased that is to innovate to be future-ready and be agile to match the pace with ever-evolving HR landscape.
Passionate for Employees’ Happiness
Team building’s most significant benefit is that it creates more workplace relationships and guarantees the engagement of workers which is necessary for business success and growth. Therefore, the environment at ExtraMile fosters a culture to learn every day. Pooja ensures that all employees are motivated, inspired, learning and growing every day. She focuses on the employees’ wellness and growth because keeping employees happy means they will also keep customers content. The passionate leader always tries to organize offbeat, fun, quirky activities for the team to identify gaps, overcome challenges, seek opportunities and collaborate to celebrate wins and appreciate each other’s work. Pooja further shares, “ A typical month at work is filled with Monday morning huddle meets, mid-week engagements, Thursday rewards, Friday peer-to-peer appreciations, occasional pizza parties and of course, chai and coffee breaks! ”
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Facing Challenges Head-on
The role of HR leaders increases as they have to guide their organizations through the storms of continuous change. They also need to stay top of their game, constantly adding value and building the long-term capabilities of their workforces. Pooja has perceived that while the demand for building employee experiences has grown, the budgets have seen a fall. To tackle this, ExtraMile offers economical engagements in a DIY format and digitally. Furthermore, the CEO with her team is planning to focus on growing their tech vertical in 2020.
HR Industry Scenario
Over the years, new approaches/methods are adopted by organizations to create a healthy work culture. Pooja has observed that some of these changes which are the shift from closed conference room trainings to outbound experiential programs, one-time Diwali parties to monthly wellness and learning engagements, ad-hoc events to annual strategic engagement calendars. The biggest change, however, was the shift in adoptions of a digital engagement strategy to communicate with workers across the country collectively and systematically as opposed to a fragmented approach. To cope up with this, ExtraMile offers customized solutions and packages tailored to organizations’ objectives.
Roadmap for the Year 2020
Pooja has devised a strategically plan for ExtraMile’s growth and success. She believes that the year 2020 is going to be the year of innovation and growth of ExtraMile’s digital business to reach a target of 100+ clients in the new financial year. Moreover, there is an upsurge in the demand for engagements on mobile due to its ubiquitous nature and affordability. And, the dynamic leader is going to turn this demand into an opportunity to deliver world-class solutions.
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Rohit Thakral:
A Skilled IT Professional With Exceptional Enthusiasm And Excellent Expertise
One encounters numerous challenges throughout the journey but the way one tackles them is what can set you apart from the ordinary. One such extraordinary business tycoon is Rohit Thakral , Founder and CEO at Target Integration . He is an experienced entrepreneur and Business Automation Consultant who has working experience ranging from Manufacturing to Finance and from Retail to distribution. Rohit has been a part of Target Integration for 11 years and has been successful in converting the company into a mid-size CRM/ERP consultancy organisation spread in 4 countries. He is on the steering committee of the Ireland India Business Association (IIBA), Ambassador of Dublin Chamber of Commerce, Chairperson of SFA Skillnet, a member of BNI.
Going beyond the limitations and circumstances
Role models play an important role in shaping an individual as a leader. The same states true for Rohit. Drawing inspiration from Richard Branson’s quote, “ A business has to be involved, it has to be fun, and it has to exercise your creative instincts ,” Rohit has been continuously working towards success. Failures are inevitable in the journey. Richard is not just a successful entrepreneur, but he has been involved in several failed business ventures. But Branson never gave up on any business he started. He tried, tested, relaunched sometime, stood up and was consistent with his business ideas. This trait has influenced Rohit the most.
Richard’s unusually optimistic view on failure, powerful thoughts and actions towards the goal has shaped Rohit into the leader that he is today. Quoting one of the lines from Richard’s book, Rohit articulates, “ I suppose the secret to bouncing back is not only to be unafraid of failures but to
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use them as motivational and learning tools. There’s nothing wrong with making mistakes as long as you don’t make the same ones over and over again. ”
Improvising Business productivity
Rohit established the platform Target Integration as the onestop solution for improving the business productivity. The mission of the company is to empower curious business owners and managers looking to grow their business by providing them with business insights that they can leverage to make better, clearer and more concise business decisions. In accordance to fueling the productivity of client companies, Target integration offers a vast range of services and solutions such as,
Ÿ Business Process Automation.
Ÿ Web Application Development.
Ÿ Cloud Services.
Ÿ Custom Software/Application Development/ Consultation.
Ÿ Ecommerce solutions & Consultations.
Ÿ Business Application Consultations
Unbiased advice and Informed decisions
Rohit believes that the reason for the success of Target Integration is due to the unbiased advice and informed decisions. Each client business is treated as its own which makes the company more than an advisor. The team of
Smart Work
fine-tunes your hard work, so one should be able to manage the smart work into the working strategy and style to think more concisely. ’
Target Integration closely inspect the challenges, align the incentives with its objectives, and collaborate to unlock the full potential of their business. This process is the biggest attribute to the company’s success.
Target Integration bridges the gap between Informed consultation, Right Implementation, and Timely support by acting as the mediator entity. The mantra of the company is- “ choosing the right business management software should be an easy task .” This mantra is supported by the five core values of the company, viz,
Ÿ Quality & Value : An exceptional service from start to finish, with no compromise on quality and value.
Ÿ Independent & Unbiased : Independent consultants working with multiple products and technologies.
Ÿ Privacy & Safety : Information security & data protection is our priority.
Ÿ Providing Alternatives : The company assists the clients with the facts and figures on at least two alternatives to decide.
Ÿ Partner, Not Vendor : Customer success is the company’s success.
Culture promoting Open Communication
The team plays a crucial role in the success of the business. Rohit ensures that the teammates are always connected. He has also created a blog as an initiative for open communication with the team. Through the blog, anyone can share their problems or concerns with him. He further explains, “ As a leader, I keep communication open, friendly, and always encourage my teammates to come and talk to me. And they do it, which I am glad about .”
Target Integration also is a high promoter of educating and training. The company
has a culture of educating and providing various certification courses and training programs to the team members if anyone asks for it. As Rohit practices open communication with each employee any team member can ask for certain programs and he purchases the same for them. As a motivator for the team, Rohit also focuses on timely appreciation. “ I have a good rapport of being a consistent and dependable person with my team as we put a good amount of our muchneeded energy in providing TI services with the utmost diligence ,” says Rohit.
Insights on being an Extraordinary Businessman
Rohit believes that being extraordinary comes at a cost. He further shares the three qualities that helped him go a long way with the clients,
Ÿ Deep dives into Business Insights
He always takes the initiative & makeshis client capable of making their decisions- at all stages of their ‘Digital Transformation’. He pays close attention to the details described by the client and grabs all the relative aspects essential to tackle the problems. This helps to then take a thorough understanding of his client’s complex business.
Ÿ Accuracy & Alertness
He is double sure about what his client needs are. Correctness regarding the orders and their execution is necessary. He does a quantitative analysis of problems & solutions.
Ÿ Time Sense and Foresight
He is well aware of the current market scenario and trends to assist clients with the best solution. One has to be foresighted to predict the solutions. Being a visionary he tries to create a dedicated plan to proceed intelligently and meet business wants.
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