Pursuing Purpose Through Leadership ditor's
P e r s p e c t i v e
Theroleofaleadertodayextendsfarbeyondachievingtargets
ormanagingteams.Trueleadershipliesinpurpose-driven action,builtonafoundationofclearvaluesandlong-term commitment.Ittakesconsistenteffort,self-awareness,andclarityof thoughttoinfluencepeopleandinstitutionsmeaningfully.Leaderswho operatewiththismindsetarenotonlyeffective,buttheyalsoleave behindalastingimpact.
Whatsetssuchindividualsapartisnottheirstatusorauthority,buttheir abilitytoinspireprogressthroughthoughtfuldecisions.Theyobserve, adapt,andrespondwithclarity,evenwhensituationsareuncertainor demanding.Theirsuccessisbuiltnotonlyonideasbutalsoon responsibility,accountability,andtheabilitytoengagewithpeople acrossdifferentperspectives.Theybringdirectiontotheirorganizations whileencouragingthosearoundthemtogrowandtakeownershipof change.
Inthisedition, World's Most Visionary Leaders Making a Difference in 2025,wespotlightprofessionalswhohavestayedtruetotheir purposewhilecontributinginmeaningfulwaystotheirfields.These individualshavemovedbeyondconventionalleadershipmodelsand insteadrootedtheirjourneysinlearning,clarity,andlong-termgrowth. Theycontinuetoraisethestandardforwhatitmeanstoleadwith authenticityanddirection.
Thefeaturedcoverleaderhasbuiltalegacythatreachesfarbeyond personalrecognition.Hisworkisgroundedinlearning,contribution, andsincereleadership.Hisachievementsreflectablendofinnovation andcompassion,withsystemsimprovedandlivestouchedbyhis approach.Heoffersavaluableexampleofhowpurpose,whenpaired withaction,cancreatelastingchange.
Alsofeaturedareprofessionalswhoreflectsimilarvalues.Onebrings insightintohealthcareadvancementandstrategicgrowth,withafocus onmeaningfuloutcomesoverrecognition.Anotherhasprovenhis capabilitiesthroughoperationalexcellence,sharpthinking,anda consistenttrackrecordofdevelopingpracticalsolutionsacross sectors.Eachprofileinthiseditionisawindowintoleadershipshaped byprincipleandprogress.
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Empowering the Future Through Vision, Integrity, and Innovation
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World's Most VISIONARY LEADERS
Making a Difference in 2025
Featuring
AlaaAbd-Elsayed
Brief Designation
MedicalDirector, UWHealthPainServices
DerrickChevalier
Dr.BhuvanNagpal
ProtaisMuhirwa
VikramVerma
Founder& CNSUF™Developer, Harrison-Chevalier
Directorand SeniorConsultant, TohanaManglam Diagnostics
FoundationDirector, ARMIA
MerchandiseManager, GravsIndia OverseasPvt.Ltd.
Dr.AlaaAbd-Elsayed'sresearchendeavorsaimtoimprove patientoutcomesbydevelopinginnovativetherapiesthat addresschronicpainconditionsmoreeffectively
Derrickisakeynotespeaker,best-sellingauthorand consultantknownforhelpingprofessionalsovercome challenges.
Dr.BhuvanNagpalisavisionaryhealthcareleadercombining medicalexpertise,legalinsight,andcompassiontodrive ethical,accessible,andinclusivediagnosticinnovation.
ProtaisMuhirwaisastrategic,values-drivenleaderand consultantknownforexpertiseinchangemanagementand culturalawareness.
Premalisavisionaryleaderknownforbuildingimpactful clientsolutions,high-performanceteams,andmeaningful partnershipsacrosstheUKandtheMiddleEast.
Empowering the Future Through Vision, Integrity, and Innovation
Alaa
‘‘ ‘‘ Leadership
Journey
I believe that true leadership transcends management. It is about enabling others to grow while working toward a larger mission.
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Dr.AlaaAbd-Elsayedisaleaderwhosework transcendsboundaries—geographic,institutional, andintellectual.Hisjourneyisareflectionof enduringpassion,strategicforesight,andanunwavering commitmenttoservice.Fromtheearlieststagesofhis career,Dr Abd-Elsayedrecognizedthatleadershipisnot merelyaboutholdingatitle;itisaboutcatalyzing meaningfulchange.Byembracingthecomplexitiesof leadershipasbothanartandascience,hehasestablished himselfasatransformativeforceinhealthcare,research, andgovernance.
Whatmakeshimdifferentfromothersishismultifaceted approachtoleadership.Hemanagesnottoearnaccolades buttodothejob—createvalue,engenderinnovation,and inspirethosearoundhim.Regardlessofhisendeavorto advancetherapeuticinterventions,guidethemissionsof organizationsorimpactthenationalandinternational conversations,hisleadershiphascontinuallyreflected transparency,integrityandimpact.Theseprinciplesarenot merelyidealtohim;theyareanintegralpartofhis operationalmake-upandmoralbearings.
Dr.Abd-Elsayedisanexampleoftheemergingleadersof theworldtoday.Hislegacyisnotonlymarkedbyawards andinnovationsbutalsobythelivesheimpactedandthe systemshetransformed.Hisvisionofthefutureistightly boundwithconstantlearning,worldcontribution,andthe
My strategic decisions are guided by a belief that excellence is not sta c but always in mo on—driven by insight, experimenta on, and con nuous improvement. ‘‘ ‘‘
powerofsincerity.Hisjourneyisdefinedbyprinciples, landmarksandmotivationswhichwestudyinthecourseof thisexploration.
Leadership:AnArtofPurpose
ForDr.Abd-Elsayed,leadershipisbothanentrancingand evolvingcraft—onethatheembraceswithpassionand curiosity.Hedescribesitasadynamicblendoftalent, challenge,andfulfilment,offeringhimameaningful platformtoactualizehisvisions.Itisthisartistic interpretationofleadershipthathasallowedhimto approachproblemswithcreativity,communicatewith clarity,andinspireconfidenceinthosearoundhim.
Hebelievesthattrueleadershiptranscendsmanagement.It isaboutenablingotherstogrowwhileworkingtowarda largermission.Dr.Abd-Elsayeddoesnotperceive challengesasroadblocksbutasopportunitiestorefine strategiesandexpandpossibilities.Thismindsethasmade hisleadershipnotonlyenjoyablebuttransformativeacross awidespectrumofrolesandresponsibilities.
ServantLeadershipWithSharedGovernance
Dr.Abd-Elsayedchampionsaservantleadershipstyle—one rootedinhumility,inclusion,andsharedpurpose.His decision-makingprocessisguidedbytransparencyand integrity,fosteringagovernancestructurewhereevery voicematters.Thisapproachhasprovenhighlyeffective withinhisorganizationandinthenumerousinstitutions whereheholdsleadershiproles.
Heunderstandsthattrustcannotbedemanded;itmustbe earnedthroughconsistentactions,ethicaldecisions,anda clearvision.Byactivelypracticingthesevalues,he cultivatesteamsthatarebothempoweredandaligned.His leadershipstylealsoreflectsabroadercommitmentto sustainability—ensuringthatleadershipisnotaboutselfinterestbutaboutlong-termorganizationalhealthand communitybenefit.
EmbracingChangeThroughAdaptability
Inanincreasinglyunpredictableworld,adaptabilityisno longeroptional—itisessential.Dr Abd-Elsayed demonstratesaremarkableabilitytonavigatechangeby continuouslyreflectingonandreassessinghisstrategies. Ratherthanresistingchange,heanticipatesit,welcomesit, andlearnsfromit.
Dr. Alaa Abd-Elsayed Keynote Speaker University of Wisconsin-Madison
Heregularlyevaluatestheeffectivenessofhisinitiatives andisunafraidtopivotwhennecessary Whetherinclinical innovations,administrativereforms,orstrategicplanning, hekeepsapulseonemergingtrendsandevolvingneeds. Thisproactivestanceenableshimtostaycompetitiveand relevantinmultiplesectors—fromhealthcaretoacademia toenterpriseleadership.
My decision-making process is guided by transparency and integrity, fostering a governance structure where every voice ma ers.
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CatalyzingImpactLocallyandGlobally
Leadership,forDr.Abd-Elsayed,isnotconfinedto boardroomsorexecutivemeetings.It’saboutdriving impactateverylevel—local,national,andinternational. Hisinfluenceisevidentinthechangeshehaschampioned acrossorganizations,patientoutcomeshehasimproved throughmedicalinnovations,andthepolicieshehashelped shape.
Whethercollaboratingwithinternationalinstitutions, leadingresearchinitiatives,orengagingwithcommunities, Dr Abd-Elsayedfocusesoncreatingscalable,sustainable change.Hisleadershipbringsarareblendofprecisionand compassion—attributesthatensurebothscientificrigorand humanrelevanceinhiscontributions.
InnovationBeyondtheScientificRealm
InnovationisnotjustagoalforDr Abd-Elsayed—itisa personalpassionthatinfusesallaspectsofhiswork.While hismedicalinnovationshavedirectlyimprovedlives,he alsoinnovatesinhoworganizationsarerunandhowleaders interactwiththeirteams.Hiscommitmenttochallenging conventionsandfindingbetterwaystodothingsiswhat keepshisleadershipdynamicandfuture-focused.
I do not perceive challenges as roadblocks but as opportuni es to refine strategies and expand possibili es.
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Heisnotconfinedbytraditionaldefinitionsofprogress.For him,innovationincludesreimaginingleadershipstyles, governancemodels,andinstitutionalcultures.Hisstrategic decisionsareguidedbyabeliefthatexcellenceisnotstatic butalwaysinmotion—drivenbyinsight,experimentation, andcontinuousimprovement.
MilestonesThatReflectaLegacy
Throughouthisjourney,Dr Abd-Elsayedhasgarnered numerousaccolades,nationallyandinternationally.But morethantheawardsthemselves,itiswhattheyrepresent thatmatterstohim:dedication,impact,andevolution. Amonghisproudestachievementsisthedevelopmentof newtherapeuticinterventionsthathavehelpedpatients acrosstheglobe.
Thesemilestonesarenotendpointsbutindicatorsofalife spentinserviceofothers.Theyserveasremindersofthe pathhehaswalkedandthevisionthatdriveshimforward. Hisstoryisoneofresilience,creativity,andunrelenting pursuitofbettersolutionsforhumanity.
OvercomingChallengesWithResourcefulness
Nogreatvisioncomestolifewithoutobstacles.For Dr Abd-Elsayed,oneofthesignificantchallengeshasbeen resourceconstraints—anissuefacedbymanyleaders acrosssectors.However,heviewslimitationsnotas deterrentsbutastriggersforresourcefulness.
Byidentifyingalternativemethods,optimizingexisting assets,andbuildingstrategiccollaborations,hehas consistentlyfoundwaystoadvancehismissioneveninthe faceofadversity.Hisabilitytoturnchallengesinto opportunitiesisatestamenttohisagilityandinnovative mindset,whicharecoretohisleadershipidentity
LivingandLeadingWithCoreValues
Dr.Abd-Elsayed’svaluesarenotnegotiable—theyare foundationaltohisleadership.Integrity,authenticity,and respectguidebothhislong-termgoalsandday-to-day decisions.Byembodyingtheseprinciples,heleadsnotjust byinstruction,butbyexample.
Hisvaluesinformhowheinteractswithpeers,manages teams,andalignsorganizationalculture.Theyalsoprovide amoralcompassthatensureshisleadershipisconsistent, ethical,andrespected.Thisvalue-centeredapproachhas earnedhimtrustandadmirationacrossdiverseprofessional landscapes.
AdvicefortheNextGeneration
Tofutureleaders,Dr.Abd-Elsayedofferstimelesswisdom: Beauthenticandbegenuine.Heencouragesaspiring changemakerstounderstandtheintricaciesoftheir operations,gainthetrustoftheirteams,andremaindeeply connectedtotheirpurpose.
Hestressesthatleadershipisnotaboutauthority—it’sabout service.Thosewhowishtoleadmustbewillingtolisten, learn,andleadbyexample.Hisadviceisrootedinlived experienceandreflectsaleadershipjourneygroundedin empathy,transparency,andrelentlesscuriosity
VisionforTomorrow’sWorld
Lookingahead,Dr.Abd-Elsayed’sgoalsareboldyet groundedinrealism.Heaspirestocontinuetransforming theworldthroughinnovation,research,andeducation.He envisionsafuturewhereleaderscollaborateacross disciplinesandborderstocreatesolutionsthatbenefitnot justindividualsbutentirecommunities.
Hislong-termmissionisclear:toleavetheworldbetter thanhefoundit.Whetherthroughpioneeringmedical treatments,shapingfutureleaders,orchampioning progressivegovernancemodels,heremainscommittedto beingaforceforgoodontheglobalstage.
A Greener Path Forward
CHANGINGTHE OFTHEPLANET
Theneedtoaddressclimatechange,biodiversity
decline,andsocialinequalityhasmadeamore condensedconceptofsustainabledevelopmentthan ever.Leadersofthevisionappearintroubledtimes, bringinganewsenseofhowpoliticsshouldwork,anew conceptionofeconomics,andthepossibilityofreinvention ofsocietyonaresilient,equitable,andlong-term philosophy.Thesearethepeoplewhoareleadingtheway toagreenerfuture,whethertheyaregrassrootsinnovators orworldleaderssettingpolicies.
RedefiningGrowththroughSustainableDevelopment
Inoldeconomicmodels,growthisusuallyassociatedwith anincreaseinGDPwithminimalconsiderationof environmentalorsocialexpenses.Butanewroundof rulers-CostaRicanPresidentCarlosAlvarado,BhutanKing JigmeKhesarNamgyelWangchuckareespousingpolicies thatareshapedbysustainabledevelopment.These strategieslayequalemphasisonnaturalcapital,social healthandeconomiclivelihood.AnexampleisCostaRica
thathasalreadyreached98%ofrenewableelectricityand hassetuphighreforestationambitionsprovingthat economicgrowthshouldnotbesacrificedatthecostofthe environment.Evenmore,thegoalsetbyBhutanabouttheir GrossNationalHappinessbasedonculturaland environmentalvalues,supportsthefactthatsustainable developmentcannotonlymakepeoplehappierbutalso makeourplanetabetterplace.
UrbanRenewal:CitiesLeadingtheCharge
Sustainabledevelopmentisacrucialelementinwhichcities contributetotheaccelerationofsustainabledevelopmentas citiesconstitutemorethanfiftypercentoftheworld population.InColombia,themayorofMedellinpioneered thebuildingofso-calledgreencorridorsofurbanparks,and cable-carnetworksservinghillsideregionsinneedofbetter transportationnetworks.Thesuccessfultransformationof thecityintotheone,withlesscrime,betterconditionofthe airandimprovedgreeninfrastructure,provesthe effectivenessofproperlythought-outsustainable developmentpolicies.Theexamplesofsuchcity-based innovationsdemonstratetheabilityoflocalleaderstocreate sustainedandfar-rangingchange.
IndigenousVoicesandCommunity-LedAction
TheroleplayedbytheIndigenouspeoplesintheworld discussionsaboutsustainabledevelopmentcannotbeleft behind.IntheAmazon,suchfiguresasNemonteNenquimo of¡Yasuni-ITT!andformerUNSpecialRapporteuron IndigenousRights,VictoriaTauli-Corpuz,areleadingthis approachtoresourcemanagementbasedonindigenousand localdecision-making.Theyhaveachievedcriticalland conservationandconservationofbiodiversity.Such sustainabledevelopmentmodelhighlightstheimportance ofrights-basedconservation-communicatingthepowerof communitieswhilststoppingthedeforestationprocessand providingecologicalresilience.
Youth-LedMovementsPoweringSystemicChange
Thepowerofyouth-basedactivistshastransformedthe worlddiscussionontheclimateandsustainable development.TheSunriseMovementandGretaThunberg (amongothers)havebroughtclimatejusticetocenterstage, makinginternationalcallstoactionandpolicyreform, includingambitiousgoals,divestmentoffossilfuels,and tonsmore.Themovementshaveledtorealpolicy developmentssuchastheEuropeanGreenDealandthe U.S.InflationReductionAct.Theyouthinleadership
positionsarealsodrivingaparadigmshiftbypromoting sustainabledevelopmentasaconceptthatfocuseson environmentalresponsibilitybutalsoonsocialequitability notasgoalsbutasparallelpillarsofdevelopment.
LeveragingFinanceforaSustainableEconomy
Sustainabledevelopmentdependsonfinancialinnovationgreentransitionsarebeingunder-writtenbygovernments, developmentbanksandtheprivateinvestor.Greenbond andsustainableloansissuancesandenvironmental,social andgovernance(ESG)standardshavedeveloped exponentiallyoverthepastfewyears.Inthis,theWorld Banktogiveoneexample,haspledgedbillionsinclimate resilience,andprojectsarebeingrealizedincleaning energy,resilientcities,andclimate-smartagricultureinthe nameofsustainabledevelopment.Inthemeantime,there areprivateequityfundsinvestinginrenewablesorinclusive agricultureshowhowcapitalcanalsospursuchsolutions thatareprofitableandthatprovideabenefittosociety
Toconclude,presidents,entrepreneurs,mayors,activists, andfinanciersinallindustriesareplottingagreencourseon whichtosteeraheadbyusingsustainabledevelopment. Theirjointactionpointstooneimportantfact:thereisno conflictbetweenprosperityandecologicalmanagement,the twoarecloselyintertwined.Sustainabledevelopment acrosstheglobeisstilloneofthemostsignificantmoral, economic,andenvironmentalprioritiesofthemankindand issuethatrequiresouruncompromiseddeterminationand collaboration.
Dr. BHUVAN NAGPAL
Visionary Reformer in Oral Pathology and Diagnostic Excellence
Ineachindustry,thegenesisofchangebeginswherea systemfails.Inhealthcare,particularlyindiagnostics, onesuchpotentialremainedconcealedinplainview: theunder-exploitationoforalpathology Thiswasnota limitationinitselfbutratheranoverlookedopportunityto redefinediagnosticprotocolsbyfullyacknowledgingthe capabilitiesoforalpathologists.
Wheremostsawgapsinthesystem,Dr.BhuvanNagpal sawsteppingstones.Thesegapsbecameopportunitiesfor change—avenuestoempowerprofessionals,decentralize diagnosticservices,anddeliverearly,accuratecaretoareas whereitwasmostneeded.
AttheforefrontofthistransformativevisionisDr.Bhuvan Nagpal,DirectorandSeniorConsultantatTohana ManglamDiagnostics.Atrailblazerbyeverymeasure,Dr. Bhuvanhasreimagineddiagnostichealthcarewitharare combinationofclinicalacumen,legalexpertise,andan unshakeablepurpose.
Hisworkisnotmerelyaboutexpandingdiagnostic services—it’saboutrestoringdignity,ensuringequity, andbuildingafuture-readyhealthcareecosystem.From creatingnationalplatformsthatadvocateforprofessional justicetoestablishingNABL-accreditedlaboratoriesin underrepresentedregions,Dr.Bhuvan’seffortshaveleftan indelibleimpactontheIndiandiagnosticlandscape.
PhilanthropywithPurpose
Beyonddiagnostics,Dr.Bhuvanisdeeplycommittedto philanthropicinitiatives,focusingonsupportingdeaf-blind childrenandextendingdiagnosticservicestoeconomically disadvantagedpatients.Hisleadershipisrootedinthe empatheticapplicationofacademic,financial,andlegal resourcestodrivecollectiveempowermentandsocial good.
SystemicReformThroughOralPathology
Dr.Bhuvan’sjourneyasareformistbeganwhenheclosely observedthepersistentgapswithinIndia’sdiagnostic ecosystem—particularlythelimitedrecognitionoforal pathology.Motivatedbythestruggleofunderserved regionsandunderutilizedprofessionals,hesetoutto championoralpathologyasacentral,independent diagnosticspecialty.
Hisvision:amultidisciplinary,legallycompliant diagnosticmodelthatelevatesbothprofessionalsand patients.Hismission:tobridgediagnostics,law,and patientrightsintoanintegratedsystemofcare.
TransformingDiagnosticswithVisionandValues
Dr.Bhuvanleadswithaninclusiveandpurpose-driven leadershipstyle.
“I believe in building ecosystems, not just enterprises. This means cultivating talent, ensuring policy alignment, and prioritizing patient-centred diagnostics.”
AtTohanaManglamDiagnosticsandCOPMD,this approachhastranslatedinto:
Ÿ Highstaffmorale
Ÿ RobustNABL-accreditedsystems
Ÿ Sustainable,decentralizeddiagnosticmodels
Heempowershisteamswithautonomy,whileevery decisionisgroundedinsharedvaluesoftrust, accountability,andcontinuousimprovement.
MultidisciplinaryApproachtoHealthcareInnovation
Dr.Bhuvan’scommitmenttoconstantlearningandcrossdisciplinaryintegrationkeepshimattheforefrontof diagnosticinnovation.Hebringstogetherhisexpertisein:
Ÿ OralPathology
Ÿ Law
Ÿ Biochemistry
Ÿ PublicHealth
Ÿ LaboratoryAccreditation
HehassuccessfullyimplementedISO15189:2022 standards,AI-powereddiagnostics,andlegal compliancemodulesinallhissetups.Heregularlyengages withprofessionalcouncils,researchprojects,andpolicy reformstostrengthenregulatoryframeworks.
World’s Most Visionary Leaders Making a Difference in 2025
ExpandingAccessandEquityThroughLeadership
Dr.Bhuvan’sinitiativeshaveempoweredoralpathologists andexpandeddiagnosticaccess:
Ÿ LedanationalmovementtograntMDSOral Pathologistssignatoryrights.
Ÿ FoundedPOPMA,India’sfirstdedicatedbodyfor practisingoralpathologists.
Ÿ EstablishedNABL-accreditedlaboratoriesin underserveddistricts.
Ÿ Advocatedforlegalandfinancialtransparencyin professionalsocieties.
Ÿ Authoredwritingsthatmakecomplexscientificand legalconceptsaccessibletothebroaderhealthcare community.
WhereCompliance,Technology,andCareConverge
InnovationunderpinsallofDr.Bhuvan’sinitiatives:
“Whether it’s AI-driven lab reporting, diagnostic decentralization, or legal frameworks for lab compliance, I use innovation as a tool for justice, accuracy, and efficiency.”
Hepioneered:
Ÿ Trainingmodulesblendingdiagnosticsandlaw.
Ÿ AdvocacyforAI-humansynergyinhistopathology.
Ÿ DecentralizeddiagnosticmodelsempoweringTier2 andTier3cities.
MilestonesinOralPathology
Ÿ Founder-PresidentofPOPMA–India’sonlybody forpractisingoralpathologists.
Ÿ HonoraryPh.D.inPathology&Laboratory Medicine.
Ÿ NABL-approvedLaboratorySignatory.
Ÿ EstablishedHaryana’sfirstNABLlaboratoryin Fatehabad.
Whether it's AI-driven lab reporting, diagnostic decentralization, or legal frameworks for lab compliance, I use innovation as a tool for justice, accuracy, and efficiency.
andSeniorConsultant, Tohana
Ÿ Authored15textbooksandover65research publications.
Ÿ Deliveredmorethan150lecturesatnational conferences.
Ÿ Recognizedas“India’sArchitectofOralPathology andDiagnostics”bynationalmedia.
OvercomingResistanceandInstitutionalBarriers
Thepathwasnotwithoutresistance.
Traditionalistsfrombothpathologyanddentalcommunities opposedoralpathologistsasindependentsignatories.
BuildingNABL-accreditedlabsinsemi-urbanareas demandedmeticulousplanning,financialmanagement, andlegalnavigation.
Throughout,Dr.Bhuvanbattledmisinformation,systemic apathy,andtheabsenceofstructuredsupport.
ChampioningScientificIntegrityandPatientRights
“I document protocols meticulously and ensure transparency at all operational levels. Each lab or academy I run is aligned with my core principles: scientific excellence, ethical clarity, and patient dignity.”
Heishands-onin:
Ÿ Trainingandmentoring
Ÿ Dailylaboperations
Ÿ Legalauditsandqualitycontrol
AdviceforFutureChange-Makers
“Lead with clarity and courage. Don’t wait for systems to include you—build your platform. Combine your core expertise with allied domains. Respect the people you serve—whether patients, professionals, or policymakers.”
“Never trade integrity for convenience. Change doesn’t begin with numbers; it begins with one unwavering purpose.”
BuildingtheNextEraofDiagnosticExcellence
Dr.Bhuvan’sFutureRoadmap:
Ÿ LaunchIndia’sfirstpost-MDSresidencymodelfor oralpathologists.
Ÿ EstablishaNationalDiagnosticExcellenceCentre underAOPLM.
Ÿ DevelopAI-powereddiagnosticsystemsvalidatedby expertpanels.
Ÿ Advocateforregulatoryreformsinoraldiagnostics andlaboratorylaw.
Ÿ ExpanddecentralizeddiagnosticsinTier2andTier3 cities.
Theseinitiativespromisetobuildamoreinclusive, innovative,andaccountablediagnosticecosystemfor India’sfuture.
Dr.BhuvanNagpal Director
ManglamDiagnostics
Visionary Leaders Leadership Trends
Withtheworldprogressingthroughtheperiodof fasttechnologicaldevelopment,socialchange, andalteredbusinessconditions,global leadershiptrendsin2025arebeingactivelyformedby progressiveleaders.Thewisdomofthesemenprovidesa pathwayforindividualsintendingtosucceedintimesof complexityanddisruption.
AIIntegrationwithHuman-CentricLeadership
Trendsingloballeadershiphavealsotendedtofocusmore onfindingharmonybetweenhigh-levelAIsystemsand humanity.WithgenerativeAIbeingimplementedto automatetaskssuchashumanresources,marketing,and sales,executivesareencouragedtoembraceahybrid model,thatis,usingtechnologyandmaintaininghuman empathyandtrust.Thereisalsoatrendwithin
organizationstodesignateaChiefAIOfficertooversee responsibleapplication,supportingethicalapplicationsand employeepreparedness.
AgileLeadershipinaVolatileWorld
Anotherbestadvancingleadershipintheworldtodayisthe adaptiveleadershipveryessentialinapproachingthe geopoliticaluncertaintyandeconomicfluidityoftheyear 2025.Theagileleadersembraceexperimentation, decentralization,andquicklearningtomatchchange.This trendisstrengthenedbymajorconsultingfirms reorganizingthemselvesaroundagilityandAItokeepthem competitiveintheglobalmarketplace.
Empathy,Well-Being&Diversity
Thegeneralpatternsingloballeadershipin2025are empathyandinclusivesettings.Thereductionofmental health,work-lifebalance,andmentalsafetyisgaining momentuminallindustries.Leadersarealsofocusingon clarityandconsideratedialogue,particularlyinthefaceof increasingsocietalcriticisms.Inaddition,equityindriving andbreakingdownthesystemicobstacleshasbecomea strategicinterestoforganizations.
Purpose-DrivenandEthicalLeadership
Employeesandconsumersarenolongerinterestedin makingprofits;theywanttohaveapurpose.Leadership guidedbypurposeandcombinedwithethicalnormsand responsibilitytowardstheenvironment,social,and governance(ESG)issuesisoneofthecurrenttrendsin globalleadership.Companiesareincreasinglyaligningtheir missionswithcommunityimpactandsustainabilitygoals, withleadersatthehelmtodriveESGintegration.
Hybrid&DistributedTeamLeadership
Asremoteworkinghasbecomeanewnorm,developingan understandingofhybridteamdynamicsisoneofthe fundamentalgloballeadershiptrendstodate.Leadersare payingattentiontothesphereofdigitalfluency,trust-based distributedteams,andrevisingperformancemeasures. Thereisgreatereffectivenessofhybridmanagersin achievingenhancedengagementandturnoverwithinthe organization.
EmotionalIntelligence&AdaptiveResilience
Emotionalintelligence(EQ)hasremainedanimportant parameterinthegloballeadershiptrends.Thehigh-EQ
leadersareconsideredmorereadytodeveloporganizational resilienceastheycanbeactivelisteners,findsolutionstoa conflict,andexpressvulnerability.Thelongitudinal effectivenessofempathyandself-awarenessisalso supportedbyexamplesofpolitical,corporateandnonprofit leadership.
Data-DrivenStrategicDecision-Making
Thetrendofgloballeadershipisanotherstrategicuseof dataandanalytics.Predictiveinsightstohelpleadersmake informeddecisionsinreal-timearegaininganeverincreasingpopularity,beingcongruentwithethical purposesandthelong-termvision.Thisdata-driven worldviewisusefulinpredictingchangesinmarkets, alleviatingtheriskfactor,andcreatingindividualized experiencesforbothemployeesandcustomers.
Purpose-AlignedTalentDevelopment
WithAIandautomationtransformingtheworkforce,the globalleadershiptrendindicatesthatupskillingand reskillingthetalentremainscritical.Transformational leadersaredevelopingacultureoflearningandcontinuous performanceandbecomingcultivatorsofthetalentgarden bydevelopingtalentpipelinesinternally.Theyfocuson mentoring,avarietyofcareersandknowledge-sharing systems.
WhatThisMeansforAspiringVisionaryLeaders
1. BalanceAIwithHumanity:Combineefficiencywith emotionalintelligenceandtechnology.
2. StayAgileandAdaptive:Adoptchangebyfast learninganddecentralizeddecision-making.
3. LeadwithEmpathyandValues:Beanadvocateof mentalwell-being,inclusion,andtransparency
4. BuildPurposeintoStrategy:Makebusinesscoincide withethicalandenvironmentalresponsibilities.
5. EmpowerHybridTeams:Developtrustandsynergy withinthedigitalworkplaces.
6. UseDataWisely:Useinsightstowardsinnovation withmoralcontrol.
7. InvestinPeople:Traintheemployeesandgrow leaders.
Thesearetheinternationalleadershiptrendsreverberating inboardrooms,startups,stateandsocietalorganizations, andmovementsinthelatermonthsof2025.Adoptersof thoseprincipleswillnotonlybecomeusedtothefuture; theywillshapeit.
Vikram Verma Merchandise Manager Gravs India Overseas Pvt Ltd
VIKRAM VERMA
Redefining Retail Procurement with Purpose and Precision
ntheacceleratedretailandprocurement world,successfulleadershipisablend ofstrategicacumen,creativity,and ethicalcommitment.Greatleadershavethe capacitytomakeinformedchoicesbasedon datawhilestillbeingempathetictowardsall stakeholders,fromsupplierstoclients.
ikramVerma,MerchandiseManager, GravsIndiaOverseasPvt.Ltd.,represents thiscombinationwithhiskeenbusiness acumenandsincerityofdutytothe stakeholders.
Overalongspanofhiscareer,hehasshifted tosecondaryrolesastheheadof procurementandretailstrategyandthento theheadofmerchandisemanagementat GravsIndiaOverseasPvt.Ltd.Thecoreof hisleadershipisveryintensiveand concentratedonthecreationofsustainable valueacrossthesupplychain,focusingon makingthepartnershipandemphasizing operationalefficiencywithoutkillingthe humanelementineverydecisionthathas beengiven.Heisavisionaryleaderwho staysaheadofindustrialchangesby understandingmarkettrends,embracing sourcingrevolutions,andimplementingnew technologieslikeAItostreamline procurementinitiatives.Asanadaptive ,heisrecognizedforempowering teams,cross-functionalcollaboration,and
experimentalstrategies.Hismanagementstyleallowshis teamstousecreativitywithahighlevelofconfidenceand delivermeasurableresults.
EthicalsourcingandsustainabilityoperationsofVikram includethecharacterofhiseffortstoupliftlocal manufacturers,alongwithqualityassuranceandglobal standardsofqualityassuranceestablishment.Besideshis successinoperations,hehastakentimetotrainoradvise youngworkingpeopleinimprovingaccountabilityand growthinretailandpurchasingbusinesses.
Vikram’sJourneyfromStrategytoImpact
Vikram’sjourneybeganwithadeepsenseofcuriosityanda commitmenttocreatingrealvalue,notjustforbusinesses butforpeople.Fromhisearlydaysinprocurementand retailstrategy,heobservedhowdecisionsmadeatthedesk couldinfluencefamilies,vendors,andlivelihoods.That humanimpactbecamehisdrivingforce.Fueledbya constantdesiretofindbettersolutionsandupliftevery stakeholderinthesupplychain,hechosetostepup, continuouslylearn,andleadwithpurpose.
ApproachtoStrategicCollaboration
Vikrambelievesinadaptiveleadershipgroundedindata andempoweredbyempathy.Hestates,“Ioperatewith strategicclaritybutallowspaceforcollaborationand ground-levelinsights.”Histeamsknowthathewillstand bythemaswellaschallengethemtothinkdifferently.Asa result,theyhaveconsistentlyexceededprocurementgoals, strengthenedvendorrelationships,andimproved operationalefficiencywithoutlosingthehumantouch.
ApproachtoLearning,Listening,andExperimenting
Whenitcomestostayingaheadinanever-evolvingand competitivelandscape,Vikramreliesonthreekeypractices:
ContinuousLearning:Whetherit’smarkettrends, sourcinginnovations,oremergingtechnologieslikeAIin retail,Vikramstaysinformedandadaptable.
ListeningtotheGround:Heregularlyengageswithcrossfunctionalteamsandsupplierstogainreal-timeinsightsand understandwhat’schangingattheoperationallevel.
StrategicExperimentation:Vikramembracescalculated risks,whetherthroughnewproductmixes,sourcing
The desire to constantly find be er solu ons and upli every stakeholder in the supply chain inspired me to step up, learn more, and lead with a purpose. “ “
models,orpricingstrategies.Whiledatarevealsthe"what," hebelievesagilitydeterminesthe"when"and"how."
CreatingImpactThroughEthicalSourcingand KnowledgeSharing
OneofVikram’sproudestcontributionshasbeen developingsourcingstrategiesthatempowerlocal manufacturerswhilemeetingglobalqualitystandards.He haschampionedethicalprocurement,reducedwastage,and streamlinedinventory,achievingbothcostsavingsand greatertransparency.Justasimportant,hehasmentored youngprofessionalsinretailandcategorymanagement, passingforwardtheknowledgeandsenseofaccountability thatshapedhiscareer
FromPredictiveAnalyticstoSustainableSourcing
ForVikram,innovationisnotanevent;itisanattitude.It playsacentralroleinhisstrategicdecisionsandoverall mission.Hehasappliedinnovationinmultipleareas, including:
Ÿ Vendorselectionprocessesthroughpredictiveanalytics
Ÿ Inventorymanagementusingreal-timedashboards
Ÿ Strategicsourcingthatbalancescostwithsustainability
Hebelievesthatevena2percentefficiencyimprovement inprocurementcanunlocksignificantlong-termvalue.That isthepowerofeverydayinnovation.
One of my proudest contribu ons has been crea ng sourcing strategies that empower local manufacturers while mee ng global quality standards. “ “
RecordofDeliveringMeasurableResults
WhileVikramhasneverchasedawards,hevaluesresults. Someofhisproudmilestonesincludescalingthekitchen categorybythreetimesduringhistenureatHomeShop18, improvingsuppliercomplianceandreducingcostoverheads by18percentatJagdambaCutlery,andbeingtrustedby
multipleorganizationstoleadprocurementtransformations acrossindustries.Thetrustofindustrypeersandthe continuousresponsibilityentrustedtohimbytopfirms remainhisgreatestrecognition.
MindsetforContinuousImprovement
Earlyinhiscareer,Vikramfacedsignificantchallenges convincingtraditionalsupplierstoadaptstructured procurementpractices.Anotherobstaclewasmanaging dynamicinventorydemandwithinthee-commerce ecosystem.Hestates,“Withresilienceandstakeholder collaboration,Iturnedthesechallengesintolearning curves.Ibelieveeveryroadblockisachancetobuildbetter systems.”
CommitmenttoExcellenceandIntegrity
ForVikram,valuesarenotjustwordsonwalls;theyare reflectedineverydecision.Hemaintainsalignmentthrough clearweeklygoalsetting,opencommunicationacross teams,andperiodicvendorreviewsandcomplianceaudits. Mostimportantly,heleadsbyexample.Ifheexpects integrityandexcellence,hestartsbydemonstratingthem himself.
Vikram’sPhilosophyonTrustandListening
Vikrambelievesinbeingpatientwithresultsbutimpatient withlearning.Heleadswithempathywhilenever compromisingonaccountability.Heremindshisteamsthat, nomatterhowbigorsmalltheirtitlesare,theabilityto createimpactcomesfromconsistencyandcharacter.He encouragesbuildingtrust,stayingcurious,andnever underestimatingthepoweroflistening.
JourneyandFutureGoals
Lookingahead,Vikram’sprimarygoalsincludebuildinga sourcingnetworkthatchampionssustainabilityandlocal empowerment,mentoringthenextgenerationof procurementprofessionals,anddrivingdigital transformationinprocurementandmerchandising.His long-termvisionistobecomeathoughtleaderinretail procurement,settingbenchmarksforethicalandefficient systems.Thejourneyfromassistantbuyertomerchandise headacrossleadingIndianfirmshasbeentransformative forhim.Hecreditsthisgrowthtothesupportofhismentors andteams,andaboveall,tohisbeliefthatonegood decisioncancreatearippleofpositivechange.
