Presenting twelve of the most influential business leaders from India who have exhibited perseverance and passion, leading to new opportunities and stronger enterprises. They are perfect example of leaders who are setting benchmarks for innovation, sustainability, and growth. 1.

Arjun Bhargava, Founder of Forest Hill Arjun Bhargava, the visionary behind Forest Hill, hails from a finance background. In 2022, at just 23 years old, Arjun founded Forest Hill with a bold ambition to offer men, grooming products that were both high-quality and affordable. Observing a gap in the market where premium grooming products were either imported and expensive and the affordable ones lacked quality, Arjun envisioned Forest Hill as a solution bringing together top tier grooming essentials under one brand, making quality accessible to all.

Forest Hill is a leading men’s grooming brand focused on delivering affordable-luxury grooming products. The company’s ethos is centered on empowering men to elevate their daily grooming rituals with quality essentials. 2.

Mr. Aravind Arasavilli, Chairman of Exxeella Education Group As Chairman, Mr. Aravind’s leadership is defined by a forward-thinking approach that bridges educational institutions with top talent from the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East.

Mr Aravind Arasavilli together with Mrs Sowjanya Rasamsetty who is the CEO of Exxeella Education Group, exemplify transformative leadership with a shared vision that is reshaping the landscape.