Millions of Indian expatriates have moved to the GCC, not only contributing to the region’s fast-growing economies but also building multi-billion-dollar businesses. Others have climbed the corporate ladder to become key captains of industry. In the August issue of Gulf Business, we acknowledged these icons of influence and movers and shakers in our special report on the most influential Indians in the GCC.
There are three sections to our list, which is now available online and published further below. The first section, dubbed ‘Icons of Influence’, profiles some of the wealthiest of the Gulf-based business titans in India. The second section focuses on India-based business moguls who are driving innovation and who have built massive enterprises within India itself.
The third and final section looks at Indian leaders who have made a significant impact as top corporate executives and founders in the Gulf region. Icons of Influence Chairman and Managing Director, Lulu Group International Chairperson, GEMS Education Founder and Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare Founder and Chairman, Burjeel Holdings and Chairman, Amanat Holdings Founder President, Thumbay Group Founder and CEO, Petrochem Middle East CEO and Chairwoman, Landmark Group Founder and Chairman, Danube Group Founder and Chairman, Sobha Group Chairman and Managing Director, Joyalukkas Group Chairman and President, Dodsal Group Founder and Chairwoman, Apparel Group Chairperson, Pure Gold Jewellers Group President, Jashanmal Group Chairman, Stallion Group Chairman and Managing Director, RP Group of Companies Founder and Chairperson, Zulekha Healthcare Group Chairman, Regal Group of Companies Chairman, Transworld Group Chairperson, Jumbo Group Chairman and Founder, Al Dobowi Group Managing Director, ETA Ascon Star Group Chairman, Nikai Group Founder and Chairman, West Zone Group Founder and Chairman, Five Holdings Founder and Chairman, Mulk Holdings Founder, Chairman and CEO, Aries Group Chairman, Choithram & Sons Founder and CEO, Conares Founding Senior Vice Chairman, Al Shirawi Group Chairman, Alam Steel Group Chairman and Managing Director, Sun Group International Vice Chairman and Managing Partner, Rivoli Group Founder and Chairman, KEF Holdings Industry Titans Managing Director and Chairman, Reliance Industries Executive Chairman, ArcelorMittal Former Chairman, Tata Group Founder and Chairman, Adani Group Chairman, Wipro Founder and Chairman, HCL Technologies Founder, Infosys Chairman, Aditya Birla Group Chairperson, Jindal Group Chairman and Managing Director, Poonawalla Group Chairperson, VST Industries Chairman, RJ Corp Founder, Chairman and Managing Director, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Founder and CEO, Maser Group Mega Movers and Shakers Chairman and Founder, ORO24 Developments Founder, Karma Realty Developers, and Chairman, Aethon Group CEO and Founder, Luxury Concierge Real Estate (LCRE) Founder and Chairman, Heilbronn Properties FCOO, AIX Investment Group Chairman and CEO, Century Group Corporate Office, Emaar Properties Group CEO, Dubai Islamic Bank Group COO, M42 Managing Director, Dubai Duty Free CEO, Emirates Investment Bank Co-Chief Executive Officer, Investcorp Founder and Chairman, Plan B Group CEO – Special Projects, Ghassan Aboud Group Founder and CEO, VFS Global President, EMEA Marriott International.
