Leadership icons who redefine success and growth

Leadership is not just about authority; it’s about vision, impact, and the ability to inspire change. The following icons have redefined what success and growth truly mean, setting benchmarks that go beyond profits and positions.

Their journeys showcase resilience, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership, making them role models for aspiring changemakers worldwide.

Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Founder and Chairman of Apollo Hospitals Group

Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Founder and Chairman of Apollo Hospitals Group, revolutionised healthcare in India by introducing private, world-class medical services. His visionary leadership has advanced medical technology, accessibility, and quality care across the nation and beyond.

Dr. Ameet Parekh, Business Success Coach for MSME Growth

Dr. Ameet Parekh, a globally renowned Business Success Coach, has helped over 200,000entrepreneurs in 25+ industries achieve predictable, scalable growth. Specialising in coaching for MSME businesses, he equips owners with strategies, systems, and leadership tools to scale confidently and sustainably in competitive markets.

Arjun Sharma, Founder of Sharma Group of Businesses

An architect-turned-entrepreneur, Arjun Sharma empowers Indian founders to expand startups in the UK and abroad. Through Sharma Group of Businesses, he fosters networking, partnerships, and growth, inspiring young creators to tackle unemployment through startups, freelancing, and digital-first ventures, building a strong bridge between India and global opportunities.

Piyush Goel, CEO & Founder of Beyond Key

Piyush Goel, CEO & Founder of Beyond Key and Chicago Titan 100 honoree, leads a global AI-first IT services and consulting company. He has been pivotal in driving Beyond Key’s success, delivering client value through M365, Business Intelligence, D365, AI, Cloud, and Custom Development. With multiple recognitions in technology and software and an award-winning culture, Beyond Key serves diverse industries worldwide with innovation and measurable business impact.

Animesh Singh, GRC Expert at National Securities Depository Limited

Animesh Singh, GRC expert, holds a Master’s in Cybersecurity from the University of San Diego and works with NSDL. Published several research papers on ransomware and cyber threats. A Double Gold Medalist in the National Cyber & Science Olympiads, he was recently awarded the 2025 Outstanding Leaders Award for Excellence in Banking by WASME, Ministry of MSME, Government of India.

Ami Shah, Managing Director & Founder of Amardeep Design

Her people-first philosophy fuels innovation, craftsmanship, and sustainability. Ami’s unwavering optimism and human-centric leadership have shaped Amardeep Designs into one of India’s leading hybrid furniture brands—trusted by 5000+ clients across diverse industries for three decades.

Anckur Sama, Founder & MD of CarzSpa

Anckur Sama , Founder & MD of CarzSpa Detailing Studios, is a pioneering entrepreneur with 20+ years of expertise in automotive care.

Passionate about innovation and excellence, he has transformed CarzSpa into India’s leading chain for professional detailing and surface protection, setting benchmarks in quality, customer trust, and brand leadership.

Samiksha Shah, Founder of What's Next for Pharma?

Samiksha Shah, Founder of What’s Next for Pharma?, brings 15 years of experience across academic research, early-stage startups, mid-sized biotech, and big pharma. With a vision to redefine leadership, her platform builds integrated partnerships and networked decision-making, empowering innovators and leaders to navigate geopolitical uncertainty and advance transformative therapies to make a lasting impact on patient lives, globally.

Janaki Pulaparthi, Founder of Akin Analytics

Janaki Pulaparthi, Founder of Akin Analytics, India’s pioneering first women-led DeepTech AI-augmented drone analytics company transforming mining, energy, smart cities & gov & defense. Backed by Stanford Seed Spark, AWS, THub, Intel, WEF, iDEX–iTIC–IIITH, CDM, MeitY, Nidhi Prayas, SISFS grants & GITEX Global. Developer of India’s Nano Recon Drone, COE, and Ops in Dubai; Forbes 40 Under 40 and Atal Samman Samarah awardee.

Shubhendu Bhuta, Trustee at Shree Nagardas Dharsey Bhuta Charitable Trust

Shubhendu Bhuta, a fifth-generation trustee of the Shree Nagardas Dharsey Bhuta Charitable Trust (est. 1959) started by his great great grandfather, is a visionary social entrepreneur recognized globally for his leadership & contribution in education, healthcare, and animal welfare. His leadership and humanitarian work has earned global recognition. He also heads his family’s multi-generational real estate and land-ownership business.

Ankush Lamba, Founder of Banking Chronicle

Ankush Lamba, founder of Banking Chronicle (8.5L+ subs), began in 2017 with the motto “YOU CAN and YOU WILL.” After becoming an Assistant Manager in Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank (2018), he quit to pursue teaching. He co-founded Yes Officer, mentored 50K+ selections, won national awards, and delivered TEDx and JoshTalks.

Dr. Hima Deepthi V, Clinical Director & Senior Fertility Consultant, Nova IVF

Dr. Hima Deepthi V, Renowned Fertility Specialist, is trained in Advanced Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology (USA).

She holds an MBBS, MS (OBG), and a Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (WALS). Her expertise includes IVF, PCOS, Endometriosis, male and female infertility, advanced couples, and previous IVF failures. She brings global training and compassionate care.

Rahul Rastogi, Founder of Agatsa Software

Rahul Rastogi, Founder & CEO of Agatsa, is revolutionizing preventive healthcare with innovations like SanketLife (India’s first touch-based ECG) and EasyTouch Plus (world’s first prickless sugar monitor).

With 20+ years’ experience and 4M+ users, he’s honored with awards including Anjani Mashelkar, Lockheed Martin-DST, and Aegis Graham Bell.

Dr Farzan, Founder and CEO of Vighanharta Eternal Resources

Dr. Farzan Ghadially is the Founder and CEO of VER (Vighanharta Eternal Resources) an independent Multi-Family Office that provides holistic solutions to the HNI, UHNI for Investments, Structuring, Family Business Transition, Succession and Estate Planning. He is Angel Investor, Mentor, Investment Committee member at AIC-RMP a leading Incubation Centre, Independent director, columnist, TEDx Speaker and a renowned author.

Buddhi Prakash Karol, Director & Founder of The Trading Fox

Buddhi Prakash Karol, Director & Founder of The Trading Fox, is an IIT graduate and SEBI-registered Research Analyst. Passionate about ethical, transparent, and regulation-compliant financial education, he empowers investors with practical insights and disciplined learning, fostering informed, responsible investing in India’s dynamic equities and derivatives market.

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