19th Asian Business & Social Forum & 8th Edition of Asia's Greatest Brands & Leaders 2022-23

The 19th Asian Business and Social Forum, based on the theme of "Celebrating 75 Years of Indo-Thai Diplomatic Relations," was successfully held on 21st February 2023 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. The Summit highlighted the Glorious Journey of Development & Progress commemorating 75 Years of Indo-Thai trade, tourism and cultural ties. Its agenda was to further new avenues of growth through networking and collaboration among the leaders of Asian, Gulf and African countries. It acknowledged the fact that the role of collaboration has acquired all the more significance during the pandemic. Thus, the summit dwelled upon bringing together outstanding business leaders of Asia, Gulf and Africa under a single roof so as to further umpteen possibilities of coming together and charting new trajectories of mutual growth and success.
The Summit was organized by AsiaOne magazine and URS Media, which is rapidly emerging as the Number 1 international media company towards the cause of business, political and social issues in the entire Asia, Africa and Middle East, thus supporting not only the Indian Government's initiatives such as Skilling India, Digitizing India, and Incredible India, but also supporting United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and World Health Organization's targets.
Through the 19th Asian Business & Social Forum, envious social and economic progress of India and Thailand in particular; and Asia in general, was highlighted. At the same time, the Forum witnessed gracious participation of some of the great leaders of our time - His Excellencies Ambassadors to Thailand from the countries of Brazil, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Hungary, Israel, Laos, Nigeria, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Mongolia, Morocco, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Timor Leste; Charge d'Affaires of Kosovo and Consul General of Georgia; and Business Owners, Investors and professionals such as CEOs, CFOs, CTOs, CSO, CRO, CBO, CHROs, from Asia, Gulf, Africa and beyond.
Mr. Rajat Raj Shukal, Global Head & Principal Partner, AsiaOne Media Group, opened the summit with his welcome address to His Excellencies Ambassadors, "Your Excellencies are here from so many countries. Your Excellencies my warm welcome to all of you. I know all of you are so busy as individuals. You are the first leaders or first citizens of your countries here in Thailand. And it's such a pleasure to have all of you here. And let me tell you that I understand that all of you are not only here to run the embassies as visa centers, but all of you are here as leaders to grow businesses between this country of Thailand and your countries. And I believe it's a fantastic job. Thailand is one of my favorite places and it's grown so much. It had the shortest lockdown. I live in Dubai and I feel Dubai had also one of the shortest lockdowns. But Thailand equally well managed COVID-19."
Talking about the vision behind AsiaOne, he said, "Like many of you, I was growing outside India in Asia and Africa. And whenever we would meet different people, from different countries they would talk about Indians as great knowledge workers. So they would say Indians are great doctors, lawyers, academicians, but no one was saying that Indians are great business leaders. And I spent some of my higher education in the US as well. And honestly, I was not pleased where I was only made to read about American business leaders and their success stories. And that's when I thought of starting AsiaOne magazine and recognize some of the Asian, Indian and African business leaders and talk about their inspiring stories and how they have created success in so many multiple industries."
Distinguished Dignitaries
The following distinguished dignitaries graced the Forum:
 H.E. Mrs. Millicent Cruz-Paredes, Ambassador of Philippines to the Kingdom of Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Mr. Abderrahim Rahhaly, Ambassador of His Majesty the King of Morocco to the Kingdom of Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Ms. Muna Abbas Mahmood Radhi, Ambassador of Bahrain to Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Mr. José Borges dos Santos Júnior, Ambassador of Brazil to Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Ms. Orna Sagiv, Ambassador of Israel to Thailand and non-resident Ambassador to Cambodia, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Mr. Khamphan Anlavan, Ambassador of Laos to the Kingdom of Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Mr. Arman Issetov, Ambassador of the Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Mr. Tumur Amarsanaa, Ambassador of Mongolia to the Kingdom of Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Ms. Itzel Karina Chen Chan, Ambassador of Panama to Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Ms. Ulpiana Lama, Chargés d'affaires a.i. of Kosovo, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Mr. Hun Saroeun, Ambassador of Cambodia to Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Mr. Kiptiness Lindsay Kimwole, Ambassador of Kenya to Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Mr. Ovikuroma Orogun Djebah, Ambassador of Nigeria to Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Mr. Waldemar Dubaniowski, Ambassador of Poland to the Kingdom of Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Mr. Sándor Sipos, Ambassador of Hungary to Thailand, Knight of Honour.
 H.E. Mr. Juvencio de Jesus Martins, Ambassador of Timor Leste to Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Mr. Vikorn Srivikorn, Consul General of Georgia in Bangkok, Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Mr. Mohammed Abdul Hye, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Thailand, Knight of Honour
 Ms. Malaika Arora, Co-Founder, Diva Yoga and Actress, The Indian Film Industry
 Ms. Sophida Jiratritarn, Miss Universe Thailand 2018
 Ms. Jareerat (Baitong) Petsom, Miss Earth Thailand 2021 and Environment and Sustainability Champion

Winning Leaders and Brands
In addition to the Ambassadors of Asian, European, African and Latin-American nations, eminent Asian business leaders and top professionals from different industries and sectors were felicitated at the 19th Asian Business and Social Forum.
Knight of Honour Awards
 H.E. Mrs. Millicent Cruz-Paredes, Ambassador of Philippines to the Kingdom of Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Mr. Abderrahim Rahhaly, Ambassador of His Majesty the King of Morocco to the Kingdom of Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Ms. Muna Abbas Mahmood Radhi, Ambassador of Bahrain to Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Mr. José Borges dos Santos Júnior, Ambassador of Brazil to Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Ms. Orna Sagiv, Ambassador of Israel to Thailand and non-resident Ambassador to Cambodia, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Mr. Khamphan Anlavan, Ambassador of Laos to the Kingdom of Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Mr. Arman Issetov, Ambassador of the Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Mr. Tumur Amarsanaa, Ambassador of Mongolia to the Kingdom of Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Ms. Itzel Karina Chen Chan, Ambassador of Panama to Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Ms. Ulpiana Lama, Chargés d'affaires a.i. of Kosovo, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Mr. Hun Saroeun, Ambassador of Cambodia to Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Mr. Kiptiness Lindsay Kimwole, Ambassador of Kenya to Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Mr. Ovikuroma Orogun Djebah, Ambassador of Nigeria to Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Mr. Waldemar Dubaniowski, Ambassador of Poland to the Kingdom of Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Mr. Sándor Sipos, Ambassador of Hungary to Thailand, Knight of Honour.
 H.E. Mr. Juvencio de Jesus Martins, Ambassador of Timor Leste to Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Mr. Vikorn Srivikorn, Consul General of Georgia in Bangkok, Thailand, Knight of Honour
 H.E. Mr. Mohammed Abdul Hye, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Thailand, Knight of Honour

Global Leader of the Year Awards 2022-23
 Dr. Mark Mabhudhu, CEO, Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (Pvt) Ltd
 Mr. Pirojsha Adi Godrej, Executive Chairman, Godrej Properties Limited
 Mr. Richard Edwin, CEO, Erith Group
 Mr. Sanjib Sahoo, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer, Ingram Micro
 Mr. K Madhavan, Managing Director, LPFLEX International
 Mr. Ronald Colaco, Philanthropist, Founder & Managing Director, Clarks Exotica Convention Resort and Spa
 Mr. Rodgers Mudarikwa, Founder, Medway Medical Supplies
 Mr. Niren Anand, Founder, EverTrade Group
 Mr. NavinVij, Managing Director &CEO, Parabellum International
 Mr. Lal Abdul Salam, CEO, Smithline Reinforced Composites FZ LLC
 Mr. Hersh Bhatt, CEO, Atisfy PTE. LTD
 Mr. Gagan Arora, Founder & President, Vertex Group
 Mr. Gautam Boda, Vice Chairman, JB Boda Group

AsiaOne lconic Numerology Brand of the Year 2022-23 & AsiaOne lconic Numerologist of the Year 2022-23
 Mr. J.C. Chaudhry, Founder & Chairman, Chaudhry Nummero

Asia's Greatest Brands & Leaders 2022-23
 Ms. Malaika Arora, Co-Founder, Diva Yoga and Actress
 Mr. Jogendra Singh, President Finance - Hero Corporate Service Pvt. Ltd., Hero Homes
 Mr. Dinesh Agaskar, Executive Director, ITCC
 Mr. Sakif Shamim, Managing Director, Labaid Cancer Hospital & Super Speciality Centre
 Mr. Kandaswamy Murugesan, Founder, Thai Green Power Solution Co. Ltd.
 Mr. Anand Modi, Founder, AMD Inspirzz
 Mrs. Trina Bhattacharya, Managing Director, Saitech Solution Co. Ltd
 Mr. Saket Gaurav, CMD of ELISTA & TEKNODOME, ELISTA
 Dr. Babu Sudhakar, Chairman & Managing Director, Udazh( Serene Envirotech Solutions Pvt. Ltd)
 Mr. Md Akkas Uddin, Managing Director, La Mensa
 Mr. Shafiqul Islam Rahi, Proprietor, Rahi One Travel
Most Influential Young Asian of the Year 2023 Award
 Ms. Jareerat (Baitong) Petsom, Miss Earth Thailand 2021 and Environment and Sustainability Champion

Women Empowerment Awards 2022-23
 Ms. Sophida Jiratritarn, Miss Universe Thailand 2018
 Dr. Bina Modi, Chairperson & MD, Godfrey Phillips India
 Ms. Neeti Goel, Founder, Keiba / Ostaad / Madras Diaries / House of Ko / Amore villas Alibgh
 Ms. Jaya Subramanian, CSO Executive leadership team, Definitive Healthcare
 Mrs. Swarnalatha Arunachalam, Managing Director, Arunas Heart Care Private Ltd.
 Mrs. Vandana Sharma , Founder, Sekhem Healing Centre Pvt. Ltd
 Ms. Deepitha Kotha Ramesh Babu, Director and Brand Co-Founder, M S Dhoni Global Schools
Asia's Greatest Brands 2023
 Mr. Parth Parmar, Director, PARÉ Innovations Private Limited
 Mr. Chai Eamsiri, Chief Executive Officer, Thai Airways
 Mr Chai Chaiyawan, Director & Chief Executive Officer, Thai Life Insurance
 Mr. Mongkol Hengrojanasophon, Chief Operating Officer, Siam Cement Group
 Mr. Vichai Kulsomphob, Éxecutive Chairman & CEO, SahaPathana Inter-Holding Plc
 Mr. Prasit Boondoungprasert, Chief Executive Officer, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL
 Mrs. Narumol Noi-am, Senior Executive Vice President & CFO, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services
 Dr. Karn Prativedwannakij, Chief Financial Officer, Asset World Corp
 Mr. Tee Seeumpornroj, Chief Financial Officer, Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited

40 Under 40 Most Influential Young Leaders 2022- 23
 Mr. Prince Raj , Managing Director, Ekta Group
 Mr. Swetang Sinha, Group CEO, Sun Multinational DMCC
 Mohamed Saieed, CEO, Potensia Systems LLC
 Mr. Manish Rathi, CEO, Mangal Credit and Fincorp Ltd
 Mr. Abhimanyu Khanna, CEO, TAB Engagement Solutions LLP
 Dr. Shalini, Director, Brown & White Nutraceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
 Sahil Dharia, Founder & CEO, Soothe Healthcare

Most Influential Young Leaders 2023
 Mr. Hrishikesh Datar, Director, Al Adil Group
 Mr. Parth Parmar, Director, PARÉ Innovations Private Limited
 Mr. Hersh Bhatt, CEO, Atisfy PTE. LTD
 Mr. Opesh Singh, Founder, Opesh Group
 Mr. Puneet Gaur, COO & CISO, NextQuarter
 Mr. Mehdi Cherif, CEO & Co-founder, Pulse World
 Mr. Adam Castillo, Managing Director & Partner, Atalian Global Services Myanmar
 Capt Aman Johri, CEO, Jatayu Unmanned Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
 Mr. Anish Maheshwari, CFO, Navkar Corporation Limited
 Mr. Ashish Bhasin, Founder & Managing Director, Marmo Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
 Mr. Ali Kochra, Chairman & Managing Director, Kochra Realty

Asia's Greatest CXOs 2023
 Mr. Chai Eamsiri, Chief Executive Officer, Thai Airways
 Mr Chai Chaiyawan, Director & Chief Executive Officer, Thai Life Insurance
 Mr. Mongkol Hengrojanasophon, Chief Operating Officer, Siam Cement Group
 Mr. Vichai Kulsomphob, Éxecutive Chairman & CEO, SahaPathana Inter-Holding Plc
 Mr. Prasit Boondoungprasert, Chief Executive Officer, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL
 Mrs. Narumol Noi-am, Senior Executive Vice President & CFO, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services
 Dr. Karn Prativedwannakij, Chief Financial Officer, Asset World Corp
 Mr. Tee Seeumpornroj, Chief Financial Officer, Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited

India's Greatest Brands & Leaders 2023
 Mr. Malay Pit, Chairman, Santiniketan Medical College
 Mr. Ashwani Kumar Bhatia, Founder & Managing Director, ARS Steels & Alloys International Pvt Ltd
 Mr. Vineet Saluja, Managing Director, AKEMI India
 Mr. Harish Poojari, Managing Director, iNNOVINC Aspire Infratech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
 Mr. Nirvik Saha, Director, International School of Hospitality Management
 Mr. Navin Rajpal, CEO & Director, Relisys Medical Devices
 Mr. Sunil Desai, Managing Director, Dextra India
 Mr. Nikhil Agarwal, Whole Time Director & CEO, Campus Activewear Ltd
 CA Ashish Surendra Shah, Ednovate - Innovating Education, Founder and CEO
 CA Muppala Sridhar, Chairman, Tapasya College Of Commerce And Management
 Mr. Arif Fazlani, Managing Director, Fazlani Realty
 Mr. Dhaval Shah, Director, Lance LED Lighting

India's Greatest Brands 2022-23
 Mr. M. Balaji, CEO, Clarks Exotica Convention Resort and Spa
 Mr. Ashish Bhasin, Founder & Managing Director, Marmo Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
 Mr. Vivek Khanna, Managing Director, Indic Electronics
 Mrs. Swarnalatha Arunachalam, Managing Director, Arunas Heart Care Private Ltd.

India's Fastest Growing Brands 2023
 Mr. Opesh Singh, Founder, Opesh Group
 Dr. S. Saibabu, Chairman & Managing Director, Pollucare Engineers India Pvt. Ltd.
 Mr. Soumya Acharya, Co-founder, Customer Experience Lab - Sparrow
 Mr. Manish Rathi, CEO, Mangal Credit and Fincorp Ltd
 Mr. Nitin Naik, Founder & CEO, Blueberry Semiconductors
India's Fastest Growing Leaders 2023
 Dr. S. Saibabu, Chairman & Managing Director, Pollucare Engineers India Pvt. Ltd.
 Mr. Soumya Acharya, Co-founder, Customer Experience Lab - Sparrow

Business Leader of the Year 2023 - Asia Americas Africa
 Mr. Ravi Sehgal, President, ITCC
 Mr. Manu Bhardwaj, Executive Director, ITCC
COVID-19 Commitment Award
 Mr. Sushil Kumar Dhanuka, Honorary Treasurer, ITCC
 Mr. Samir Yamdagni, Executive Director, ITCC

Bangladesh's Best Brand & Leader 2021-22
 Mohammed Shafiqul Alam Jewel, Managing Director, AMMS Logistics
Most Trusted Real Estate Brand 2022-23
 Mr. Ashish Kaul, CMO, Hero Homes

Emerging Leader of the Year 2023
 Mr. Arjun Dhanak, Director, Kanz Jewels
Youth Icon of the Year 2022-23
 Mr. Vivek Dinodiya, Director, PL Global Impex PTE LTD

AsiaOne Most Influential Lawyer 2022-23
 Mr. Sourav Ghosh, Managing Partner, S Jalan & Co.
 Mr. Samrat Sengupta, Equity Partner, S Jalan & Co.
India's Most Influential Legal Brand 2022-23
 S Jalan & Co.

World's Greatest Brands 2023
 Medway Medical Supplies
 Sankalp Group

World's Greatest Leaders 2023
 Dr. Kailash Goenka, CMD, Sankalp Group

Asia's Greatest Brands & Leaders 2023
 Md Golam Sarwar, Chairman, Prantik Group, Bangladesh

India's Greatest Leaders 2022-23
 Mr. Nitin Naik, Founder & CEO, Blueberry Semiconductors
Fintech Brand & Leader of the Year 2022-23
 Mr. Nikhilesh Tiwari, Founder & CEO, Spay Technology Pvt Ltd

Fintech Brand & Leader of the Year 2022-23
 Mr. Nikhilesh Tiwari, Founder & CEO, Spay Technology Pvt Ltd

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