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Best CEO Profiles in Asia

Profiles of chief executives judged on the record: what they inherited, what they changed, and what the numbers show.

Across Asia the research follows the capital: manufacturing, semiconductors, trade corridors and the companies moving between them.

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Noel Tata wants Tata Trusts to build institutions, not just fund them

Noel Tata wants Tata Trusts to build institutions, not just fund them

Tata Trusts disbursed ₹1,556.31 crore in 2025-26, about 72% more than a year earlier, and its chairman says the next phase is about owning outcomes: a planned network of forty to fifty not-for-profit general hospitals and new places of learning.

By WCRC Leaders Editorial Desk

DP World hands Asia Pacific to its CFO, Jason Varsamidis

DP World hands Asia Pacific to its CFO, Jason Varsamidis

DP World has promoted the finance chief of its Asia Pacific business to run it. The timing matters: the group's home port is handling far fewer boxes, and Asia is where its growth now comes from.

By WCRC Leaders Editorial Desk

Mohit Joshi's Tech Mahindra: 14.8% margin, one step short of 15%

Mohit Joshi's Tech Mahindra: 14.8% margin, one step short of 15%

Ten quarters after taking charge, Tech Mahindra's chief executive has doubled the company's operating margin and kept deal wins above $1bn for a year. The final test of his FY27 promise comes in the next two quarters.

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ManpowerGroup hands its top job to Becky Frankiewicz as AI reshapes work

ManpowerGroup hands its top job to Becky Frankiewicz as AI reshapes work

One of the world's largest staffing companies has named its strategy chief as its next chief executive, with Jonas Prising staying on as Executive Chair. The choice tells boards a good deal about what the talent business now values in a leader.

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Sridhar Vembu: The Rural Tech Visionary Redefining Global SaaS from India

Sridhar Vembu: The Rural Tech Visionary Redefining Global SaaS from India

India’s Best CEOs 2025: How Zoho’s unconventional CEO built a billion-dollar software empire while staying rooted in Indian villages and values. Sridhar Vembu, the CEO and co-founder of Zoho Corporation, stands out—not for loud launches or mega funding rounds, but for building one of the world’s most successful SaaS companies through frugality, deep engineering, and […]

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The Gold Visionary: Rajesh Mehta’s Journey from Small-Time Trader to Global Magnate

The Gold Visionary: Rajesh Mehta’s Journey from Small-Time Trader to Global Magnate

India’s Best CEOs: How Rajesh Mehta built Rajesh Exports into a $25B powerhouse, refining 35% of the world’s gold—while keeping ethics and innovation at its core. In the bustling markets of Bangalore in the early 1980s, few could have predicted that a young entrepreneur named Rajesh Mehta—armed with ambition, resilience, and a small family business—would […]

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Fang Hongbo: Leading Midea Group’s Global Transformation Through Strategic Innovation

Fang Hongbo: Leading Midea Group’s Global Transformation Through Strategic Innovation

How Midea’s Chairman and CEO is reshaping the global home appliance industry with visionary leadership and a commitment to efficiency and sustainability Fang Hongbo, Chairman and CEO of Midea Group has been instrumental in evolving the company from a local manufacturer into a global powerhouse, renowned for its innovation, operational excellence, and commitment to sustainable […]

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Takashi Tanaka: Architect of KDDI’s Global Transformation and Sustainability Leadership

Takashi Tanaka: Architect of KDDI’s Global Transformation and Sustainability Leadership

How KDDI’s Chairman has redefined telecom leadership by balancing innovation, global expansion, and ESG impact. Since assuming the role of President in 2010 and later Chairman in 2018, Takashi Tanaka, Chairman of KDDI Corporation has been instrumental in steering KDDI through significant transformations, positioning it as a global leader in the industry “Our responsibility extends […]

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India’s Best CEOs 2024: The Rise and Legacy of Sunil Bharti Mittal: An Editorial Deep Dive into the Visionary Telecom Tycoon

India’s Best CEOs 2024: The Rise and Legacy of Sunil Bharti Mittal: An Editorial Deep Dive into the Visionary Telecom Tycoon

In the annals of Indian business history, few names resonate as profoundly as Sunil Bharti Mittal, the visionary entrepreneur who transformed the telecommunications landscape in India and beyond. Born into a modest family in Ludhiana, Punjab, Mittal’s journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most influential business leaders of our time is […]

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