“It is both an honor and a humbling experience to be recognized as a visionary in the first edition of the Indian CEO Awards. The citation stands as a testament to the extreme dedication and commitment I have placed in making Danube a premier brand in building materials and home interiors,” Rizwan Sajan, Founder and Chairman, Danube, said.
“This award has given me more confidence in aiming for more long term goals for the company while at the same time become an inspiration for fellow entrepreneurs who are now in the process of developing the roadmap of opportunities for their businesses. This recognition also affirms the advantage of having a vision for your business, putting out the strong message that setting long term goals pays off in the future.”
The 1st Indian CEO Awards was organized by CEO Middle East magazine, a sister publication to Arabian Business. The inaugural event also featured a surprise ‘Trade Relations’ award for India’s Consular General Sanjay Verma. Other big winners of the night included EMKE Group founder Yusuffali MA (Lifetime Achievement Award), Standard Chartered boss V Shankar (Banking CEO of the Year), Apparel Group boss Nilesh Ved (Fastest Growing Company), Sarah Belhasa (Female CEO of the Year), Dr. BR Shetty (Healthcare CEO of the Year) and Nikai Group founder Paras Shahdadpuri (International Achievement).