Asian Business

At the Asian Business Awards 2024, Nish Kankiwala, CEO of John Lewis Partnership, shared his incredible journey of overcoming challenges and transforming adversity into success. From his early days as an immigrant in the UK to becoming a top business executive, his story is one of perseverance, hard work, and a constant drive to prove people wrong. "There's always something better," he says, reflecting on his path to success. His story, shaped by his immigrant roots and work ethic, proves that with grit and a commitment to progress, anything is possible. ? Watch the full interview: https://lnkd.in/ghbf-9Pn? ? #ABA2024 #AsianBusinessAwards24?#EasternEye #BusinessExcellence #AsianEntrepreneurs #BusinessEventOfTheYear??

Nish Kankiwala, CEO of the John Lewis Partnership, wins the Asian Business CEO of the Year Award for his transformative leadership that revitalised one of the UK’s most iconic retailers. From pioneering sustainability initiatives to enhancing customer experiences and supply chain effectiveness, Nish’s vision is shaping the future of retail in the digital age. Reflecting on his journey, Nish said, "Never be afraid to try—you’ll be amazed at what you can achieve." A powerful message for future leaders everywhere! Congratulations?to a truly inspiring leader! Indorama Corporation Koolesh Shah Family Foundation Regent Pratham UK State Bank of India UK The Westcombe Group Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited 2024 Winners: https://lnkd.in/gE8TU7jb #ABA2024 #AsianBusinessAwards24 #BusinessExcellence #AsianEntrepreneurs #BusinessEventOfTheYear

The spirit to endeavour and courage was everywhere you looked in the room… as we celebrated the great and the good at the Asian Business Awards at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London. ?????? It was the launch of the Asian Rich List too - packed with journeys that make you sit up, inspire and think WOW! ?????? Now in its 26th year the last time I had attended the event was a decade ago?? Compere Nihal Arthanayake did a great job and a first class interview with the CEO of John Lewis Partnership Nish Kankiwala. Great insight and pearls of wisdom in a remarkable career working for Hovis, Pepsi Co, Burger King - the Hovis and toaster story was on point and one I’ll always remember.?????? Fab to see Surinder Arora again too - you know quality leaders because they have the ability to stay grounded and humble despite their incredible success ?? A big shout out to the lovely team at Arbuthnot Latham and especially my beautiful friend Sherelle Sehangera - thanks for your kind hospitality. Dhaval Gore so enjoyed our conversation. This was a high end, top quality night. ?? Well organised with excellent food and drink. ?? Well timed and on time. ?? With super live performances from Patrick Alan - singers I would have loved to hear more from ?? Congratulations to all the winners including Brown and Burk UK, Shripriya Khaitan Dhelia Lavanya Gamsani Wanis International Foods Great funds raised for Pratham UK too. Dr Nikita Solanki reminding us how the charity helps over 5 million children and young people every year - you heard that right. ?????? Final thanks to organisers Kalpesh Solanki and Shailesh Solanki! BAWE - British Association of Women Entrepreneurs Ladiesfirst Professional Development We Are Novi International Women's Forum Neeta Halai Veena P. Poonam Halai Raj Meghani Judy Hart

Today marks an unforgettable day in the history of Valimex Foodservice and for me in my personal journey as an entrepreneur. I spent a number of years (whilst at PwC) attending the Asian Business Awards with clients and colleagues Dipan Shah Ruby Parmar Suzi Woolfson. 8 years later, I am delighted to announce Valimex Foodservice as winners of the 2024 Fast Growth company of the Year award at the 2024 Asian Business Awards. Thank you to my brother and business partner Raaj Thakrar for the incredible journey, and a massive thank you to the Valimex Foodservice Family for their hard work and dedication, without whom none of this would be possible Michael Thorpe Jack Teixeira Dan Whitmore #foodservice #hospitality #bestofbritish #innovation #freshproduce

Attending and representing State Bank of India UK (Leading Sponsorer)at the Asian Business Awards in London was a Privilege. It provided a valuable opportunity to learn from accomplished Asian Industrialist and leaders who have made a significant impact on the global business landscape. I gained valuable insights into their contributions and how they have shaped the global business ecosystem. State Bank of India UK will always be along side such businesses to help them achieve new Milestones. Heartiest congratulations to all the Awardees of 2024.

We were delighted to attend the Asian Business Awards 2024 last night, celebrating innovation and success within the Asian community. A proud moment for us was seeing our founders, Dr. Selva Pankaj and Tharshiny Pankaj present this year’s Asian Rich List, and also be featured in it, recognising their vision and impact over the last 25 years. Congratulations to all honourees, and thank you to the organisers for an inspiring evening! #RegentGlobal #AsianBusinessAwards #AsianRichList #Leadership #Innovation

A lovely evening at the Asian Business Awards with Team Sigma - Independent Together , Rajiv Shah Sonia Shah Krishna Patel Chirag Davda Abby Cooper Marta Przysiezna Vince Mulgrew and honoured to be receiving an Award for the business recognising the Next Generation. This is a testament to the entire company and what we have achieved in the past few years through hard work, determination and being dedicated to align ourselves with the values the business has been founded on. Congratulations to all involved in our journey. Many thanks to our founders Dr Bharat Shah , CBE Manish Shah Kamal Shah and fellow directors Bhavin Shah Paras Shah Raj Haria for their support. Extended appreciation to Asian Media Group Preetesh Patel, ACSI and Gitanjali Sharma Mathur Manish Vaidya for their kind hospitality on the night and of course to Raj Yadav for his ongoing support and keeping my team entertained! Congratulations to all the winners!

A great evening hosted by Asian Business met fantastic Entrepreneurs, great food and LIVE music. Thanks Surb Kaur B.Sc M.Sc MCBI Aijan Aldridge BA CeMAP Hamraj (Raj) S. from Together - loans, mortgages & finance for having me.

Brilliant evening at the Asian Business Awards. Thank you Shailesh Solanki for the invitation. Such an energised atmosphere in the room, insightful business advice from Nish Kankiwala, alongside important philanthropic messages. And the walk over Westminster bridge always gives a little bit of magic ? #AsianBusinessAwards #Philanthropy

Thank you so much for this incredible honor. On behalf of the entire Fabpad team, we would like to express our gratitude to the Asian Business Awards and the esteemed judges for recognizing our commitment to sustainability. This award is not just a celebration of what we’ve accomplished, but a reminder of the responsibility we have to continue making a difference in the personal hygiene industry. At Fabpad, we believe that sustainable choices should be accessible, effective, and empowering, and this recognition fuels our commitment to driving positive change for our planet and our communities. Thank you to our team, partners, and customers who inspire us daily. We’re thrilled to be on this journey together and look forward to building a brighter, greener future. Thank you. #awards #sustainablebusinessoftheyear #asianbusinessawards #smallwins #upwards #london