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You stepped into leadership roles at a young age. What gave you Who within or outside the family became your most important
the confidence to join the family enterprise instead of pursuing a
different path and how did you first prove yourself inside a global
industrial company?
From the very start, it was clear to me that joining the family
business was my path. Every choice I made, from my education
and university courses to internships and work experience, was
aimed at equipping me with the skills needed to seamlessly
integrate into APAR. After gaining valuable experience during a
year with Ergon Inc. in the US, a pivotal conversation with my
grandfather led to a shared decision: I would relocate to the UAE
to establish APAR’s speciality oils plant in the Hamriyah Free
Zone. So, I set off to begin a journey that would span a decade.
When you set out to scale APAR’s speciality oils business what
were the tactical moves you prioritized that created early
momentum?
Strategic overseas expansion of APAR is driven by the vision
of making our products ‘better, faster, cheaper and greener’.
Establishing Petroleum Specialities FZE in Sharjah has been a
pivotal move, creating a robust manufacturing and export hub
that facilitates access to diverse markets across the Middle
East, North Africa and beyond. We recognized that proximity to
customers is essential, leading to a deliberate geographical
diversification approach.
Our focus on broadening the product portfolio and building a
resilient supply chain, coupled with strategic partnerships and
continuous innovation, has empowered APAR to serve across
the globe. This strategic positioning enables us to navigate the
complexities of today’s supply chain disruptions while strengthening
our global footprint and maintaining competitive edge.
sounding board, and what single piece of advice from them
changed how you approach strategy or execution?
In my early days, my grandfather was my greatest mentor. He
set me on the path to independence while still being deeply
involved in the family business. A line he often repeated, which
I will never forget, was that “a seed doesn’t grow in the shadow
of the tree”. He encouraged me to step away from him, my
father and my uncle, urging me to carve out my own path, learn
from my own mistakes and develop my unique leadership style
without their direct influence. I remain eternally grateful to him
for guiding me toward this journey of self-discovery and growth.
How do you see your generation’s role in redefining the public
image of Indian industrial businesses on the global stage?
Our generation is reshaping industrial India to be seen as
trusted and reliable, product innovators and sustainability
leaders, not just cost-efficient suppliers. We are forging strong
global partnerships across continents while championing eco-
friendly advancements such as biodegradable transformer oils.
By leveraging AI-powered predictive maintenance, machine
learning-driven quality control, real-time sensor data analytics,
digital twins and automated workflow optimization, we enhance
manufacturing efficiency and product reliability. Embracing
advanced automation and AI-enabled supply chain forecasting
further drives agility and precision. Through this progressive
approach, we are building reputable brands synonymous
with quality, engineering excellence and adherence to global
standards, elevating Indian industry’s credibility and forward-
looking spirit on the world stage.
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