We Communicate Your Leadership Thoughts
We Communicate Your Leadership Thoughts
Turab Ur Rahaman , Director, Sab Express
For long, Indian leaders have had an influential presence in Saudi Arabia, particularly in sectors such as logistics, trade, and operations. Their contributions not only drive business growth but also strengthen the cultural and economic ties between India and the Kingdom. Such leaders showcase the power of resilience, adaptability, and collaboration in a globalized world, making significant strides in shaping industries and creating lasting impacts. Turab Ur Rahaman, Director of Operations at SAB Express is one such leader whose professional journey has been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride.
Despite his academic background being unrelated to his career path, Turab’s early confidence as a public speaker led him into the sales profession. His initial success in sales set him on a path of continuous growth, and by the age of 23, he became the youngest Sales Manager in his first company. Over the years, Turab embraced challenges and took on assignments that were outside his comfort zone, learning from both successes and setbacks.
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Top 10 Indian Leaders in Saudi Arabia - 2025
In Saudi Arabia, Indian leadership has been instrumental in maximizing economic growth, advancing innovation, and contributing to market development. With skills in finance, technology, and management, they have facilitated identifying business opportunities between India & Saudi Arabia.
Indian leadership has enhanced trade relations, raised foreign investment levels, and supported knowledge-sharing opportunities between India and Saudi Arabia to the benefit of both economies. Their market contribution spans multiple sectors, including banking, healthcare, energy and information technology. By identifying and implementing innovative initiatives and modern financial solutions, they have enhanced the productivity of financiers associated with markets and private organizations. Many have played a key role in facilitating digital transformation including deploying AI-powered solutions and enhancing entrepreneurship, which falls within the context of Vision 2030.
"Indian leaders in Saudi Arabia are driving advancements in AI, fintech, and smart infrastructure, ensuring that businesses remain globally competitive and future-ready"
From an economic development perspective, their contributions have included the facilitation of infrastructure development, financial sector evolution, and trade diversification. They have also been central in facilitating investments in renewable energy, smart cities, and digital finance. Their adaptability to changing market conditions and ability to collaborate with global partners has made them an asset in the effort to enhance economic growth in Saudi Arabia.
These leaders are at the leading edge of anticipating the next technologies, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and other sustainable alternatives. Their engagement in technology-driven initiatives will maintain the industry’s competitiveness and supply the global innovation agenda. They create a pathway for new business models and digital ecosystems by promoting R&D, which ultimately creates the future of a smarter and more sustainable economy. As Saudi Arabia seeks to become a global marketplace and technology-rich country, Indian leaders remain active contributors to the economy through initiatives, partnerships across borders, and innovative and strategic leadership to provide the future of industries and society.
CEO Insights in this issue presents a list of ‘Top 10 Indian Leaders in Saudi Arabia - 2025' who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in offering effective skills to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable knowledge.
Our subscribers play a decisive role in finalization of our annual list of "Top 10 Indian Leaders in Saudi Arabia - 2025" by nominating those which have served them with excellence and are praiseworthy. If you feel there is a company that deserves to be on our annual list, do write to us about them mentioning their value proposition.
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Ashish J, Vice President & GM - Saudi Arabia | Appinventiv | He focuses on market expansion by spearheading strategic initiatives that improve both visibility and revenue in the region, showcasing skills in communication, problem-solving, and team development |
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Azaz Rasool , Director - AI & Data Strategy | Al Rajhi Bank | With experience in technology, banking and telecom, he brings a comprehensive viewpoint to telecom and financial innovations and having worked in various multinational companies |
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Chandrasekar Ramachandran, Principal Director & Head - Banking & Insurance (Saudi Arabia) | LTIMindtree | With more than 23 years of experience in the IT service and consulting industry, he specializes in strategic planning, team development, vendor management, program management, and business intelligence |
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Kingsly Jose, Vice President | Technical Development Company | He has over thirty years of experience focused on modern solutions, efficiency, and sustainability, significantly contributing to initiatives that align with Saudi Arabia's vision for a dynamic and forward-looking infrastructure |
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Manish Saini, Head - Digital Revenue | Quara Finance | He has expertise in digital transformation, revenue enhancement, e-commerce, omni channel strategies, business development, strategic alliances, product marketing, team leadership, market expansion, and customer experience |
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Nabeel Ahmad, Director | Musanadah Facilities Management | A multi-talented professional using his expertise to create innovative solutions that drive environmental impact and promote a more sustainable future |
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Rohit Chugh, CEO | Arabian Mills | He focuses on developing vision and strategy, enhancing organizational capabilities, improving operational efficiency, creating new products, managing profit and loss, and driving business transformation |
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Turab Ur Rahaman , Director | SAB Express | With almost thirty years of experience in the logistics and transportation industry across different regions, he is recognized for his leadership, cultural adaptability, and strong focus on building lasting relationships |
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Vedapuri Thachampattu, Chief Country Officer | Landmark Arabia | With over 36 years of experience in the GCC and SEA regions, he has a strong track record in managing diverse sectors such as fashion, home goods, electronics, and sports, with a focus on product management and sales growth |
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Vishal Wanchoo, CEO - Oxagon | NEOM | He has four decades of senior leadership experience in the global energy, healthcare, and aviation sectors, showcasing his ability to guide organizations through critical periods of growth and development |
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