• Lalit Kumar Golchha,  Founder & Director, Trade Partners

    Lalit Kumar Golchha , Founder & Director, Trade Partners

  • In today's interconnected business landscape, Indian professionals have made an extraordinary mark in global leadership roles. Their resilience, cultural versatility, and strategic mindset have propelled them to the helm of multinational organizations, reshaping the narrative of leadership. Among such elites in Singapore, Lalit Kumar Golchha, Founder & Director, Trade Partners stands as a shining example of Indian leadership excellence, earning widespread acclaim for his exceptional vision, unwavering determination, and transformative impact. Lalit’s journey from India to Dubai in 2017 marked the beginning of a transformative career that led him to the global stage. During his years in Dubai, he honed his expertise in international trade, forged critical connections, and laid the groundwork for his entrepreneurial ventures.

  • Lalit Kumar Golchha : Navigating Business Success With Industry Excellence

Indian-Origin Leaders Contributing to the City-State's Future

By: Sujith Vasudevan, Managing Editor

A couple of months have passed since US President Donald Trump introduced substantial changes to the country's import policy, particularly in foreign trade. Trump slapped a 10 percent

The Due Diligence Divide: Where Startups Win or Lose Investor Trust

By: Priyanka Madnani, Founder & CEO, Terex Ventures

Priyanka has over ten years of experience as a startup advisor and pitch expert, both in India and on global platforms, assisting more than 10,000 startups in transforming their ideas into compelling

Top 10 Indian Leaders in  Singapore - 2025

CPaaS to Enhance AI Tools' Capabilities, Meet Business Needs in the Cloud

By: Rajdip Gupta, MD & Group CEO, Route Mobile Limited

Among the world's young entrepreneurs, Route Mobile has grown to be one of the leading global Cloud Communications companies offering Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) under

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Marketing and CX Enforcing Ripple Effect on Real Estate

By: Dr. Vishesh Rawat, Vice President & Head of Marketing, Sales, & CRM, M2K Group

Dr. Vishesh is an experienced professional with a demonstrated track record of 25 years in Marketing, Sales, Business Development, Leasing, Strategy, and managing large projects. He has developed deep

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Analysing Profitability In The Building Materials Industry In India: Key Insights For Growth

By: Abinash Mishra, CMO, Captain Steel India

The building materials industry in India is an essential sector that plays a crucial part in the economic development of the country. With the ongoing growth of the construction and infrastructure industries, there

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  • Top 10 Indian Leaders in Singapore - 2025

    Leadership teams from India in Singapore are ever-shifting and multi-dimensional forces that appropriate and pursue many dominant dimensions of influence to address regional and global factors. Their influence is enabled through extensive knowledge in sectors such as technology, finance, health, and sustainability. Leaders from the Indian Diaspora are uniquely positioned due to their conceptualization and situational understanding that rarely catch up to any leaders of like organizations. They have an ongoing strategic vision for the future. Because of their ability to connect and bridge across different marketplaces, they are highly collaborative contributors to growth, transformation, and collaboration across Asia and the globe. 

    The leadership from India in Singapore leverage their global perspective of the cultural traits that define their heritage: resilience and entrepreneurship. They develop inclusive workplaces, partnerships, and collaborations that are limited by boundaries or distance. The emphasis is placed on purposeful growth, ethics, and long-term value; which comfortably aligns with Singaporean outlook on innovation, governance, and sustainability.

    "Indian leaders in Singapore embody a unique fusion of global vision and cultural depth, driving innovation while building bridges across diverse markets"

    They have an influential way of working through business issues that creates inclusive business environments, encouraging cross border collaboration. This type of leadership pattern is characterized by intentionally created growth and ethical behaviour, depending on value created for the long haul, which captures the essence of what Singapore itself aims to accomplish; innovation, governance and sustainability. 

    Senior Indian professionals are shaping directions of approaches to corporate strategy, influencing organizations as they adopt digital and smart city solutions, manage economic volatility, and respond to technological disruption. Their presence also provides connectivity for Singapore to emerging markets, especially across the Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and ensures Singapore will remain a trusted space for global talent.

     CEO Insights in this issue presents a list of ‘Top 10 Indian Leaders in Singapore - 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.

Top 10 Indian Leaders in Singapore - 2025

Company Logo Company Management Company Name Company Description
NEC Corporation Aalok Kumar, Corporate SVP & Global Business Head - Smart City NEC Corporation With expertise in smart infrastructure, IoT, and urban technology solutions, he drives the development and implementation of intelligent city platforms, fostering innovation and sustainability to enhance urban living
Bricoleur Consulting Singapore Anu D'souza,CEO & Managing Director Bricoleur Consulting Singapore With more than three decades of experience in marketing, her expertise in entrepreneurship spans both non-profits and consumer goods, giving her a comprehensive understanding of running businesses, leading teams, and driving growth
 Schaeffler Dharmesh Arora, CEO - Asia Pacific Schaeffler He excels in driving regional growth, innovation, and operational excellence across diverse markets, and is committed to delivering high-performance solutions and long-term value for customers and stakeholders
 KMPG Singapore Gaurav Singh, Director KMPG Singapore With expertise in financial advisory, risk management, and digital transformation, he guides complex client engagements, helping businesses navigate regulatory challenges and unlock growth through data-driven insights
 Ogilvy Kunal Jeswani, CEO Ogilvy With experience in advertising, brand strategy, and digital transformation, he is known for driving creative excellence and innovation, leading the company’s growth across markets while championing communication
Trade Partners Lalit Kumar Golchha , Founder & Director Trade Partners He has more than 15 years of experience managing and scaling projects, companies, products, and services across India and international markets, including Southeast Asia and the Middle East
 Saxo Mahesh Sethuraman, CEO - Singapore Saxo With over 15 years of experience in financial services, trading, and business strategy, he leads the company’s growth in the region, focusing on innovation, client-centric solutions, and more
Mandai Park Holdings Piyush Gupta, Chairman Mandai Park Holdings He has extensive experience in banking, sustainability, and corporate governance, he plays a key role in shaping the company’s transformation into a world-class nature and wildlife destination
LinkedIn Pratap Kaul, Director - Global Programs LinkedIn With a wealth of experience in designing and scaling high-impact initiatives, he oversees cross-functional teams to drive global strategy, streamline operations, and enhance member and partner experiences
 Klarendon Partners Ramchander Avanavadi Subramaniam,Senior Managing Partner Klarendon Partners With nearly four decades of experience in strategic marketing, P&L management, business strategy, and sales and distribution, he focuses on inclusion, continuous learning, and accountability

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