Awal Plastics: Signage pioneers in the Middle East
Ishtiaq Mehkri
In conversation with Ronnie Surty, Group CEO of Awal Plastics
Please tell us about your background and professional journey and how you came to be the Group CEO of Awal Plastics?
With very humble beginnings during my formative years in Mumbai, I studied and worked simultaneously and created a successful career that spanned over 36 years in various blue-chip multi-national organisations.
From selling cutlery (forks and spoons) for leading cutlery manufacturing company in Mumbai and then moving to Hong Kong at the age of 19, I managed international brands from a very early stage in my life, ranging from segments in household goods, electronics, automotive, FMCG and manufacturing across the Middle East, Africa and other global geographical locations.
Question:
A. Discuss leadership and management as you have experienced it in your working career. Discuss how these roles might differ in the military situation from those in general industry.
B. Report on any proposal for change that you have instigated (present, past or future organisation), or intend to instigate. A key idea in gaining acceptance is to address the WIIFM ( What s in it for me ) feature/s that apply to each executive present at your presentation, or otherwise have to approve your proposal. List these, with positions held (titles, not names) and how to realise benefits through active engagements.
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From left, Morrison Inc. administrators: Chase Hughes, vice president of field operations; Ken Morrison, senior vice president; and David Haas, president. Morrison Inc. is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2021. (Photo Provided)
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