{"id":95374,"date":"2026-10-23T20:29:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T14:59:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newswireindia.in\/index.php\/2026\/10\/23\/malaysia-hosted-influential-leaders-of-asia-as-team-marksmen-celebrated-leadership-that-shaped-the-future\/"},"modified":"2026-10-23T20:29:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T14:59:04","slug":"malaysia-hosted-influential-leaders-of-asia-as-team-marksmen-celebrated-leadership-that-shaped-the-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newswireindia.in\/index.php\/2026\/10\/23\/malaysia-hosted-influential-leaders-of-asia-as-team-marksmen-celebrated-leadership-that-shaped-the-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Malaysia Hosted Influential Leaders of Asia as Team Marksmen Celebrated Leadership That Shaped the Future"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Delhi [India], October 23:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.teammarksmen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Team Marksmen Network<\/strong><\/a> hosted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teammarksmen.com\/recognitions\/2026\/Influential-Leaders-of-Asia-2026-27\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Influential Leaders of Asia 2026<\/strong><\/a> on <strong>9 October 2026 at Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara, Malaysia,<\/strong> marking a significant milestone in the platform\u2019s expansion beyond India and its recognition of visionary leaders shaping businesses, industries, and the region\u2019s evolving landscape.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Themed <strong>\u201cLeading with Resilience, Rising with Purpose,\u201d<\/strong> this initiative brought together prominent business leaders, industry pioneers and policymakers to recognise leadership excellence, organisational transformation and contributions to Asia\u2019s evolving economic landscape.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event unfolded with a welcome address by <strong>Sharad Gupta, Co-Founder &amp; MD, Team Marksmen Network<\/strong>. He highlighted Asia\u2019s worldwide impact in innovation, technology, and industry. He also stated that Leaders must develop trust and resilient organisations while adjusting to geopolitical shifts, artificial intelligence, and sustainability problems. Additionally, he emphasised the significance of honouring companies and executives for their contributions to communities and sectors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The evening commenced with our keynote address by <strong>Dato\u2019 Sri Dr Haji Irmohizam, Group Managing Director, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur<\/strong>, on <em>\u201cThe New Asian Playbook: Leading Through Uncertainty, Winning Through Purpose.\u201d<\/em> His address shared his belief in lifelong learning, highlighting how knowledge is essential for success. He discussed the growing complexity and uncertainty of today\u2019s world, where geopolitical changes, natural disasters, and artificial intelligence are reshaping industries and influencing business decisions. He underscored the importance of adaptability, noting that while we cannot predict every disruption, we can prepare ourselves to respond with resilience and clarity.<\/p>\n<p>Bringing together diverse perspectives on the future of business and leadership, the symposium featured a power panel titled <em>\u201cFrom Regional Champions to Global Powerhouses: Building Organisations for Asia\u2019s Next Decade.\u201d<\/em> The session brought together distinguished industry leaders <strong>Hrishikesh Pawar, Managing Director Malaysia &amp; Brunei, Otis Elevators; Krishnamurthy Sriram, CEO and Executive Director, Malaysia, Wipro Unza; Puneet Bhatla, Managing Director, GE Power India Limited &amp; GEV Steam Power Services India Leader; and Siva K Pichai, Managing Director Asia, BMI Group,<\/strong> which was moderated by <strong>Anuar Shuib, Chairman of the International Development Committee of the Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC),<\/strong> to discuss the strategic priorities shaping Asia\u2019s next phase of growth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The discussion focused on how businesses can handle economic and political challenges, use AI effectively, build stronger organisations, and earn trust through sustainable practices and good governance.<\/p>\n<p>Adding to the evening\u2019s deliberations, Chief Guest <strong>Dr. V. Sivakumar<\/strong> delivered an address on <em>\u201cAsia\u2019s Defining Decade: Unlocking Growth Through Visionary Leadership and Global Collaboration.\u201d<\/em> \u00a0The address highlighted Asia\u2019s defining decade, emphasising visionary leadership, responsible AI adoption, innovation, and global collaboration. It stressed the importance of sustainable and inclusive growth, job creation, and investment in people, concluding that Asia\u2019s future prosperity depends on the choices made today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ceremony celebrated the achievements of leading brands, acknowledging their continued efforts to strengthen credibility, inspire consumer confidence, and shape the future of their respective industries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Driven by research, this unique initiative shortlisted the following influential leaders from across industries, those recognised in a glittering recognition ceremony included:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dato\u2019 Sri Dr. Haji Irmohizam, Group Managing Director, World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur<\/li>\n<li>Anuar Shuib, Chairman of the International Development Committee of the Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC)<\/li>\n<li>Asif Abbas, Managing Director, Malaysia &amp; Vietnam, Buhler Group<\/li>\n<li>Bhavna Agarwal, Managing Director, HPE India<\/li>\n<li>Bijuraj Sarangi, Managing Director \u2013 Business Transformation &amp; Growth, Accenture Southeast Asia<\/li>\n<li>Dr. V. Sivakumar, Member of Parliament for Batu Gajah, Member of Parliamentary Select Committee on Nation Building, Education and Human Resources Development, Chairman of Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MYCEB)<\/li>\n<li>Hrishikesh Pawar, Managing Director \u2013 Malaysia and Brunei, Otis Elevators<\/li>\n<li>Kenny Ong, Managing Director, Sony Music Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam And Special Projects Southeast Asia<\/li>\n<li>Krishan Bhargava<\/li>\n<li>Krishnamurthy Sriram, CEO and Executive Director, Malaysia, Wipro Unza<\/li>\n<li>Naveen GV, Chief Global COE Officer &amp; Managing\u00a0Director, Benchmark Gensuite<\/li>\n<li>Puneet Bhatla, Managing Director, GE Power India Limited and GEV Steam Power Services India Leader<\/li>\n<li>Sagar Dighe, Chief Executive Officer, MAG Culinary Solutions (MAGCS)<\/li>\n<li>Shailendra Shukla, Managing Director, Mobility Group, Eaton Industries<\/li>\n<li>Shaji Varghese, CEO, Muthoot FinCorp Ltd<\/li>\n<li>Siva K Pichai, Managing Director, Asia, BMI Group<\/li>\n<li>Sudipta Adhya, Managing Director &amp; Co-Head, Bank of New York, India<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reflecting on the evening,\u00a0<strong>Rajesh Khubchandani<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Co-Founder and Managing Director, Team Marksmen Network<\/strong>, remarked, \u201cThis edition not only celebrated exceptional individual journeys but reinforced the collective strategic intent of India\u2019s corporate sector. True leadership must be rooted in purpose to navigate complexity and ensure India\u2019s ascent remains both powerful and sustained.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>About Team Marksmen Network:<\/u><\/strong><br \/>Team Marksmen Network (TMN)\u00a0is India\u2019s fastest-growing B2B media firm, dedicated to driving\u00a0industry leadership, fostering collaboration, and\u00a0igniting thought leadership\u00a0across sectors. We specialize in creating\u00a0impactful B2B platforms\u00a0that bring businesses and leaders together to\u00a0share insights, collaborate, and\u00a0drive innovation. Our solutions amplify stories of resilience and transformation, empowering organizations to lead and succeed in an ever-evolving marketplace.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. We will respond and rectify the situation within 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi [India], October 23: Team Marksmen Network hosted Influential Leaders of Asia 2026 on 9 October 2026 at Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara, Malaysia, marking a significant milestone in the platform\u2019s expansion beyond India and its recognition of visionary leaders shaping businesses, industries, and the region\u2019s evolving landscape. 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