Business APAC’s Leading Infrastructure Leaders, 2024

Founder and Managing Director | Sri City

Revolutionizing Infrastructure and Manufacturing in India

LETTER EDITOR’S

DBusiness APAC's Leading Infrastructure Leaders, 2024

Building Pillars of Prosperity!

earReaders,

InthedynamicrealmofAsia-Pacific'seconomiclandscape,infrastructureemergesnotjustasthebackbonebutasthe verylifebloodofprogressandconnectivity TheeditionofBusinessAPAC,titled “Business APAC's Leading Infrastructure Leaders, 2024,” delvesdeepintothepivotalrolethatinfrastructuredevelopmentplaysinpropellingthe regiontowardsafuturemarkedbyunprecedentedgrowthandintegration.

Thissector,withitsmassivestridesintransportation,energy,telecommunications,andwatermanagement,hasbeena cornerstoneofAsia'sremarkableeconomicrise,underpinningthefoundationsofvibrantsocietiesandrobust economies.Despitethehurdles,theunwaveringcommitmenttoinfrastructuredevelopmentacrossAsiaisatestament toitscrucialroleindrivingeconomicdynamism,elevatinglivingstandards,andfosteringseamlessregionalcohesion.

Atthevanguardofthisedition'snarrativeisDr.RavindraSannareddy,FounderandManagingDirectorofSri CityPvt.Ltd.,whoseexemplaryleadershipandvisionaryapproachhavenotonlyredefinedinfrastructure developmentbuthavealsoilluminatedthepathforsustainableandinclusiveeconomictransformation.Underhis guidance,SriCitystandsasaparadigmofindustrialandurbandevelopment,mirroringthetransformativeimpactthat innovativeinfrastructurecanhaveonsocietalprogressandeconomicprosperity.

Complementingourcoverstory,thiseditionofBusinessAPACalsocastsaspotlightonotherluminariesinthe infrastructuredomainsuchasIsaiahPena,CianBrennan,SunnyKumar,andJeremyCrane.Theseleaders,withtheir groundbreakinginitiativesandstrategicforesight,arenotmerelyconstructingphysicalstructuresbutarelayingdown thefoundationsforfutureeconomies.Theirendeavorsunderscoretheessenceofinnovation,resilience,andvisionary planninginnavigatingthecomplexitiesoftoday'sgloballandscape,therebypavingthewayforamoreconnectedand prosperousAsia-Pacific.

Asweunfoldthestoriesoftheseinfrastructuretitans,itbecomesevidentthattheircontributionsareinstrumentalin shapingnotjustthephysicalbuttheeconomicandsocialcontoursoftheAsia-Pacificregion.Theirworkexemplifies thecriticalimportanceofinfrastructureinthetapestryofeconomicdevelopment,highlightingthesynergybetween strategicinfrastructureinvestmentandsustainablegrowth.

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Dr. Ravindra Sannareddy

COVER STORY

Revolutionizing Infrastructure and Manufacturing in India

DR. RAVINDRA SANNAREDDY

Founder and Managing Director | Sri City

KeyPoints:

●Dr.RavindraSannareddyfoundedSriCityafter realizingthatIndia’sindustrialsectorlackedrobust infrastructure,hinderingitsfullpotentialdespiteavast workforce.

●SriCityisavibrant‘IntegratedBusinessCity,’with world-classinfrastructure,comprisingaSpecial EconomicZone(SEZ),aDomesticTariffZone(DTZ), aFreeTradeWarehousingZone(FTWZ),andan ElectronicManufacturingCluster(EMC),allwithinits vicinity

●210+companiesfrom28countriesoperateinthis BusinessCity,with30Japanesemajorsleadingthe pack.Together,theybroughtinoverUSD4billionin investmentsandexportedproductsworthoverUSD2 billion.

Indiahasimmensepotential,withavastandtalented workforce,adiverseandrichculture,andagrowingand dynamiceconomy.However,torealizeitsfullpotential, Indianeedstop-notchinfrastructure,especiallyinthe industrialsector,wheremanychallengesandopportunities exist.

Toaddressthisneed,Dr.RavindraSannareddy,an entrepreneurandavisionary,foundedSriCity,avibrant 'IntegratedBusinessCity’thatoffersworld-classinfrastructure andfacilitiesforindustrialdevelopment.SriCityishometo globalgiantsandmanyotherinternationalanddomestic companiesthatcoexistandthriveinagreenandsustainable ecosystem.

“Imagine a place where American giants like Mondelez, Kellogg’s, Colgate Palmolive, and Pepsi coexist harmoniously with Japanese heavyweights like Isuzu, Kobelco, Daikin, Panasonic, and numerous other international and domestic companies – all thriving together under a green and sustainable ecosystem,” saysDr.Sannareddy

SriCitysupportsthe“MakeinIndia”and“Atmanirbhar Bharat”initiatives,whichaimtoboostdomestic manufacturingandattractforeigninvestment.SriCityalso

providesaplatformforindigenousbusinessesto flourishandconnectglobally.SriCityismorethana businesshub;itisadrivingforceforIndia'sselfrelianceandglobalprominenceinmanufacturing.

JoinusaswediscoverSriCity,aself-containedand sustainedcitythatisrevolutionizingtheindustrial landscapeofIndia,andlearnfromtheinsightsand experiencesofDr.RavindraSannareddy,theFounder and ofSriCity ManagingDirector

BusinessAPAC:YouhavebuiltasuccessfulITand infrastructuredevelopmentcareer.Whatinspired youtopursuethispath?Howdidyourearly educationandexperiencesshapeyourvision?

Dr.Sannareddy:IgrewupinruralIndia,whereIsaw thechallengesandhardshipspeoplefaceduetoalack ofopportunitiesandbackwardness.Thisigniteda burningdesirewithinmetocreateaspacewhere everyonecouldpursuetheirdreamsandaspirations, regardlessoftheirbackground.

Istartedmyjourneyover30yearsagowithapassion forinnovationandlearning.Iearnedmypostgraduate degreesfromUtahStateandJohnsHopkins UniversitiesintheUSA.Initially,Iworkedasa consultantfortheUSEnvironmentalProtection Agency,thenfoundedasoftwarestartupin1994and expandeditacrosstheUnitedStates.In1998,I foundedanOffshoreDevelopmentCentreformy businessinIndia,whichmarkedthebeginningofa globalexpansion.Itransformedthebusinessintoa leadingproduct-basedtechnologycompanyfocused onthetelecomsector

However,IalwayswonderedwhyIndia’sindustrial sectorwasnotreachingitsfullpotentialdespiteits vastworkforce.Irealisedthatthemissingpiecewas top-notchinfrastructure,essentialforattracting investorsandreplicatingIndia’sITsuccessin manufacturing.

BusinessAPAC:Howdidyouconceivetheideaof SriCity,aworld-classbusinesscityinIndia?What arethemainsectorsandindustriesthatSriCity catersto, andwhy?

Dr.Sannareddy:Asa‘sonofthesoil',Ineverforgot mycommitmenttomakingapositiveimpactonmy

homeland.Iwasinspiredbythe industrialprowessofthemajor manufacturingcitiesintheworld,such asShenzhen,Shanghai,HongKong (China),Columbia,Maryland(USA), andCyberjaya(KualaLumpur, Malaysia).Iwantedtocreateasimilar hubinIndia,withexceptional infrastructureandafocuson manufacturingadvancement.Ialso wantedtomakeitsustainableand inclusive,caringforpeopleaswellas businesses.So,Idecidedtoembarkon amission:toconceiveandestablisha meticulouslyplannedbusinesscityin India,asymbolofexceptional infrastructureandonededicatedto propellingthenation’smanufacturing advancement.

Withthesupportoflike-minded friendsandpersonalwealth,Ilaunched SriCityinAugust2008,transforming avastregionintoawell-plannedand self-containedcity.Itoffersa'worklive-learn-play’destination,with industrialzones,residentialareas, commercialhubs,educational establishments,healthcarefacilities, recreationcenters,andallthe necessaryamenities.Itisatruly integrateddevelopmentforcommercial enterpriseandlifestyle.

SriCityhostsover210companies from28countries,withalarge presenceofJapanesemajors(30). Thesecompanieshavebroughtinover USD4billionininvestmentsand exportsthatexceedUSD2billion. Theyrepresentadiverserangeof sectors,suchasautomotive, locomotives,electronics,engineering, airconditioners,formulations,FMCG, foodprocessing,renewableenergy, logistics&warehousing.SriCityisa multi-productmanufacturing powerhouseinIndia,embodyingthe ‘MakeinIndia’initiativeandoffsetting importswithsignificantexports.

BusinessAPAC:HowdoesSriCity standoutasaleaderin infrastructuredevelopmentinthe APACregion?Whatarethe benefitsofdoingbusinessinSri Cityforbothdomesticandforeign investors?

Dr.Sannareddy:SriCityisaresult ofmanyfactorsthatworktogetherto makeitanidealplacetodobusiness. Oneofthekeyfactorsisitslocation, whichprovidesquickandeasyaccess toallmodesoflogistics,enabling smoothmovementofgoodswithin andoutsidethecountry.SriCityalso showcasesthediversityofits products,rangingfromcommonto nicheandexclusiveonesthatare producedinitsnumerousfactories. SriCitylivesuptoitsmottoof ‘Work,Live,Learn,Play,’asitcaters toeverythingthatapersonneedsin dailylife.

SriCityisavibrant‘Integrated BusinessCity,’equippedwithworldclassinfrastructureandcomprisinga SpecialEconomicZone(SEZ),a DomesticTariffZone(DTZ),aFree TradeWarehousingZone(FTWZ), andanElectronicManufacturing Cluster(EMC).Italsohasexcellent socialinfrastructure,offeringholistic solutionsforvariousinvestment optionsandlifestyles.Someofthe attractivefeaturesofSriCityare:

●Strategiclocationontheborderof AndhraPradeshandTamilNadu

●Excellentmulti-modalconnectivity

●World-classexpertiseinthedesign, function,andmaintenanceof infrastructure

●Allapprovalsinplace

●IntegratedBusinessCity (SEZ+DTZ+FTWZ+EMC)

●Plug-and-playconvenience:with integratedbusinesszonesandreadyto-useoffices

●Talentpoolgalore:areadily availableworkforce

SriCityiswherevisionmeets sustainablegrowth,creatingathriving businessdestination.

BusinessAPAC:Whatchallengesdid youfaceindevelopingand maintainingSriCity’sinfrastructure, andhowdidyouovercomethem?

Dr.Sannareddy:Oneofthemain challengeswaslandacquisition.We resolvedthisbyofferingfair compensationandjobopportunitiesto thelandholdersandobtainingtheir consentwithoutanylitigation.This ‘consent-basedlandacquisition’has becomeamodelfortheNationalLand AcquisitionAct.

Anotherchallengewastheglobal financialcrisisin2008,whichaffected theinvestmentplansofseveral companiesinSriCity Weusedthisas anopportunitytodevelopinfrastructure atalowercost.Wealsodiversifiedour marketbydevelopingaDomesticTariff ZonealongsidetheSEZ.

Thepandemicwasarecentchallenge thatthreatenedtheoperationsofSri City Wemanagedtokeeptheindustrial city‘Covid-free’byimplementingstrict healthprotocolsandcommunity protectionmeasures,withthe cooperationofallthestakeholders.We ensuredthecontinuityofessential goodsproductioninSriCity

BusinessAPAC:AstheFounderand ManagingDirectorofSriCity,what areyourmainresponsibilitiesand achievements?Whataresomeofthe projects,partnerships,orawards thatyouareproudof?

Dr.Sannareddy:Myresponsibilityis totransformthisregionintoathriving businesshubwithsocio-economic prosperity.Ihaveledthecity’s development,attractingmultinational corporationsandcreatingeconomic

Alstom's plant in Sri City produces state-of-the-art modern metro trainsets for both India as well as overseas.

COVER STORY

opportunitiesandjobs.Ourmilestonesincludethe creationofcutting-edgeindustrialzones,selfcontainedtownships,andworld-classamenitiesthat supportindustrialisation.

Someoftheawardsthatreflectourimpactare:

●“InspirationalLeader2018”award

●“Asia’sMostAdmiredBrand”award

●NationalAwardforExcellenceinCSR

●IGBC's‘Gold’certification

●BusinessWorld’s‘India’sMostInnovative SustainabilityProjectoftheyear2023'

●RegionalwinnerforAsiaPacific,inFDI Intelligencepublication’s‘BestGlobalFreeZoneof theYear-2023'

●TimesGroupEconomicTimesEdge’s'Iconic BrandofIndia-2023'Award

●EconomicTime’s‘TheMostPromisingBusiness LeadersofAsia’

●APStateAwardforIndustrialisationoftheDistrict

BusinessAPAC:Howdoyoubalance sustainability,innovation,andteamworkinSri City?Whatarethebenefitsofthesevaluesforthe regionandthecountry?

Dr.Sannareddy:Sustainability,innovation,and teamworkarethecorevaluesofSriCity Theyguide ourdevelopmentethosandmakeusaleaderinglobal businessdestinations.Wehaveachievedexcellencein urbanplanningandeconomicrevitalisation.SriCity isasymbolofsuccessfulleadershipinregional transformation.

Sustainabilityisnotjustanenvironmentalissuebut alsoaholisticapproachtoeconomicandsocial development.Wehavebroughtinnewinvestments andcreatedover50thousandindustrialjobs,mostly forthelocalcommunities.Wehavealsoadoptedecofriendlypractices,suchasusingonlysurfacewater, harvestingrainwater,treatingwastewater,managing solidwaste,andgeneratingrenewableenergy.Sri Cityhasaninstalledcapacityof8MWofsolar electricity,andmostmanufacturingfirmsuserooftop solarpanels.SriCityhaswonmanyawardsforits sustainablepractices,provingitsenvironmental consciousness.SriCityshowshowindustrialgrowth andenvironmentalprotectioncangohandinhand, settingastandardforresponsibledevelopment.

Innovationisourwayofenhancingourinfrastructureand services.Wehaveintegratedsmarttechnologies,efficient logistics,andstate-of-the-artfacilitiestoattractdiverse industriesandpositionSriCityasahubfortechnological advancements.Wehavealsoembracedcutting-edge methodstoimproveourprocessesandoutcomes.

Teamworkisourkeystrength.Wehavecultivateda cultureofcollaborationandsynergyamongthevarious stakeholdersinvolvedinSriCity’sdevelopment.The teamworkherenotonlyspeedsupthedevelopmentbut alsocreatesafavorableenvironmentforbusinessesto thrive.Iamproudtoleadtheteamthathastransformeda backwardregionintoaflourishingindustrialhubandseta benchmarkforforward-thinkingdevelopment.

BusinessAPAC:Howdoyoubalanceyourworkand personallife?Whatareyourhobbiesorinterests outsidework?

Dr.Sannareddy:Work-lifebalanceisachallenge, especiallyinthework-from-homeeraduetoCovid-19. ButIfollowsomesimpletipstoachieveit.Icompletemy workdutieswithproperbreakswithoutcompromisingon mypassionsorhobbies.Ialsospendqualitytimewithmy friendsandfamily.Thisgivesmeanexcellentwork-life balance.Ienjoylisteningtosoulfulmusic,reading, spendingtimewithfamilymembers,socialising,etc. Theseactivitieskeepmyspiritshighandrefreshme.

BusinessAPAC:Whatareyourtipsforaspiring leadersandentrepreneursintheIndianinfrastructure space?

Dr.Sannareddy:TosucceedintheIndianinfrastructure space,youneedtofocusoninnovation,sustainability,and collaboration.Embraceemergingtechnologiestooptimise projectefficiencyandreduceenvironmentalimpact.Build strongpartnershipswithgovernmentbodies,local communities,andindustrystakeholderstoovercome regulatoryhurdles.Cultivateaforward-thinkingmindset, keepupwithmarkettrends,andgrabgrowth opportunities.

Developaresilientandadaptablebusinessstrategythat canwithstandchallenges.Investinyourteam’s professionaldevelopment,andembracediversityand inclusivity.Ultimately,successintheIndianinfrastructure spacedemandsaharmoniousblendofvision,adaptability, andacommitmenttodrivingpositivechange.

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Ourcommitment tosustainabilityand innovationresonateswiththe “MakeinIndia”initiative, promotingself-relianceand bolsteringthenation's manufacturingcapabilities.

CIAN BRENNAN

Empowering Construction Ventures From Complexity to Clarity

KeyTakeaways:

● Cianisanaward-winningentrepreneur,asupporterofdigitalbusinesses,andasocialimpactadvocate.He believesthatdigitaltechnologycantransformtheconstructionindustryandcreatenewopportunitiesfor innovationandefficiency

● Healsobelievesthattheconstructionindustrycanplayavitalroleinadvancingthesocialandeconomic developmentofthecommunitieswheretheyoperate.

● Hesupportsvariousinitiativesthataimtoprovidedigitaltrainingforindigenouscommunities,promote diversityandinclusionintheworkplace,andprotecttheenvironmentandnaturalresources.

CianBrennanisthefounderandCEOofQuantum ContractSolutions,acompanythatprovides contractreviewandmanagementservicesfor constructioncontractorsandsubcontractorsin Australia.Hehasover20yearsofexperienceinthe constructionindustry,workingasaseniorcontracts engineerforvariousclientsandprojects.Heis passionateabouthelpingconstructioncompaniesstay inbusiness,avoidbeingbulliedcontractually,and achievetheirprojectgoals.Heisalsoasupporterof digitalbusinessesandsocialcauses,suchas providingdigitaltrainingforindigenous communities.

EducationLayingtheFoundationofSuccess

CianBrennanhasaBachelorofScienceinCivil

EngineeringfromtheUniversityofthePhilippines Diliman,oneofthetopengineeringschoolsinthe country.HealsohasaMasterofBusiness AdministrationfromtheAsianInstituteof Management,oneoftheleadingbusinessschoolsin Asia.Heisalicensedcivilengineerandamemberof thePhilippineInstituteofCivilEngineers,the nationalorganizationofcivilengineersinthe Philippines.Hehasasolidacademicfoundationand aprofessionalcredentialthatequipshimwiththe knowledgeandskillstoexcelinhisfield.

Cian’sProfessionalOdyssey:AGlobalPerspective

Inhistwodecadesofvastcareer,CianBrennanhas workedindifferentcountries,suchasAustralia, Ireland,Qatar,andthePhilippines.Hehashandled

complexandhigh-valuecontracts,rangingfrom infrastructure,mining,oilandgas,torenewable energy.Hehasalsodealtwithvariouscontractual issues,suchasvariations,claims,disputes,and litigation.Hehasgainedawealthofknowledge andexpertiseinthelegalandcommercialaspects ofconstructioncontracts.

HefoundedQuantumContractSolutionsin2019, withthevisionofhelpingconstructioncontractors andsubcontractorsunderstandandmanagetheir contractsbetter.Herealizedthatmany constructioncompaniesstrugglewithcontract management,whichoftenleadstocashflow problems,marginerosion,reputationdamage,and disputeescalation.Hewantedtoprovidea solutionthatwouldhelpthemavoidthesepitfalls andachievetheirprojectgoals.Heisalsothe creatoroftheQuantumContractAdvantage Framework,asystemthathelpscontractorsreduce theirprojectriskandincreasetheircashflow The frameworkconsistsoffoursteps:review, negotiate,execute,andmonitor.Byfollowing thesesteps,contractorscanensurethattheysign fairandlow-riskcontracts,andmanagethem effectivelythroughouttheprojectlifecycle.

AboutQuantumContractSolutions: EmpoweringExcellence

QuantumContractSolutionsisacompanythat providescontractreviewandmanagement servicesforconstructioncontractorsand subcontractorsinAustralia.Thecompany’s missionistohelpconstructioncompaniessignfair andlow-riskcontracts,andimprovecashflow, margins,reputation,anddisputeavoidance.The companystates, “We prefer to keep it real. We also recognize that it’s about YOU – not us. It’s all about what we can do for you and how we can serve you to achieve your project goals.”

Thecompanyoffersvariousservices,suchas contractreview,contractnegotiation,contract execution,contractmonitoring,contract administration,contractaudit,andcontract training.Thecompanyalsoprovidesacloudbasedcontractmanagementsoftware,called QuantumCMS,thatallowscontractorstostore, access,andmanagetheircontractsonline.The

softwarealsofeaturesadashboard,acalendar,a notificationsystem,andareportingtoolthathelps contractorskeeptrackoftheircontractperformanceand compliance.

Thecompanyservesvarioustypesofcontractors,suchas generalcontractors,subcontractors,tradecontractors,and specialtycontractors.Thecompanyalsocaterstovarious sectors,suchasresidential,commercial,industrial,civil, andinfrastructure.Thecompanyhasworkedwithsomeof theleadingconstructioncompaniesinAustralia,suchas Lendlease,Multiplex,Probuild,andCPBContractors.The companyhasalsoreceivedpositivefeedbackand testimonialsfromitsclients,whohavepraisedthe companyforitsprofessionalism,expertise,andvalue.

Cian’sAchievementsandRecognition

CianBrennanhasachievedalotinhiscareerandhas receivedvariousawardsandrecognitionforhiswork. Someofthemare:

● CiancreatedtheQuantumContractAdvantage Framework,asystemthathelpscontractors reducetheirprojectriskandincreasetheircash flow

● HesecuredasignificantinvestmentfromHarrison Street,aleadinginvestmentfirmfocusedon alternativerealassets,inApril2022.

● HewasfeaturedintheConstructionRevolution podcast,wherehesharedhisinsightsand expertiseonunderstandingconstructioncontracts.

● CianwasawardedtheAsiaPacific EntrepreneurshipAward,whichhonors outstandingentrepreneurswhohaveshown leadership,innovation,andimpactintheir respectiveindustries.

● HewasrecognizedbytheUnitedNationsasa championoftheSustainableDevelopmentGoals, whichareasetof17globalgoalsthataimtoend poverty,protecttheplanet,andensurepeaceand prosperityforall.

Know The Top 5 Largest Malls

Imaginespendingawholedayinamallwithout gettingbored.Soundsabsurd,right?Well,notif youvisitoneofthelargestmallsintheworld. Thesemallsaremorethanjustshoppingcenters,they aremini-citieswitheverythingyouneedandwant.

Inthisblog,wewilltakeyouonatourofthetop5 largestmallsintheworldin2024.Itismeasuredby theirGrossLeasableArea(GLA).GLAistheamount ofspacethatcanberentedtotenants,anditisthemain criterionforrankingthemalls.Youwillbeamazedby theuniquefeaturesandattractionsofeachmall,such asiceskatingrinks,cinemas,andmuseums.

Ifyouarereadytoexplorethelargestmallsinthe worldandwhattheyhavetooffer,keepreadingand enjoy.

1.IranMall

Location:Tehran,Iran

GLA:21,000,000sqft

Establishmentyear:2018 Owner:AyandehBank

TheIranMalltopsthelistofthelargestmallsinthe world.Themallisamulti-purposecomplexthatoffers manyattractionsandservices.Ithasatraditional bazaarinspiredbythemarketsofIsfahan,Shiraz, Qazvin,Qom,andotherhistoricalcitiesofIran.The bazaarshowcasestherichcultureandheritageofIran, withtraditionalarchitecture,handicrafts,food,and drinkshops.

Next,themallhasadidargardenthatisareplicaofthe famousFinGardeninKashan.Thegardenhasa centralpool,fountains,pavilions,andtrees,creatinga relaxingandbeautifulatmosphere.Anotherdistinctive featureofthemallisthemirrorhallwhichisdecorated withthousandsofpiecesofmirrors,creatinga dazzlingeffectoflightandreflection.

Moreover,themallhasalibrarythatisoneofthe largestintheMiddleEast,withmorethan1.2million books,journals,andmultimediaresources.Thelibrary alsohostsculturalevents,exhibitions,andworkshops. Furthermore,themallhasacarshowroomthat displaysacollectionofluxuryandclassiccars,aswell aselectricandhybridvehicles.Theshowroomalso offerstestdrives,carrentals,andmaintenance services.

Finally,themallhasamusicalfountainthatisthelargest inIran,withaheightof40metersandadiameterof100 meters.Thefountainperformssynchronizedshowsof water,music,andlights,creatingaspectacularspectacle.

TheIranMallalsohasawiderangeofentertainment, shopping,anddiningoptions,suchasacinemacomplex, asportscenter,ahotel,afoodhall,andhundredsofretail outlets.Themallisadestinationforbothlocalsand tourists,whocanenjoyamemorableanddiverse experienceattheIranMall.

2.NewCenturyGlobalCenter

Location:Chengdu,China

GLA:18,298,648sqft

Establishmentyear:2013

Owner:EntertainmentandTravelGroup

TheNewCenturyGlobalCenterisamultipurpose complexthatoffersmanyattractionsandservices.Ithas awaterparkwithanartificialbeach,wherealarge screenshowssunrisesandsunsets.Thewaterparkisthe largestindoorwaterparkintheworld,withacapacityof 6,000people.Italsohasacinema,askatingrink,a museum,andamusicalfountain.

Thecinemaisa14-screenIMAXtheater,thelargestin southwestChina.Themuseumisascienceand technologymuseumthatfeaturesinteractiveexhibitsand displays.Themusicalfountainisaspectacularshowof water,music,andlightsthatcanbeseenfromtheoutside ofthemall.

TheNewCenturyGlobalCenterisamultipurpose buildingthatoffersmanyattractionsandservices.Oneof itsuniquefeaturesisthewaterpark,whichhasa “MediterraneanVillage”,apirateship,andanartificial beach,amongotherattractions.

TheMediterraneanvillageisathemedareathatrecreates theatmosphereandstyleoftheEuropeanregion.Ithas colorfulbuildings,cobblestonestreets,fountains,and cafes.Thepirateshipisalargeandrealisticreplicaofa sailingvessel,completewithmasts,sails,cannons,and ropes.Theartificialbeachisa5,000squaremeter (53,820squarefoot)areathathaswhitesand,palmtrees, andalargescreenthatshowssunrisesandsunsets.The waterpark,withacapacityof6,000people,hasawave pool,alazyriver,aspa,andachildren’sarea.Itisalso thelargestindoorwaterparkintheworld,

Theretailoutletsareamixofinternationalandlocal brands,offeringawiderangeofproductsandservices. Themallisadestinationforbothlocalsandtourists,who canenjoyamemorableanddiverseexperience.

3.IOICityMall

Location:Putrajaya,Malaysia

GLA:8,840,000sqft

Establishmentyear:2014 Owner:IOIPropertiesGroup

Themall’sfirstphasehasover350retailoutlets,like internationalbrandsPrada,Dolce&Gabbana,and HarveyNorman.Italsohasamoderncinema,afitness center,andahomeimprovementstore.Themallhas uniqueattractions,likeDistrict21,apost-apocalyptic adventurepark,Icescape,abigiceskatingrink,andThe SymphonyWalk,anindoorgardenwithmusical fountains.

Themall’ssecondphase,openedin2022,added300 morestores,likeluxurybrandsNitori,JONETZ,and Jollibee.Italsobroughtnewentertainmentfacilities,like Kiddytopia,aplayarea,BELIEVEFITNESS,awellness center,andIOIGrandHall,anexhibitionspace.Themall hasMalaysia’sfirstIMAXhallwithlaserprojection,and othernewcinemaformatslikeGSCBIG,Play+,and ONYX.

TheIOICityMallisashoppingparadisethatcatersto everytasteandpreference.Itiseasilyaccessiblevia majorhighwaysandpublictransportandisonlya30minutedrivefromtheKualaLumpurInternational Airport.Themallisapopulardestinationforlocalsand touristsalike,whocanenjoyadiverseandexciting shoppingexperience.

ThemallhasuniqueattractionslikeDistrict21,abig indoorthemeparkwith11excitingattractionslikea rollergliderandclimbingwall.Icescape,alargeice skatingrink,giveslessons,hockeygames,andiceshows, withacafeandproshop.

Additionally,theIOIGrandHall,spanning50,000sqft, accommodatesupto8,000people.Withadvancedaudiovisualsystems,itisidealforconcerts,conventions,and weddings.CompletewithaVIPloungeandbanquet kitchen,it’saversatilevenueforvariousevents.This mallissohugethatitranks3rdinthelistofthelargest mallsintheworld.

4.NewSouthChinaMall

Location:Dongguan,China

GLA:7,100,000sqft

Establishmentyear:2005

Owner:FounderGroup

Themallisdividedintosevenzones,eachwith adifferentthemeinspiredbyfamousplaces aroundtheworld,suchasParis,Amsterdam, Venice,andEgypt.Themallfeaturesover 1,000stores,includinginternationalbrands likePrada,Nike,andApple.Italsooffersa varietyofentertainmentoptions,suchasa cinema,athemepark,andamarinepark.

Themallishometotheworld’slargestindoor rollercoaster TheFireDragonrollercoaster reachesspeedsofupto80km/h.Italsohasa 25-meterreplicaoftheArcdeTriomphe,a2.1kilometercanalwithgondolas,anda553meter-longLEDscreen.

Themallisashoppingparadisethatattracts millionsofvisitorseveryyear.Itiseasily accessiblebypublictransportandisonlyan hour’sdrivefromHongKong.Themallisa testamenttotherapiddevelopmentand economicgrowthofChina.

Themallhasuniquefeaturesbesidesitssize andvariety.Forexample,theParisZone mimicstheFrenchcapital’sromance,withan EiffelTower,afountainshow,andamarket. ThezonehasmanyFrench-themedstoresand restaurants,likeL’Occitane,Ladurée,andCafé deParis.

AnotherexampleistheVeniceZone,which transportsvisitorstothecharmingcityof canals,withareplicaoftheRialtoBridge,a gondolaride,andacarnival.Thezonealsohas arangeofItalian-themedstoresand restaurants,suchasArmani,Versace,andPizza Hut.

Lastly,theEgyptZoneimmersesvisitorsinthe ancientcultureofEgypt,withareplicaofthe Sphinx,apyramid,andamuseum.Thezone alsohasaselectionofEgyptian-themedstores andrestaurants.

5.IsfahanCityCenter

Location:Isfahan,Iran

GLA:7,000,000sqft

Establishmentyear:2012

Owner:MasoudSarrami

Thisisthe5thlargestmallsintheworldwhichfeatures over750retailoutlets,offeringawiderangeoflocaland internationalbrands.Italsohasavarietyofdiningoptions, fromfastfoodtofinedining.Aswellasafoodcourtwitha capacityof5,000people.Themallisknownforitscultural attractions.AttractionssuchastheMuseumofIran’s HistoryandCivilization,whichshowcasestherichheritage ofthecountry,andtheIsfahanAquarium,whichdisplays variousaquaticspecies.Themallalsohasastate-of-the-art cinemacomplex,with14screensanda3Dtheater

TheIsfahanCityCenterisashoppingparadisethatattracts millionsofvisitorseveryyear.Itiseasilyaccessibleby publictransportandisonlya20-minutedrivefromthe IsfahanInternationalAirport.Themallisasymbolofthe modernizationanddevelopmentofIran.

Themallhasuniquefeaturesbesidesitssizeandvariety Forexample,thehotelisafive-starhotelwith200rooms andsuites,givingaluxuryandcomfortablestayforthe guests.Thehotelhasaspa,afitnesscenter,apool,anda conferencehall.

Thehotelalsohasarooftoprestaurant,whichoffersa panoramicviewofthecity AnotherexampleistheWorld TradeCenter,whichprovidesaplatformforbusinessand tradeactivities.Thecenterhasanexhibitionhall,abusiness center,ameetingroom,andaVIPlounge.Thecenteralso hostsvariousevents,suchasseminars,workshops,etc.

Lastly,thehypermarketisahypermarket,whichcoversan areaof150,000squarefeet.Thehypermarketsellsavariety ofproducts,suchasgroceries,householditems,electronics, andclothing.Thehypermarketalsohasabakery,abutcher,a pharmacy,andaflowershop.

Conclusion

Inthisblog,wehaveexploredsomeofthetop5largest mallsintheworldin2024.Thesemallsarenotonlyhugebut alsoofferavarietyofattractionsandservices.Whetheryou arelookingforentertainment,shopping,dining,orculture, youcanfinditallintheseamazingmalls.Ifyouareafanof thelargestmallsintheworld,youshouldcheckoutthese mallsandseeforyourselfwhattheyhavetooffer.

Wewouldlovetohearyourthoughtsandfeedbackonthis topic.Doyouhaveafavoritemallamongthelargestmallsin theworldwementioned?Haveyouvisitedanyofthese mallsbefore?Whatwasyourexperiencelike?Pleaseshare youropinions,experiences,orquestionsinthecomments sectionbelow.

AMan of Faith and Vision Crafting Dreams into Reality Isaiah Pena

KeyTakeaways:

● Isaiahiscommittedtobuildingabetter countrythroughprogressiveandstateof-the-artmethodsinarchitecture, engineering,anddesign.

● Heisalsoamanoffaithandvalues, whoworksforanAudienceofOne, meaninghedoeseverythingforthe gloryofGod.

● Heisaservantoftruthandofthe people,whointegratesexpertsystems andtechniqueswitharchitectural aestheticstomakeahomewhereveryou are.

IsaiahPenaisthefounderandCEOof I.M.PeñaBuilders,acompanythat specializesindesigningandbuilding personalizedmasterpiecesforhomesand commercialspaces.Hehasalwayshadapassion forbuildingthingssincehewasyoung,inspired byhisfather,whowasanarchitect.Hefounded I.M.PeñaBuilderswiththevisionofcreating masterfulexperiencesforeveryoneandtreating everyprojectasamasterpiece.Heiscommitted tobuildingabettercountrythroughprogressive andstate-of-the-artmethodsinarchitecture, engineering,anddesign.Inthisblogpost,we willlearnmoreabouthisbackground,his company,andhisachievements.

EducationPillarsofIsaiah

IsaiahPenahasaBachelorofScienceinCivil EngineeringfromtheUniversityofthe PhilippinesDiliman,oneofthetopengineering schoolsinthecountry.HealsohasaMasterof

BusinessAdministrationfromtheAsianInstituteof Management,oneoftheleadingbusinessschoolsinAsia. Heisalicensedcivilengineerandamemberofthe PhilippineInstituteofCivilEngineers,thenational organizationofcivilengineersinthePhilippines.Hehas asolidacademicfoundationandaprofessionalcredential thatequipshimwiththeknowledgeandskillstoexcelin hisfield.

I.M.PeñaBuilders:BuildingWithPurpose

I.M.PeñaBuilderswasestablishedinJuly2017after yearsofexperiencelearningfromhisfatherandhis exposuretotheindustry.IsaiahPenatookonthe challengesofstartinghisowncompanywithgritand grace.TheI.M.PeñaBuildersTeamstartedsmall,like Isaiah’sconstructionjourney,butthatdidn’tstopthem fromgettingbetterandgrowing.Lessthanayearafter thecompany’slaunch,theylandedtheirfirsttwomajor projectsthatwouldlaunchI.M.PeñaBuilderstogreater heights.TheseresidentialprojectsawardedtoI.M.Peña Buildersbecameanopportunityforthemtomaketheir markinthearchitecture,construction,anddesign industry

I.M.PeñaBuildersiscommittedtobuildingabetter countrythroughprogressiveandstate-of-the-artmethods inarchitecture,engineering,anddesign.EveryI.M.Peña Buildersprojectistreatedlikeamasterpiece-thenext bigthingthatcoulddisrupttheindustry.Everyoutputisa productoftheprovensystemsandtechniquesdeveloped bythecompany.ForI.M.PeñaBuilders,buildingis personal.EveryoneinI.M.PeñaBuilderstreatseach otherlikefamily.Everyprojectishandledwithcareand grace.Theseprojectsaren’tjusthousesandcommercial establishments;theyarespacesforpersonaland professionalself-expression.I.M.PeñaBuilderstakes everyprojecttoheart.Withapersonalmindsetof continuousself-growth,thereisnowaytogobutup. WhatseparatesI.M.PeñaBuildersfromtheothersistheir

continuousmotivationtoliveouttheirpurpose–to createaworldwhereallstructuresarepersonalized masterpieces.

OneofI.M.PeñaBuilders’corevaluesisworkingfor an “Audience of One.” Asacompanybuilton Christianbeliefs,everyprojectofthecompanyisdone forthegloryoftheLord.Throughcompassionand gracefromtheCreator–I.M.PeñaBuildersdelivers.A servantoftruthandthepeople,I.M.PeñaBuilders integratesexpertsystemsandtechniqueswith architecturalaestheticstomakehomeswhereveryou are.

Apersonalizedmasterpiece,asI.M.PeñaBuilderscalls everyproject,ismeaninglessifnooneisthereto experienceit.I.M.PeñaBuilderstakesitsprojectsto heart,whichiswhyeveryoutputisamasterpieceofits own.Experiencetheworkoftruecareandpassion. Experiencethemasterpiece.

IsaiahPena’sAchievementsandRecognition

IsaiahPenahasbeenrecognizedasavisionary leaderandachampionoftheUnitedNations SustainableDevelopmentGoals,whichareaset of17globalgoalsthataimtoendpoverty,protect theplanet,andensurepeaceandprosperityfor all.Hehasalsoreceivedvariousawardsand accoladesforhiswork,suchasthePhilippine QualityAward,thehighestlevelofnational recognitionforexemplaryorganizational performance.HehasalsowontheAsiaPacific EntrepreneurshipAward,whichhonors outstandingentrepreneurswhohaveshown leadership,innovation,andimpactintheir respectiveindustries.Hehasalsobeenawarded bythePhilippineContractorsAccreditation Board,whichisthesoleauthoritythataccredits andregulatestheconstructionindustryinthe Philippines.

Mobilecommerce,orM-commerce,israpidly

growinginpopularity,andit’snothardtosee why Withtheriseofmobiledevices,consumers areincreasinglyturningtotheirsmartphonesandtabletsto makepurchases,accessservices,andengagewithbusinesses. Forindustryexperts,CEOs,andentrepreneurs,it’simportant tostayup-to-dateonthelatesttrendsanddevelopmentsinmcommercetostayaheadofthecurve.Inthisarticle,wewill exploreeverythingyouneedtoknowaboutm-commercein 2023,includingitsdefinition,trendsandstatistics,keyplayers, challengesandopportunities,andbestpracticesforsuccess.

Whatexactlyism-commerce?

M-commerceisasubsetofe-commercethatmakesuseof tabletsandsmartphones.Mobileapplicationsandresponsive websitesaretheprimarydistributionchannelsforthisbranch, allowingforsmoothoperation.Ithasservedbillionsofbuyers anddealersallovertheworld.Itspopularitygrewasaresultof itsmobility.Simplyput,thisisamobile-friendlydigital shoppingcounter.

M-commercevs.E-commerce

Almosteveryoneisawareofthe dominante-commerceplayerknown asAmazon.Therevolutionary approachandlast-mileconnectivity werethedrivingforcesbehindecommerce.Aftertwodecadesof service,anewbranchofecommercehasemergedthatis elevatingtheshoppingexperienceto newheights.M-commerceisa cutting-edgetechnologythathasthe potentialtoserveeveryindustry.Ecommerce,alsoknownaselectronic commerce,isnothingmorethan onlinebuyingandsellingona computerorlaptop.Whilemobile commerce(m-commerce)isdone throughwirelessdeviceslike smartphonesortablets.

M-Commerce E-Commerce

Flexibility

Accessibleonwirelessdeviceslikesmartphonesortablets withlow-speedinternetconnectivity

Easeofuse

Carryallthenecessaryinformationincompactresolution. Mobile-optimizedwebsitesandapplicationsmakeitmore convenient.

Security

Itisaproductofcutting-edgetechnology Asaresult,it includesallofthenecessarysecurityfeatures,suchas biometriclocksandapplocks.Eventhedevice’sconstant securityupdatesequipitwithantivirus.

Flexibility

Lessflexible,asyouneedadesktopcomputerorlaptopwith speedyinternetconnectivity

Easeofuse

Containsmoreinformationandheavyimagesthatneedhighspeedinternetandmaytaketimetogetthefullpageloaded.

Security

Giventhatthebrowsingdevicemighthaveahiddenvirus, thelikelihoodofcyber-attacksanddatabreachesishigh. Evenfakewebsitesaredifficulttospot.Asaresult,active antivirussoftwaremustbeinstalled.

M-commerce

Astechnologyupgrades,newtrendsstartrevolvinginthe market.Hereareafewofthem-commercetrendsfor2023 thatmustbefollowed.

1.Chatbots

Millionsofpeopleareutilizingm-commerceservices acrosstheglobe.ThedatapublishedbyStatistashowcases agreathikeinsmartphonemobilesubscriberssince2016. Asthesearchvolumeincreases,itgetsmoredifficultto answereveryquery.Therefore,chatbotsstandatthe forefronttoeasetheprocessandmaketheresponsequick. EventheadaptabilityofAIishelpingchatbotsoperatemore efficiently

2.VoiceCommandSearch

UpgradingAIandvoicecommandtogetherishighly promotingvoicecommandsearches.Won’tyouenjoy tellingyourphonetosearchforat-shirtforyouwhiledoing othertasks?Ofcourse,there’salotmoreyoucanmake yourphonedowithvoicecommands.However,thisis gettingbetterandbetterwithnewupdatesfromthe developerstoenhanceyoursearchprocess.

3.RetailMobileApps

Thecovid-19pandemicmadeeverynormallifestandstill.It gaveasparktoretailshopdeliveryservices.Now,people expecteverythingtogetdeliveredtotheirdoorstep.They wanteverythingtobeeasilyavailable.Onlym-commerce makesiteasyforthemtoplaceanorderforgroceryitems andgetthemdeliveredinminutes.Since2021,mcommercehasaccountedforalmosthalfoftheecommercesalesintheUSA.Thenumbersare encouraginglyrisingintheUSAandUK,with7.3%and 15.6%ofretailtradeinmobilecommerce,respectively,in 2021.

4.AugmentedRealityandVirtualReality

Wouldyouenjoydesigningyourfavoritecaronyourcell phone?Orwillitbebetterifyougetapersonalizedpaint applicationtodesignyourwalls?Well,themajorplayers suchasBMW,Volvo,andIKEAprovidethiskindof service.Thebestpartisthatpeoplearewidelyaccepting

suchconcepts.Imaginebeingallowedtochoose yourcar’scolor,interior,andevenitsalloy designs.Thisvirtualgarageisoneofthemost enjoyedplacesfortheautomotiveenthusiast.

5.PaymentOptions

Carryingcashormakingpaymentsthroughcredit cardsisgettingreplacedbydigitalwalletsor mobilewallets.Itissafe,secure,andquicktopay Theinterestingpartaboutmobilewalletsisthat you,asamerchant,needfewerinfrastructuresto receivepaymentsascomparedtoaPOS(pointof sale)machine.MobilepaymentappslikeGoogle PayandApplePayareamongthemostusedfor merchantpayments.

ChallengesandOpportunitiesinM-Commerce

Alistofnegativeandpositiveaspectsofmcommerceismentionedbelow.Hereareafew selectedonesthatarehighlightedintheinitial stagesofdevelopment.

Challenges

DeviceLimitations

Haveyoueverinstalledanapplicationandlater discoveredthatitwasnotworkingproperly? Whenyouhaveanoutdatedphonewiththelatest softwareprogramsinstalled,thisoccurs.Unlike software,olderhardwaredoesnotreceiveOTA updates.Asaresult,peoplewhodonotupgrade tendtodeleteappsthatappeartobeless importanttothem.Evenhavingasmallscreen limitstheuser’sabilitytohaveaseamless experience.

ExperienceOptimization

Thereisachancethatthemobilewebsiteorapp hasnotbeenoptimizedforsmoothoperation. Eveniftheuserresolvesthehandsetissue,the negativeuserexperiencemayharmthereputation ofyourbrand.Asaresult,yourmobilewebsite andtheappmustberegularlyupdatedand optimized.

Opportunities

PersonalizedExperience

Everyoneappreciatespersonalized services.Mobileapplications streamlineandexpeditethepurchasing process.Astheendusers,everything willbeattheirfingertips,from searchingforaproducttomakinga payment.Personalizedoffersand discountsmakeitevenmoreappealing. Asaresult,severalstudieshavefound thatuserswhoreceivediscountsmake frequentpurchases.

HigherEngagementandCTR

Accordingtomarketstatistics,the higherthelevelofengagement,the morelikelyacustomerwillbuya product.Mobileappswith

personalizedoffersanddiscounts encourageuserstostayontheappfora longerperiodoftime.Asaresult,the likelihoodofhigherclick-throughrates increases.Thiseventuallyleadsto increasedrevenue.

Thiswasjustashort,explanatoryblog onm-commercethatcovereditsinitial stages.Itisavasttopictobediscussed andworkedon.Theearlieryouenter, thebetteroffyouare.Therefore,we haveasimplesuggestionforthose marketexperts,CEOs,and entrepreneurs:getyourhandsonmcommercebeforethemarketgets floodedwithotherbigplayers.We hopethispieceofoureffortsfilled yourvaluabletimewithuseful information.Wekeeppublishingsuch knowledgeableblogsatregular intervals.Staytunedforthenextblog.

and co-founder

How

Jeremy Crane

is Leading the Distributed Solar Revoluon in the Middle East and Africa

KeyTakeaways:

●Jeremyempowershisemployeestotake ownershipoftheirwork,challengethemselves, andgrowprofessionallyandpersonally

●Hevaluesdiversityandinclusionandstrivesto createapositiveandrespectfulworkenvironment foreveryone.

●YellowDoorEnergy'scommitmentto sustainabilityisreflectedinitskeyservices, whicharetailoredtomeettheevolvingneedsof businessesintheregion.

JeremyCraneistheCEOandco-founderof YellowDoorEnergy,aleadingdistributedsolar developerintheMiddleEastandAfrica.The companyofferssolarleasingandenergysavings contractstocommercialandindustrialcustomers, enablingthemtoreduceenergycosts,improvepower reliability,andlowertheircarbonfootprint.Jeremyisa visionaryandpassionateleaderwhobelievesinthe powerofdistributedsolarenergytotransformthe MiddleEastandAfrica.Hehasaclearandambitious visionofprovidingaffordable,reliable,andclean energytobusinessesinemergingmarkets,andheis leadinghisteamtoexecutethisvisionwithexcellence andintegrity.Heisalsoacollaborativeandsupportive leaderwhofostersacultureofinnovation,learning, andteamworkwithinhiscompany

EducationalandProfessionalJourney

JeremyhasaBachelorofScienceinMechanical EngineeringfromtheUniversityofWaterlooin CanadaandaMasterofBusinessAdministrationfrom HarvardBusinessSchoolintheUnitedStates.Healso

hasacertificateinRenewableEnergy ManagementfromtheEuropeanEnergy CentreinScotland.Hehasasolidacademic foundationandaprofessionalcredentialthat equipshimwiththeknowledgeandskillsto excelinhisfield.

Jeremyhasledtheglobalenergytransition for20years.Hestartedhiscareerasa strategyconsultantatMcKinsey&Company, advisingclientsintheenergy,industrial,and financialsectors.HethenjoinedAbraaj Capital,aprivateequityfirm,whereheled investmentsinrenewableenergyand infrastructureprojectsinemergingmarkets. Healsoco-foundedAdeniumEnergyCapital, arenewableenergyinvestmentcompany, whereheservedasthechiefoperatingofficer andhelpeddeployover$250millioninsolar projects.HefoundedYellowDoorEnergyin 2015,withthevisionofprovidingaffordable, reliable,andcleanenergytobusinessesinthe MiddleEastandAfrica.Heiscurrentlythe CEOandco-founderofYellowDoorEnergy, whereheoverseesthecompany'sstrategy, operations,andgrowth.

YellowDoorEnergy:DrivingSustainable Solutions

YellowDoorEnergy(YDE)isaleading independentpowerproducer(IPP)focused onprovidingsustainableenergysolutionsfor businessesintheMiddleEast,Africa,South Asia,andbeyond.Theyprimarilyworkwith commercialandindustrialcustomers, offering:

●Solarenergy:Develops,finances,owns, andoperatessolarphotovoltaic(PV)plants

forbusinesses,rangingfromrooftopinstallations tolarge-scalesolarfarms.

●Energyefficiency:Designsandimplements energyefficiencysolutionsthathelpbusinesses reducetheirenergyconsumptionandcosts.

●Distributedgeneration:Provideson-sitepower generationsolutions,reducingrelianceonthegrid andincreasingpowerreliability

YDEhasauniquebusinessmodelthatallows customerstoenjoythebenefitsofsolarenergy withoutanyupfrontinvestmentoroperational hassle.YDEtakescareofthedesign,installation, operation,andmaintenanceofthesolarplants,and chargescustomersafixedmonthlyfeethatislower thantheircurrentelectricitytariff.Thisway, customerscansavemoneyontheirenergybills,

whilealsoreducingtheircarbonfootprintandenhancing theirsustainabilityperformance.

YDEhasastrongtrackrecordofdeliveringhigh-quality andreliablesolarprojectsacrosstheregion.Thecompany hasover120megawattsofsolarassetsintheUAE, Jordan,Pakistan,Bahrain,andSaudiArabia.The company’sprestigiousshareholdersincludethe InternationalFinanceCorporation(partoftheWorld Bank),Mitsui,Equinor,andAPICORP Thecompanyhas alsoreceivedpositivefeedbackandtestimonialsfromits customers,whohavepraisedthecompanyforits professionalism,expertise,andvalue.

ImpactandAchievements

JeremyCranehasachievedalotinhiscareerandhas madeapositiveimpactontheregionandtheworld.Some ofhisimpactandachievementsare:

●Withover1Gigawatt(GW)ofdistributedsolarand relatedenergysolutionsdeployedorunderdevelopment, YDEholdsasignificantpositionintheMiddleEastern andAfricanrenewableenergymarket.Thecompanyis helpingtodiversifytheregion'senergymix,reduceits dependenceonfossilfuels,andincreaseitsenergy securityandresilience.

●Theirprojectshavehelpedavoidover1milliontonsof CO2emissionstodate,contributingtotheregion's environmentalgoalsandtheglobalfightagainstclimate change.ThecompanyisalsosupportingtheUnited NationsSustainableDevelopmentGoals,whichareaset of17globalgoalsthataimtoendpoverty,protectthe planet,andensurepeaceandprosperityforall.

●HewasrecognizedbytheUnitedNationsasa championoftheSustainableDevelopmentGoals,which areasetof17globalgoalsthataimtoendpoverty, protecttheplanet,andensurepeaceandprosperityforall. Hewascommendedforhiseffortsinsupportingdigital businessesandsocialcauses,suchasprovidingdigital trainingforindigenouscommunities,promotingdiversity andinclusionintheworkplace,andprotectingthe environmentandnaturalresources.

●Amultimillion-dollardealissignedbyYellowDoor EnergyandBankABCtofinanceMajidAlFuttaim’s solarpowerprojectsacrossthreenations.

Keytakeaways:

●BeforeascendingtotheroleofCEOat SummitIGin2022,SunnyKumar traversedapathrichwithexperienceand insightintherealmsoftechnologyand telecommunications.

●Heholdstheexperienceofmorethan twodecadesinmultipleindustries.

Sunny Kumar

CEO | SummitIG

A Tale of Tech and Telecom Experse

Rootedinaprofoundreservoirof experiencespanningsalesand operationsacrossfibernetworks, datacenters,cloud,and telecommunicationssectors,Sunny Kumar(CEO,SummitIG)epitomizes excellenceinleadership.Witha distinguishedportfolioboasting leadershipstintsateminentfirmslike ZayoGroup,Level3Communications, andXOCommunications,Kumarbrings tothetableablendofastutebusiness acumenandtechnicalfinesse.Armedwith aMasterofBusinessAdministration (MBA)fromtheprestigiousCornell JohnsonGraduateSchoolofManagement andaBachelorofScienceinElectrical Engineeringfromtheesteemed UniversityofMaryland,Kumarembodies theepitomeoferuditionandexpertise.

Sunny'sCareerTrajectoryFromStrategy ConsultanttoCEO

SunnyKumarembarkedonhisprofessional voyageatErnst&Young,whereheassumedthe mantleofastrategyconsultant.Thispivotalrole servedasthecrucibleforhoninghisanalytical acumenandstrategicprowess.Analyzingthe intricatefabricofinternet,telecom,and technologyfirms,Kumarlaidthegroundworkfor hisillustriousjourneyahead.

Transitioningfromconsultancy,Kumarfound himselfatOnFiberCommunications,wherehe donnedvariousleadershiphatsinSales, Marketing,andBusinessDevelopmentforaspan exceedingsixyears.Thisimmersiveexperience notonlyfurnishedhimwithprofoundindustry insightsbutalsoinstilledinhimtheartof nurturingandexpandingtelecomenterprises.

Elevatingthroughtheechelonsofthecorporate hierarchy,KumarassumedthemantleofVice PresidentofMarketingandBusiness DevelopmentatGTSCentralEurope. Spearheadingpivotalcorporateinitiatives,Kumar showcasedhismettleinsteeringstrategicgrowth endeavorswithintheorganization.Thesuccessful saleofGTSCentralEuropetoDeutscheTelekom AGunderscoredKumar'sstrategicforesightand adeptleadershipinfosteringexpansionandvalue augmentation.

SummitIG:TechGiant

SummitIGstandstallasaleadingdarkfiber infrastructureprovider,nestledintheheartof northernVirginia.Renownedforcrafting bespoke,scalable,andcost-effectivedarkfiber connectivitysolutions,SummitIGcaterstoan eclecticclientelecomprisingcarriers,content providers,datacenteroperators,largeenterprises, andgovernmentalentities.Withanextensivefiber opticnetworkspanningover900milesof meticulouslyconstructedmetroandregional long-hauldarkfibernetworks,SummitIGis poisedattheforefrontofinnovation.Its headquarters,nestledinSterling,Virginia,serves asthehubofitsoperations,pulsatingwith dynamismsinceitsinceptionin2012.

SummitIG'sKeyServices

AtSummitIG,innovationand connectivityconvergetosculptasuite ofservicestailoredtomeetthe burgeoningdemandsofthedigital landscape.Fromdarkfiberconnectivity tometrocross-connectservices,and fromdatacentertocloudconnectivity solutions,SummitIGstandsasthe vanguardofcutting-edgeinfrastructure development.Seamlesslyweaving customnetworkinfrastructuresolutions, SummitIGpavesthewayforafuture imbuedwithconnectivityandresilience.

RecentDevelopmentsUnderSunny's Leadership

InthechroniclesofSummitIG'ssaga, recentmilestonesstandtestamenttoits commitmenttoexcellence.The unveilingofnewdarkfiber infrastructureinGreaterColumbus, Ohio,inJanuary2023signifies SummitIG'sunyieldingmarchtowards expansionandinnovation.Bolsteringits trajectory,SummitIGsecureda significantinvestmentfromHarrison StreetinApril2022,propellingits growthtrajectorytonewheights. Garneringaccoladesasoneofthe fastest-growingcompaniesinthe Washington,D.C.areabythe WashingtonBusinessJournalinboth 2021and2022,SummitIGcontinuesto scriptasagaofsuccessandresiliencein theannalsoftechnologicalevolution.

InthetapestryofSunnyKumar's journeyandSummitIG'strajectory, threadsofinnovation,vision,and excellenceintertwinetoweavea narrativeoftransformationandtriumph. Asthedigitallandscapecontinuesto evolve,SummitIGstandspoisedatthe vanguard,sculptingthecontoursof connectivityandinnovation,guidedby thevisionaryleadershipofSunny Kumar

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