| | NOVEMBER 20264Editorial Vol 5 · Issue 05 - 11 · NOVEMBER, 2026Publisher Alok ChaturvediManaging Editor Rachita Sharma GM - Media & Graphic Designing VisualizerPrabhu Dutta A.R.N RayNoidaRohit Raghubanshi Akshay Shettyadvertise@ceoinsightsasia.comEditorial queries editor@ceoinsightsasia.comTo subscribeVisit www.ceoinsightsasia.com/subscribe/ or send emailto subscription@ceoinsightsasia.comMagazine Price is $50 per issuePublisher Alok ChaturvediPrinted and Published By Alok Chaturvedi on behalf of InfoConnect Web Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., and Printed at Executive Prints - 113/7, Ground floor, Old madras road, Halasuru, Bangalore - 560008 and Published At No. 124, 2nd Floor, Surya Chambers, Old Airport Road, Murugeshpalya, Bangalore-560017.Copyright © 2026 InfoConnect Web Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher.Senior Designer Girisha MDesigners Madhusmita SahooRahul JenaVP - Sales & Marketing Amrit Kumar Singh Circulation Manager Magendran PerumalEditorialKeerthana Kantharaj Supraja Mohanty Roopalatha H. Meriya Sabu Asia's rise as a global economic force has been shaped by business leaders who have dared to think differently, take risks, and turn ambitious ideas into reality. Across industries, from technology and finance to manufacturing, healthcare, and retail, these leaders are not just building successful businesses; they are changing the way the region works, competes, and grows.The scale of this transformation is evident in the numbers. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Asia accounted for approximately 33% of global GDP in 2023, reflecting the region's growing influence on the world economy.Behind this growth are leaders embracing innovation, creating employment opportunities, nurturing new talent, and taking businesses to international markets. Many are also recognising the importance of sustainability and responsible growth.As Asia continues to strengthen its position in the global economy, the vision and determination of its business leaders will remain crucial. Their journeys reflect not just individual success, but a region's ambition to move forward and reach new heights.The current edition of the CEOInsights Asia magazine spotlights some prolific Asian business leaders. One of the featured leaders in this month's special edition is Dr. Salman Al Khaldi, the President and Managing Director of OpenWorld, an asset-tokenization infrastructure partner focused on blockchain-enabled solutions. A Computer Engineering graduate of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, he brings more than 25 years of experience across energy, technology, and management, including roles at Saudi Aramco and work with the Ministry of Energy. He now leads initiatives in cloud computing, blockchain, emerging technologies, and real-world asset tokenization.In this edition we also feature the story of Nikhil Patel is a dual-qualified legal professional and senior business leader with over 16 years of experience across pharmaceuticals, FMCG and retail. Having worked across India, Dubai, South Africa, the Netherlands and Malaysia, he brings expertise in strategic legal advisory, governance, competition law, risk management, cross-border transactions and responsible business leadership.Through in-depth conversations with these leaders, we delve deep into their leadership philosophies, success stories and more. Read on and let us know your thoughts. Asian Business Leaders: Driving Change and Shaping the FutureRachita SharmaManaging Editor editor@ceoinsightsasia.comBusiness Leadership Chronicles
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