Influential Leaders of the Year

Manoj Srivastava, Founder & CEO
Manoj Srivastava: Transforming Strategy into Successful Execution

In today's increasingly complex business landscape, organizations are expected to deliver projects faster, more efficiently, and with greater accountability than ever before. This is where project management consultants play a pivotal role. Beyond overseeing timelines and budgets, they help organizations transform strategic objectives into measurable outcomes by strengthening governance, managing risks, optimizing resources, and improving decision-making.
Among the professionals who have built an enduring legacy in this field is Manoj Srivastava, Founder & CEO of Indo-Pacific Management Consulting (IPMC). A B.E. (Hons.) in Chemical Engineering from BITS Pilani (1977), Manoj brings nearly five decades of international experience spanning the chemical, petrochemical, refining, oil & gas, and utilities sectors.

Persistent Headwinds Dampening Developing Asia’s Growth Momentum
By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor
Developing Asia's economic growth in 2026 is projected to be moderate, reaching to 4.9% in 2026, down from 5.5% in 2025, according to the Asian Development Outlook.

Data's Evolving Role in Financial Leadership & Innovation
By: Tam Trinh, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Nikel
With two decades of experience in financial services, Tam Trinh is a data and analytics leader specializing in risk modeling, digital transformation, and fintech innovation across emerging markets.

Why Zero Trust is the Non-Negotiable Standard for Responsible Innovation

By: Goran Risticevic, VP and Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Cloudflare

As organizations embrace cloud computing, artificial intelligence, automation, and hybrid work models, the boundaries of the traditional enterprise have rapidly disappeared.

From Attention to Intention: Pierre on Marketing’s Next Evolution

By: Pierre Robinet, President, Ogilvy one Asia Pacific

Marketing is undergoing one of its biggest transformations yet. According to Pierre Robinet, the future belongs to brands that move beyond capturing attention and focus on understanding consumer intent.

How Farmer Focused Leadership Is Transforming Global Agriculture

By: Alexander Berkovskiy, President, AMEA (Asia, Middle East, Africa), Syngenta

Agricultural leadership today demands more than commercial growth; it requires innovation, sustainability, and a deep understanding of farmer realities.

Influential Leaders of the Year - 2026

As Asia recovers from the aftermath of the Middle East crisis, US Tariff War and other market dynamics, the onus falls on business leaders to lead the region out of these headwinds.

When times are tough, leadership’s true influence is tested. Impactful leaders typically build influence through a combination of expertise, communication, relationships, consistency, and integrity.

The key distinction is that influence is not about being the loudest person in the room or having the most authority. It is about becoming someone whose perspective people value and whose leadership encourages meaningful action. In that sense, influence becomes a growth multiplier: when leaders can influence effectively, they can extend their impact far beyond what they could accomplish individually.

In the Asian context as well, the spotlight falls on Asian leaders to leverage their vision and influence to help build the region’s growth momentum.

Influential Leaders of the Year - 2026

Company Logo	Company Management	Company Name	Company Description
	Manoj Srivastava, Founder & CEO	Indo Pacific Management Consulting (IPMC)	In today's increasingly complex business landscape, organizations are expected to deliver projects faster, more efficiently, and with greater accountability than ever before.
	Ayezat Nulhakeem Youslee, Managing Director	Hydrateq Services	Malaysia's progress as a rapidly developing nation depends not only on economic growth but also on the strength of its critical infrastructure.

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