Insights from Business Leaders
Insights from Business Leaders
Yoshihiko Muramoto, President & CEO, Nitride Semiconductors
Japan’s semiconductor industry has long been a cornerstone of global technology innovation, contributing significantly to fields ranging from consumer electronics to automotive systems. With the rising demand for chips across AI, 5G, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems, leaders from Japan’s semiconductor sector are now steering their companies toward high-value domains where innovation and precision engineering define competitiveness.
At the forefront of this innovation stands Yoshihiko Muramoto, President and CEO of Nitride Semiconductors, a company that has carved out a unique position in ultraviolet (UV) LED technologies.
Asia: A Rising Star in Global Business Arena
By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor
The rise of Asia in the global business arena has been ongoing for the past few decades. In the past few years Asia has emerged as a hub of economic growth and opportunity. Asia has showcased tremendous growth potential in the past few years.
Key Elements to Consider While Building Future- Ready Finance Teams
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Specializing in cloud and digital infrastructure, workplace services, and technology consulting, he has successfully led large-scale transformation programs across banking
By: Diwakar Dayal, Managing Director & AVP – India & SAARC, SentinelOne
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With its transformative power, industrial automation integrates advanced control systems like robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart manufacturing.
By: Dr Arunkumar Subramanian, CSO, Finern Automation International
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Top 10 Powerful Asian Business Leaders - 2025
Powerful Asian business leaders are at the forefront of shaping one of the world’s most dynamic and rapidly advancing economic regions. Their influence extends across global markets, driving transformation in technology, manufacturing, finance, healthcare, energy, logistics, digital services, and sustainable development. Known for their strategic boldness, innovation-driven mindset, and ability to navigate complex international landscapes, these leaders are redefining how modern businesses operate in an interconnected world.
Across Asia - from Southeast Asia’s booming digital economy to East Asia’s technology powerhouses and South Asia’s expanding industrial base - business leaders are steering their organizations through an era of accelerated change. They leverage cutting-edge technologies, invest in large-scale infrastructure, champion supply-chain resilience, and foster cross-border collaboration that strengthens Asia’s global competitiveness. Their approach blends long-term vision with agility, an essential combination in a region characterized by fast-paced growth and diverse market environments.
These leaders also recognize the importance of responsible and inclusive leadership. Many are driving sustainability initiatives, promoting clean energy transitions, supporting small and medium enterprises, and advancing workforce development. Their emphasis on ethical governance, digital inclusion, and environmental responsibility underscores a broader commitment to building economies that are not only competitive but also equitable and future-ready.
As Asia cements its position as a global economic engine, powerful business leaders from the region continue to shape policy dialogues, influence investment flows, and inspire next-generation entrepreneurs. Their impact extends far beyond corporate performance - they are building the foundations of Asia’s future, driving innovation that resonates across global markets, and positioning the region as a critical force in the world economy.
CEO Insights Asia in this issue presents a list of ‘Top 10 Powerful Asian Business Leaders - 2025' who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in offering effective skills to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable knowledge.
Our subscribers play a decisive role in finalization of our annual list of "Top 10 Powerful Asian Business Leaders - 2025" by nominating those which have served them with excellence and are praiseworthy. If you feel there is a company that deserves to be on our annual list, do write to us about them mentioning their value proposition.
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Akhmedov Rasul, Founder | Esport Arena | As an entrepreneur, he blends leadership, innovation, and an instinct for emerging trends to create experiences that resonate with the fast-growing e-sports generation |
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Anubhav Dayal, Founder & Director | Soach Global | A finance leader driving purposeful investment, responsible governance, and sustainable impact through the company, redefining how capital connects with communities globally |
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Gautam Pandey, CFO | Stellantis India | With over 23 years of experience, he leads financial strategy and operations, managing three legal entities and the SAARC region across domestic and export markets |
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Dr Hibah Shata, Founder | Maharat Learning Center | A social entrepreneur with a career spanning three decades, she redefines special needs education through compassion, innovation, and quality, leveraging her foundation in healthcare and leadership |
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John Man-Ho Huen, Founder & CEO | Koding Kingdom | An industry executive with overall responsibility for running online game operations and internet businesses, he is also skilled in educational consulting, training, and custom software development |
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Junji Takeshima, Senior Director | Future Global Design | An ex-banker and IT leader with more than three decades of experience, he blends financial insight with technological curiosity, driving innovation and value creation across the company |
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Mohamed Zahid Yon, CEO & Director | VEP Global | With over two decades of experience in the creative and events industry, he leads the organization |
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Papon Charoenpao, Managing Partner | PDLegal Thailand | He drives regional integration, commercial innovation, and strategic growth in cross-border legal services across Southeast Asia |
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Vijit Anand, CFO | Purplle | He is a finance veteran with nearly 20 years of experience, driving financial excellence, strategic growth, and profitability at the company, supported by prior leadership roles at major organizations |
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Yoshihiko Muramoto, President & CEO | Nitride Semiconductors | He drives innovation in micro-UV LEDs, photonic crystals, and metamaterials, focusing on research, development, and high-value technological solutions |
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