Dr Ajayya Kumar

Ajayya Kumar is a man who wears many hats. He is an ethical investor, management thinker, startup mentor, business advisor, art enthusiast, TED speaker, and author. He is the COO of Emircom, an ICT Integrator company based in the GCC. Ajay is passionate about business, films,art, and culture. He is the Founder and Chief Curator of Sarvamangala Arts Initiative/Sarvamangala Trust. Ajay has won many accolades for his work, CSR activities and contributions to society and has been recently conferred with the Global Asian of the Year 2021-22 Award by Asia One Magazine. He also has been recognized as the World's Best Emerging Leaders 2022 in the Author's category by WCRC International, an industry benchmark for research-based brand valuation globally. Ajay has co-authored 3 books, Lessons from 21 Films for the 21st Century Entrepreneurs, Formula-G, an Amazon #1 best seller and Mindful Parenting. PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS In 1994, Ajay joined the technology giant ABB as Management Accountant. His determination, thorough knowledge of the industry and strong skill set helped him climb up the corporate ladder. With stints at industry leaders like ABB, IPCA Laboratorie and Federal Foods, Ajay’s exposure and experience got enriched. Coming to his credentials, he has been conferred a fellowship from ICWAI. On top of that, he is a Certified Management Accountant from ICMA, USA, whose membership he has been holding since 1999. In addition, he is a ‘Master Financial Professional’ from the American Academy of Financial Management. He also holds a Doctorate in Management. Ajay joined Emircom in 2004 as the Chief Financial Officer and has played a crucial role in making the company a market leader in ICT in the Middle East. He strengthened it by laying out a solid, strong financial foundation. During his tenure there, Emircom has seen internal controls and financial discipline being integrated into the company’s ways of working. His long association with the Group which has lasted for more than two decades, combined with his immense knowledge and sharpness, has proved priceless for the company. At every strategic turn of Emircom, Ajay’s role has been integral and his advice, crucial. Currently he is the Chief Operating Officer at Emircom.