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New Delhi: Gagan Arora, Founder and President of Vertex Group, the world’s fastest emerging BPM player headquartered in Times Square, New York, has been officially accepted into the prestigious Forbes Technology Council. This exclusive community is reserved for world-class Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), and technology executives. And under the leadership of Mr. Gagan, the 19th most innovative company in the world, Vertex Group, starting from a garage in Florida, expanded globally operating in seven countries, the US, UK, India, Philippines, Nepal, UAE, and Nigeria within just six years. Excelling in a diverse range of services such as e-commerce support, RPO, and HRO, Vertex provides multilingual assistance in over 40 national and international languages, catering to Fortune 500 businesses. Vertex offers a comprehensive suite of essential services that include managed solutions, tech innovations, exhibitions and conferences, performance marketing, artificial intelligence, educational programs, and a wide range of cloud-based services designed for cross-platform deployment.
Mr. Arora’s selection was selected by a review committee that assessed the depth and diversity of his dynamic professional experience. Acceptance criteria included a proven track record of influencing business growth metrics, as well as significant personal and professional achievements. As a valued, continuing member of the Council, Mr. Arora will retain access to exclusive opportunities designed to further enhance his professional influence and network. This includes the chance to connect and collaborate with other industry leaders in a private forum. Additionally, Mr. Arora will have the opportunity to contribute original articles and participate in Expert Panels published on Forbes.com, sharing his expertise alongside other renowned industry thought leaders.
In addition to these benefits, Mr. Arora will receive exclusive access to member-branded marketing materials, dedicated support from the Forbes Council member concierge team, and complimentary membership in EXEC—a program offering luxury hotel, travel, lifestyle, and business benefits.
Expressing his enthusiasm about joining the Forbes Technology Council, Mr. Gagan Arora stated, “I am thrilled to be part of such a vibrant community of leaders. This will not only solidify my leadership role and experience but also foster the company’s vision of revolutionizing the BPM sector with cutting-edge innovations. I firmly believe that it will influence the future of technology on a global scale.
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Mr. Gagan Arora is a highly accomplished leader whose unwavering dedication and effort have garnered numerous prestigious awards and recognitions. His accolades include the ‘World’s Greatest Leaders Award 2021-22’ from Asia One in collaboration with CNBC, and the ‘Asia’s Greatest Leaders Award 2020-21.’ He has been recognized as the ‘Best CEO of the Year’ seven consecutive times and has ranked at the top of both the GMI and Forbes lists of the Top 100 Influencers in India twice in a row. Additionally, he has received the ‘CNBC 40 under 40 – Top Influential Corporate Leaders Award’ and won the ‘India 500 CEO Awards 2021’ presented by MSME. His innovative approach earned him the title of ‘ET Now Most Innovative Young Tech Entrepreneur 2020 – Brand Opus India,’ while the ‘GCBL Chairman’s Award for Executive Excellence’ was bestowed upon him in 2022. In 2023, he was recognized as one of the ‘Top Rising CEOs in India’ by Silicon India and received the ‘Greatest Leaders of 2023 Award’ from AsiaOne and ET Now.
Mr. Arora actively leads and supports various organizations in influential positions, including serving as the Chairman of the Foreign Investors Council’s Delhi Chapter and the Director of Global Education for the Asian Arab Chamber of Commerce, Trade Commissioner for the India-Africa Trade Council, focusing on the Nigeria Division. His commitment to innovation in investment is reflected in his role as Senator for the World Business Angel Investment Forum. Additionally, he is a Delegate for the Global Chamber of Business Leaders in India, contributing to the development of strategic business initiatives and partnerships.
Mr. Arora is on the run to take the entrepreneurial and employment landscape of India to another level by empowering the youth of the nation. He has built a venture which is Made in India for the World with a vision to provide enhanced customer experience and foster new-age startups. Vertex Group has earned numerous awards and accolades under the leadership of Mr. Arora, such as Best Company of the Year 2020, Best Place to Work, 19th Most Innovative Company in the World, Hi-Tech Leading Companies to Watch, and Fastest Growing BPO Company in India 2021.
