Because he steers Satyam Computers which is the youngest IT services company to reach $1 billion in revenues, growing at 45 per cent a year with a presence in 61 countries. Because his infrastructure entity Maytas is a leader in the property space.

Because his is the first Indian company to be awarded global rights as the official IT service provider for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, the 2014 event in Brazil and the two FIFA Confederation Cups between 2007-2014. Because he has the largest corporate volunteer programme in the country.