Omar Zawawi Establishment (OMZEST Group)
Rajiv Dhar
Executive Director
www.omzest.com
rdhar@omzest.com
Company Profile
Omar Zawawi Establishment (OMZEST Group), now in its fifth decade of business excellence, has been making significant contributions to the economic development of Oman and helping in nation building. Our Chairman, H.E. Dr. Omar Bin Abdul Muniem Al Zawawi, Special Advisor for External Liaison to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said and a leading entrepreneur, spearheaded Omzest’s growth to its present position of business leadership while keeping with the policies of His Majesty’s Government and the highest level of Corporate ethics.
With over 75 wholly owned and associate companies, Omzest Group forms one of the Sultanate’s premier and diversified business Groups. Manufacturing is a focus area in the Sultanate. Nearly 63% of Omzest Group’s revenue is derived from this sector. Many of these products are market leaders in the Sultanate and are exported to over 90 countries. Exports now account for nearly 75% of the total turnover of our Manufacturing companies.
Omzest Group also has presence in financial services sector with investments in HSBC Oman SAOG, Muscat Finance SAOG, Muscat Insurance and Oman Re. Omzest Group represents many well-known brands such as Mercedes Benz, Xerox, Lufthansa, Swiss Air, Abbot, 3M, Siemens etc. in the country with a passion for providing quality services and products to the Sultanate. The Group also has developed and nurtured some of the leading local brands such as Bahar detergents, Khafeef edible oil, Reem Batteries etc.
The Group has a history of pursuing growth during the changing demands of consumers and trends in the global and local markets. Omzest has Joint Ventures with international players such as Siemens, Methanol Holding International Limited, Manso Holding Company WLL, International Mineral Resources and Akzo Nobel, Nova Medical Centers, Kudu Pumps and Glori Oil of USA.
The companies have focused on growth oriented initiatives focused on diversification and increase in market share in their respective domains. One of the Group’s primary focuses is to be an employer of choice for both the national and international workforce. Under the leadership of H.E. Dr. Omar Zawawi, Omzest Group is one of the very few companies in the Middle East to have a structured corporate induction program for the locals who would be groomed to take leadership positions within the group (Zawawi Executive Service).
Omzest Group has critical mass and desire to partner with the best, develop and cultivate relationships with leading international players and bring the world class products to Oman and in the region with an emphasis on developing human capital. Committed to the task of nation building through community empowerment and development, Omzest continues to propel on growth path in order to make a difference to the lives of customer who we serve.
Delegate Profile
Rajiv has successfully lead and managed teams in the corporate finance, corporate strategy, M&A, accounting, cost control, tax, etc., across multifaceted MNCs. Prior to the current position, worked in a corporate function of an operating, holding/investment company and has good understanding of telecommunication, oil and gas, construction/ real estate, manufacturing industries.
Presently with OMZEST Group - one of the leading conglomerates in the Sultanate of Oman with more than 75 companies and operates in five industry verticals. At OMZEST, specifically spearheads the finance function and corporate strategy, inter-alia, at corporate level across businesses and industry verticals of one of the most diversified and largest business groups. Represent Shareholders at Board/Management Committee with focus on enhancing shareholder value.
Prior to OMZEST Group, was the Chief Financial Officer and Member of Management Committee of Tata Communications Ltd (TCL), a NYSE, BSE and NSE listed company and a member of the TATA Group. TCL is one of the leading telecommunication service providers globally in voice and data, with presence in more than 150 countries, employing more than 15K personnel.
Before moving to TCL, was with Tata Industries Ltd (TIL) as Vice President (Projects). TIL is one of the two principal holding companies of Tata Group based at their Corporate Headquarters in Mumbai, India. TIL acts as the Group’s diversification and new projects-promotion arm and spearheads the Group’s entry into emerging high tech and sun-rise sectors of the economy.
Chartered Accountant, having Bachelor’s Degree with Honors from Delhi University and Alumni of Wharton Business School.
Rajiv Dhar
Executive Director
www.omzest.com
rdhar@omzest.com
Company Profile
Omar Zawawi Establishment (OMZEST Group), now in its fifth decade of business excellence, has been making significant contributions to the economic development of Oman and helping in nation building. Our Chairman, H.E. Dr. Omar Bin Abdul Muniem Al Zawawi, Special Advisor for External Liaison to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said and a leading entrepreneur, spearheaded Omzest’s growth to its present position of business leadership while keeping with the policies of His Majesty’s Government and the highest level of Corporate ethics.
With over 75 wholly owned and associate companies, Omzest Group forms one of the Sultanate’s premier and diversified business Groups. Manufacturing is a focus area in the Sultanate. Nearly 63% of Omzest Group’s revenue is derived from this sector. Many of these products are market leaders in the Sultanate and are exported to over 90 countries. Exports now account for nearly 75% of the total turnover of our Manufacturing companies.
Omzest Group also has presence in financial services sector with investments in HSBC Oman SAOG, Muscat Finance SAOG, Muscat Insurance and Oman Re. Omzest Group represents many well-known brands such as Mercedes Benz, Xerox, Lufthansa, Swiss Air, Abbot, 3M, Siemens etc. in the country with a passion for providing quality services and products to the Sultanate. The Group also has developed and nurtured some of the leading local brands such as Bahar detergents, Khafeef edible oil, Reem Batteries etc.
The Group has a history of pursuing growth during the changing demands of consumers and trends in the global and local markets. Omzest has Joint Ventures with international players such as Siemens, Methanol Holding International Limited, Manso Holding Company WLL, International Mineral Resources and Akzo Nobel, Nova Medical Centers, Kudu Pumps and Glori Oil of USA.
The companies have focused on growth oriented initiatives focused on diversification and increase in market share in their respective domains. One of the Group’s primary focuses is to be an employer of choice for both the national and international workforce. Under the leadership of H.E. Dr. Omar Zawawi, Omzest Group is one of the very few companies in the Middle East to have a structured corporate induction program for the locals who would be groomed to take leadership positions within the group (Zawawi Executive Service).
Omzest Group has critical mass and desire to partner with the best, develop and cultivate relationships with leading international players and bring the world class products to Oman and in the region with an emphasis on developing human capital. Committed to the task of nation building through community empowerment and development, Omzest continues to propel on growth path in order to make a difference to the lives of customer who we serve.
Delegate Profile
Rajiv has successfully lead and managed teams in the corporate finance, corporate strategy, M&A, accounting, cost control, tax, etc., across multifaceted MNCs. Prior to the current position, worked in a corporate function of an operating, holding/investment company and has good understanding of telecommunication, oil and gas, construction/ real estate, manufacturing industries.
Presently with OMZEST Group - one of the leading conglomerates in the Sultanate of Oman with more than 75 companies and operates in five industry verticals. At OMZEST, specifically spearheads the finance function and corporate strategy, inter-alia, at corporate level across businesses and industry verticals of one of the most diversified and largest business groups. Represent Shareholders at Board/Management Committee with focus on enhancing shareholder value.
Prior to OMZEST Group, was the Chief Financial Officer and Member of Management Committee of Tata Communications Ltd (TCL), a NYSE, BSE and NSE listed company and a member of the TATA Group. TCL is one of the leading telecommunication service providers globally in voice and data, with presence in more than 150 countries, employing more than 15K personnel.
Before moving to TCL, was with Tata Industries Ltd (TIL) as Vice President (Projects). TIL is one of the two principal holding companies of Tata Group based at their Corporate Headquarters in Mumbai, India. TIL acts as the Group’s diversification and new projects-promotion arm and spearheads the Group’s entry into emerging high tech and sun-rise sectors of the economy.
Chartered Accountant, having Bachelor’s Degree with Honors from Delhi University and Alumni of Wharton Business School.
