Sunder Genomal
Indian businessperson, billionaire
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Sunder "Ashok" Genomal[3] is a British-Indian businessperson, billionaire and MD of Page Industries, a Bangalore-headquartered garment company, founded in 1994.[2][3][4][5] His company, Page Industries is one of the largest licensees in the world for underwear maker Jockey.[1][6] As of 2019, Genomal has been ranked by Forbes as the 73rd wealthiest Indian, with an estimated net worth of approximately $1.9 billion.[1] He was named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2017.[7]
Sunder Genomal | |
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| Citizenship | United Kingdom[1] |
| Alma mater | De La Salle University |
| Occupations | Businessperson, Founder & MD of Page Industries |
| Organization | Page Industries |
| Spouse | Madhuri[2] |
| Father | Genomal Verhomal[2] |
In 1994, Sunder Genomal founded Page Industries, along with his two brothers.[3][8] The company is engaged in the manufacturing, distribution, and marketing of Jockey products. In India, Page Industries is also the exclusive licensee of swimwear brand Speedo.[8][9][10]
Personal life
He was born and brought up in Manila. He holds the citizenship of United Kingdom.[1] He holds a Master's degree in Science from De La Salle University.[1]
He is married to Madhuri,[2] and has a son named Shamir.[11] Sunder Genomal's family is into innerwear business since 1959 when his father, Genomal Verhomal set up their first factory in the Philippines.[8][2]
Recognition
- Sunder Genomal was awarded the "India's Best CEO 2015" in the textiles category by Business Today (India) in December 2015.[3][12]
- Forbes listed him as India's 95th richest with a net worth of $1.2 billion in 2016.[3][13]
- In 2017, his estimated net worth was $1.75 billion and was placed #87th in Forbes's India Rich List 2017.[2]
- In February 2018, Genomal was awarded EY Entrepreneur of The Year 2017 Award in the consumer products and retail category.[7]
