2012 List

1. DR MANMOHAN SINGH

Prime Minister of India – (INDIA)

Dr Manmohan Singh, India’s fourteenth Prime Minister, is highly acclaimed as a thinker and a scholar. He is well regarded for his diligence and his academic approach to work, as well as his accessibility and his unassuming demeanour. Manmohan Singh was born on 26th Sept 1932, in a village in Punjab, India. He completed his Matriculation exams from Punjab University in 1948. Then in 1957, at the University of Cambridge (UK) he attained a 1st class (Hons) degree in Economics, followed by a D.Phil in Economics from Oxford University in 1962.

2. MONTEK SINGH AHLUWALIA

Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission – (INDIA)

Montek Singh Ahluwalia, is a prominent Indian economist who has served the country in various departments. Born on 24th November 1943 Montek Singh received his Bachelors degree from St. Stephens College, Delhi University and later he received an M.A. and an M.Phil degree in economics from Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar. He joined the Government of India in 1979 as Economic Adviser in the Ministry of Finance. He held a series of positions including Special Secretary to the Prime Minister; Commerce Secretary; Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs; Finance Secretary in the Ministry of Finance; Member of the Planning Commission and Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister.

3. JATHEDAR SINGH SAHIB GIANI GURBACHAN SINGH

Akaal Takht Sahib Jathedar – (INDIA)

Jathedar Singh Sahib Giani Gurbachan Singh is the current religious Head of Sri Akaal Takht Sahib, the supreme religious authority of the Sikhs, based in Amritsar, Punjab, India. Giani Gurbachan Singh was born on April 6, 1948, in Chakk Baja village in Muktsar district of Punjab, India. Giani Gurbachan Singh joined the SGPC as sewadar on February 29 1972 at Darbar Sahib, Muktsar. After 36 years of his service in the SGPC, he became head of the top Sikh religious seat, Akal Takht. He was appointed as Jathedar on 6 August 2008 having been Head Granthi of Sri Harmandir Sahib for a number of years.

4. MR PARKASH SINGH BADAL

Chief Minister of the state of Punjab – (INDIA)

Parkash Singh Badal is an Indian politician who has been Chief Minister of the state of Punjab since 2007 and is one of the top 10 richest politicians in India. Parkash Singh was born on December 8 1927 in Abul Khurana to Late Sardar Raghuraj Singh and Sundri Kaur Badal. He is married to Surinder Kaur and is the proud father of a son and a daughter. His son Sukhbir Singh Badal is currently the Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab. His daughter is married to Adesh Pratap Singh Kairon of the legendary Kairon family and the grandson of the legendary Pratap Singh Kairon and nephew of former Chief Minister and Governor Harcharan Singh Brar.

5. SANT BABA IQBAL SINGH JI

President, The Kalgidhar Trust – (INDIA)

Baba Ji, born in 1929, grew up with a resolve to dedicate his life to spreading the Divine Message of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Baba Ji attained a Bachelor degree in Agricultural Science from the Punjab Agriculture College in Lyallpur. Whilst studying their BSc they met Sant Teja Singh Ji, who told them how Sant Attar Singh Ji had established a girls college at Mastuana in 1906 and had asked Sant Teja Singh to visit Europe and America to study the western model of education. Baba Iqbal Singh meeting with Sant Teja Singh Ji inspired him to serve mankind with humility and dedication. Sant Teja Singh Ji established the spiritual retreat at Baru Sahib in the year 1956 and in 1965 Baba Iqbal Singh Ji joined as Director of Agriculture, Government of Himachal Pradesh.

6. BHAI SAHIB DR MOHINDER SINGH JI KSG/OBE

Chairman, Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha – (UK)

Bhai Sahib (Dr) Mohinder Singh Ji, Chairman of the Nishkam Group of Charitable Organisations since 1995, is the third inline of the Spiritual Leaders of Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha (GNNSJ). GNNSJ are based in Birmingham with sites in London, Leeds and internationally in Kenya and India. Bhai Sahib Ji has three honorary Doctorates from Universities in Birmingham. He holds three Directorships of Care Homes, eight Chairmanships, another eight Patronships, seven Trusteeships and some thirteen memberships of various organisations.

7. DR INDERJIT KAUR

President, All India Pingalwara Society – (INDIA)

Dr Inderjit Kaur was born on 25th January 1942, she studied medicine and acquired an M.B.B.S. degree from Govt. Medical College, Patiala in 1967 and after a brief stint with Directorate of Health Services; she joined a private practice with her father. Bhagat Puran Singh Ji, founder of the Pingalwara Society took over the care of Dr Inderjit Kaur after the demise of her father in 1975. She emulated him and devoted her entire attention and energy to the service of the suffering. In 1986, Bhagat Puran Singh nominated Dr Inderjit Kaur as his successor, and she succeeded him as Patron President of the Society after his demise in August, 1992.

8. MR AJAYPAL SINGH BANGA

President & CEO, MasterCard Worldwide – (USA)

Mr. Ajaypal Singh Banga, aged 51, is the current president and CEO of MasterCard Inc and on the Board of Directors. He succeeded Robert W. Selander in July 2010. Beginning his business career with Nestle in 1981, Ajaypal Singh spent the next 13 years in a variety of assignments spanning sales, marketing, and general management. He later joined Pepsico and was instrumental in the launch of its international fast food franchises in India as the economy liberalised. Within the last five years, Ajaypal Singh served on the boards of Trustees of Enterprise Community Partners, Inc., the National Urban League and the New York Hall of Science, and was Director of the Council for Economic Education. He was named by The Economic Times of India as the fourth ‘Most Powerful Indian’ in the world.

9. MR RABINDER SINGH QC

High Court Judge, Royal Courts of Justice – (UK)

Rabinder Singh was born in 1964 in Delhi, India. He grew up in a working-class part of Bristol and attended Bristol Grammar School. Rabinder Singh was named the Barrister of the Year by the Lawyer Magazine in 2001, became a QC in 2002 and was appointed a deputy High Court judge in 2003. Aged 39, he was thought to be the youngest judge to sit in the High Court. In 2004 he became a Recorder of the Crown Court. In 2006 he recieved the Liberty/Justice award as Lawyer of the Year. His appointment as a judge of the Queen’s Bench Division of the High Court was announced on 29 July 2011. Rabinder Singh is the first Sikh to be made a High Court judge, and wears a turban rather than a wig. Rabinder Singh was sworn in as a High Court Judge at Royal Courts of Justice in October 2011.

10. MR PREETINDER SINGH BHARARA

U.S. Attorney, Southern District of New York – (USA)

Preetinder Singh was born in 1968 in Firozpur, Punjab, India. He grew up in New Jersey and attended Ranney School, where he graduated as valedictorian in 1986. He graduated from Harvard College in 1990 and Columbia Law School in 1993, where he was member of the Columbia Law Review. Preetinder Singh was nominated to become U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York by President Barack Obama on May 15, 2009 and unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Preetinder Singh Bharara made history when he became the first Indian-American US Attorney and the highest ranking law enforcement officer. Preetinder Singh was named by Time magazine as one of ‘The 100 Most Influential People in the World’, and by India Abroad as ‘Person of the Year’ in 2011. In 2012, Preetinder Singh was included in Vanity Fairs annual ‘New Establishment’ list and Bloomberg Markets Magazines ’50 Most Influential’ list.

11. MR SURINDER SINGH KOHLI

Ex-Chairman & Managing Director, IDFC – (INDIA)

Surinder Singh is a Nominee of the Indian Government on the IDFC Board and a Chairman & Managing Director of India Infrastructure Finance Co Ltd (IIFCL). Under his leadership, IIFCL sanctioned financial assistance of Rs 24,376 crore to 139 projects: this was the highest level of financial sanctions provided to infrastructure projects. In 2010, IIFCL was awarded ‘Most Admired Infrastructure Financier’ by KPMG-Infrastructure. With over 40 years banking experience, Surinder Singh, was Chairman and Managing Director of Punjab & Sind Bank and Punjab National Bank. He is a recipient of many awards including the Wharton-Infosys Ltd ‘Enterprise Transformation Award for Technology’.

12. DR ISHER JUDGE AHLUWALIA

Chairperson, Board of Governors (ICRIER) – (INDIA)

Isher Judge Ahluwalia is Chairperson, Board of Governors, and the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER). She was awarded Padma Bhushan by the President of India in the year 2009 for her services in the field of education and literature. Dr Ahluwalia is a Member of the Eminent Persons Group on India-ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations). Dr Ahluwalia received her B.A. from Presidency College Calcutta University, M.A. from the Delhi School of Economics, and Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), all in economics. She has contributed articles to professionally refereed journals and engaged in policy debates.

13. MRS GURSHARAN KAUR

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s wife – (INDIA)

Gurusharan Kaur was born in 1937 in the village Dhakkam, Pakistan and has four sisters and a brother. She was educated in Guru Nanak Kanya Pathshala, the Government College for Women in Patiala. Gurusharan achieved her Bachelor of Teaching from Khalsa College, Amritsar. Gursharan Kaur is well known for her Kirtan and has sung on Jalandhar and All India Radio. She has written six books, including Ancient Delhi (1999) and A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India (2008). She discharges her duties with accomplishment and grace. She has great dignity, speaks well in Hindi, Punjabi and English, exudes warmth, and makes everyone feel comfortable.

14. MR JASPAL SINGH BINDRA

Group Executive Director, Standard Chartered Bank – (HONG KONG)

Jaspal Singh Bindra is a qualified Chartered Accountant and has an MBA from Xavier Labor Relations Institute,Jamshedpur. Jaspal Singh Bindra joined Standard Chartered PLC in 1998, is Group Executive Director and member of the Board of Standard Chartered PLC. Before Standard Chartered,Jaspal was with UBS Investment Banking and began his career with Bank of America in 1984.Jaspal also leads Standard Chartereds award-winning work on Diversity and Inclusion. He is a Board member of Vital Voices Global Partnership in the US,a member of Employers Forum on Disability in UK,and sits on the Board of Governors of XLRI School of Business & Human Resources,India.

15. DR BIBI JI INDERJIT KAUR KHALSA (BHAI SAHIBA)

Chief Religious Minister for Sikh Dharma – (USA)

Dr Bibiji Inderjit Kaur Khalsa was born on January 22, 1935 in Wazirabad. Bibi ji mother traces her lineage directly to Guru Nanak Dev Ji. She was entitled Bhai Sahiba of the Western Hemisphere by her husband, Harbhajan Singh Yogi and the Khalsa Council of Sikh Dharma of the West. In 2004, a proclamation letter from the Akal Takhat confirmed her position as a Bhai Sahiba. In 1973, she achieved her PhD in counselling, serving the Sangat with hours of compassionate listening and guidance. She is known all over the world for her religious work, her wisdom, her philanthropy and her dignity.

16. MR KUSHWANT SINGH

Indian Journalist & Novelist – (INDIA)

Kushwant, born in1915, is an Indian novelist, journalist and post-colonial English writer known for his clear-cut secularism, wit and a deep passion for poetry. His assessment and comparison of social and behavioural traits of people from India and the West is full of outstanding wit. Kushwant contributes to various national dailies and is famous for his novel ‘Train to Pakistan written 1956. He has a degree and studied Law at King’s College in London. He was editor of Yojana, a journal published by the Indian government, eIllustrated Weekly of India, The National Herald and Hindustan Times. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2007.

17. SIR MOTA SINGH

Judge – (UK)

Sir Mota Singh was raised in Nairobi, Kenya before coming to England in 1954 to complete his studies in Law. He joined the English bar in 1967 and developed a successful practice in civil law. Then in 1982 he made headlines with his appointment to the bench where he wore a white turban and not a wig. He became Britain first Sikh and Asian judge. Since coming to the UK he has been a prominent member of Britain Asian community and sits on several trusts and boards. Judge Mota Singh received a knighthood from HRH Queen Elizabeth in 2010.

18. GENERAL JOGINDER JASWANT SINGH

Governor of State, Arunachal Pradesh – (INDIA)

Joginder Singh is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and commissioned into the 9 Maratha Light Infantry in 1964. He is fluent in Arabic and French. Joginder Singh was appointed Chief of the Army Staff of India in 2005 until 2007. He is the first Sikh to have led the Indian Army and the 11th Chief of Army staff from the Western Command based at Chandigarh. He was the most Senior Officer after General Vij when he was selected. Following his retirement, he became Governor of State of Arunachal Pradesh in January 2008.

19. MR SANT SINGH CHATWAL

President & CEO, Hampshire Hotels & Resorts – (USA)

Sant Singh is the president and CEO of Hampshire Hotels & Resorts and has hotels in the USA, UK and Thailand with over 2,500 rooms in Manhattan. Sant Singh is trustee of William J. Clinton Foundation, Clinton Global Initiative and the Urban Enterprise Initiative. He was honoured with ‘Order of Khalsa’ award by Govt. of Punjab (India) in 1999 for outstanding service to community. Chatwal company invested $200 million in India for hotels over next 5 years with rights given for franchise and management to Wyndham Hotel Group. Sant Singh works closely with the Democratic Party, in particular Hilary Clinton.

20. MR BOB SINGH DHILLON

CEO, Mainstreet Equity Corp – (CANADA)

Bob Singh, born 1965, is President and Chief Executive of Mainstreet Equity Corp. After graduating, he completed his MBA at Richard Ivey School of Business in London, Ontario. Bob sold homes from the back of his car at 19 but became a millionaire by 21. He now owns more than 6,000 rental properties across the country in addition to his 2,700-acre island in Belize where he has an orphanage programme. In Western Canada his company buys, renovates and manages rental apartment buildings, which attract young families. Mainstreet Equity Corp is the first Indian-owned company to be listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

21. MR MALVINDER & MR SHIVINDER SINGH

Chairman / Director, Fortis Healthcare – (INDIA)

Malvinder and Shivinder inherited the family’s 35.5% stake in India’s leading pharmaceutical company Ranbaxy Laboratories. The brothers sold the company to Japan Daiichi Sankyo for $2 Billion. Since then they have come a long way with setting up Fortis Healthcare in 2011 which has multiplied through acquisitions,construction of hospitals and management contracts. Fortis had 28 hospitals when it acquired Wockhardt chain. At Fortis, Shivinder is Managing Director of Fortis Healthcare (India) and Malvinder is Group Chairman looking after the Singapore-based Fortis Healthcare International Pte Ltd. The brothers see opportunity for even more expansion to Asia and Australia.

22. MR SUKHBIR SINGH BADAL

President of Shiromani Akali Dal – (INDIA)

Sukhbir Singh is currently the youngest President of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) political party and serves as Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab. Sukhbir Singh was born on 9 July 1962 in Badal, Distt. Faridkot (Punjab) and is a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. A post-graduate in economics with a Management degree from the California State University in Los Angeles, Sukhbir Singh is also engaged in promoting the family business. He went to the Lawrence School, Sanawar and studied to acquire a B.A. (Hons) Economics, M.A (Economics) and MBA. He is an alumnus of Punjab University, Chandigarh and California State University, Los Angeles (USA).

23. MR HARBHAJAN SINGH PLAHA

Professional Crickter – (INDIA)

Harbhajan Singh, born in 1980 in Jalandhar is a professional cricketer. A specialist bowler, he has the second-highest number of Test wickets by an ‘off spinner’. Harbhajan made his Test and ODI debuts in 1998 and was established as leading spinner and first Indian bowler to take a hat trick in Test cricket. Harbhajan’s work ethic is a three hour training session (mornings) followed by a session lasting from 3 pm until after sunset. He is the11th bowler in the history of Test cricket to claim 400 wickets. Harbhajan was instrumental to the cricket team’s victory during the world cup.

24. MR GURUTEJ SINGH KHALSA

Senior Vice President, Akal Security – (USA)

Gurutej Singh, Founder and Senior Vice President of Akal Security, set up the largest security company in the USA in 1980. Having started with a loan of $1,200, it is now one of the largest contract security companies, dedicated to service and staff development. Akal provides Judicial Security services, protects federal courthouses in 40 states, government facilities, state and local government agencies and military installations. Gurutej, a poet, a warrior and a businessman travelled with Siri Singh Sahib as a sevadar and student for 30 years. He has published books and teaches Sikh Dharam and meditation inspiring thousands of people.

25. MR KARTAR SINGH THAKRAL

Chairman, The Thakral Group – (SINGAPORE)

The Thakral Group was founded in 1905 by Kartar Singhs father, Mr Sohan Singh. The Groups beginnings were in Bangkoks textile trade, operating as Punjab Store. Kartar Singh joined his father and in 1952 moved to Singapore. Gradually Kartar Singh led the Group, transforming it into a multinational conglomerate, employing over 10,000 people across 30 countries. The Groups businesses include distribution of consumer electronics, IT hardware and timepieces; manufacturing garments; logistics and warehousing; hotels and real estate. Kartar is Chairman of the Thakral Group with assets over $1.2 billion (31st Dec 2010).

26. MR BHUPINDER SINGH

Managing Director, Punjab National Bank – (INDIA)

Mr Bhupinder Singh is Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at Punjab National Bank (International) Limited UK, operating out of London. He carries with him a rich experience of Banking for 36 years, of which he has spent most of the years in Punjab National Bank in various leadership positions. His strength is working in a team, motivating them and taking them to next level. He mingles easily with people which is evident from his fluency & command in various languages. He is a strong believer of work is worship. He is a quick decision maker and a prudent banker.

27. MR HARINDARPAL SINGH BANGA

Vice Chairman, Noble Group – (HONG KONG)

Harindarpal Singh Banga has been Vice Chairman emeritus of Noble Group Limited since Sept 2010. Noble Group Limited is a global commodities trading/supply chain manager of agricultural, industrial and energy products. A Master Mariner by trade, Harindarpal Singh has solid experience in the maritime and logistics industry. Since 1979, he has worked in Gulf group in various levels of the industry (London, Europe & Hong Kong). He arrived in Hong Kong in 1984 and in 1989 he joined Noble on the establishment of Noble Chartering Limited. Banga has been a Director of Noble Group Limited since Apr 1994.

28. GURMANT GREWAL

Chairman, Apollo Tyres – (INDIA)

Gurmant Grewal is a Science and Administration graduate from the University of California. In 2002 he took control as the Chairman of Apollo Tyres Ltd, founded by his father in 1976, growing it to one of Indias largest tyre makers with revenues of $2.5 billion and factories in India, the Netherlands and South Africa. He’s also diversified into healthcare with Artemis brand super specialty hospitals in northern India. Gurmant Grewal is passionate about learning modern management practices and their successful application in business. He is member of many organisations, including the Trade Advisory Committee to the Government of India.

29. CAPTAIN AMARINDER SINGH

President, Punjab PCC – (INDIA)

Amarinder Singh, born March 1942, is the President of Punjab PCC. He served as the Chief Minister of Punjab from 2002 to 2007. Captain Amarinder Singh is the son of Yadavindra Singh and Mohinder Kaur, former Maharaja of Patiala and he is the titular (who posses few powers) Maharaja of Patiala. He attended the Welham Boys School, Lawrence School Sanawar and The Doon School in Dehradun. He has two children Yuvraj Raninder Singh and Jai Inder Kaur. His wife Preneet Kaur is an MP serving as Minister of State in the External Affairs Ministry.

30. MR ANALJIT SINGH

Founder & Chairman, Max India Limited – (INDIA)

Analjit Singh is the Founder & Chairman of Max India Limited, Chairman of Max New York Life Insurance Company Limited, Max Healthcare Institute Limited and Max BUPA Health Insurance Company Limited. He has been the driving force behind the Max India Groups sustained growth and success since the mid 80s. Max India Groups turnover for the year 2010 was over INR 78,300 million with a customer base of 4.4 million. The total investment in various businesses at the end of 2010 stood at INR 22,500 million. The Group has over 400 offices across India and staff of over 73,000

31. MR KULDIP SINGH DHINGRA

Managing Director, Berger Paints Group – (INDIA)

Mr Kuldip Singh Dhingra is an industrialist. He is Managing Director at Spectro Analytical Labs Pvt. Ltd and the Chairman of Berger Paints Group. He is a promoter of the company and has a extensive experience in the paint industry. He has been Non-Executive Chairman at Berger Paints India Limited since 1994 and also serves as a Board Member of Al Masah Capital Limited. Kuldip Singh is a science graduate from Delhi University and recipient of the distinguished alumni award from the Hindu College. He is also Honorary Consul of Georgia in India.

32. MRS SUKHINDER SINGH

Founder & Chairman, Joyus.com – (USA)

Sukhinder began her career in investment banking, media and online services while working at Merrill Lynch, British Sky Broadcasting and Amazon. She started her first company Yodlee Inc in 1999 based in Silicon Valley. She was the Co-founder and Vice President of business development at Yodlee a leading software provider. Sukhinder then served as President of Asia Pacific and Latin America at Google for over six years. More recently, she was Chief Executive Officer of Polyvore.com, a leading fashion community website. With the wealth of experience behind her, she is now the Founder and Chairman of Joyus.com, the first premium online video shopping destination.

33. MR MANVINDER SINGH BANGA

Senior Partner, Clayton Dubilier & Rice – (INDIA)

Manvinder Singh is a Senior Partner of the private equity fund Clayton Dubilier & Rice since 2010, after a 33 year career at Unilever. He is former President of the Home and Personal Care division and member of Unilever PLC Executive Board. He has been on the PM of Indias Council of Trade & Industry since 2004 and Director of Marks and Spencer Group Plc and Thomson Reuters. He graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology with a BTech in Mechanical Engineering and MBA from institute of Management. Manvinder was awarded Padma Bhushan by the President of India in 2010.

34. COL ARJAN SINGH

Marshal of the Indian Air Force (retired 1969) – (INDIA)

Arjan Singh was born on 15 April 1919 in Lyallpur in Punjab. He was educated at Montgomery, India and entered the RAF College Cranwell in 1938. He was commissioned as a pilot officer in December 1939. As a distinguished graduate of the RAF College, Singh’s portrait is now to be found on the walls of the College’s west staircase. Arjan Singh is presently the only living Indian military officer with a five-star rank. Arjan Singh is a fearless and exceptional Pilot and the success of No. 1 Squadron Indian Air Force can be credited to him.

35. MR JASMINDER SINGH OBE

Chairman & CEO, The Edwardian Group Ltd – (UK)

Jasminder Singh is Chairman and CEO of The Edwardian Group Limited (the parent company of Radisson Edwardian Hotels). A Chartered Accountant by profession, he founded the Edwardian Group in 1977 and joined with Radisson in 1993 to become the Radisson Edwardian Hotels group. He continues to set the direction, strategy, vision and culture for the senior management team who work for him. Jasminder determines the Groups major expenditures and manages its capital. He was honoured with a Doctorate by the University of Stirling and awarded an OBE in 2007 for his services to the hotel industry.

36. MR SURENDER SINGH KANDHARI

Chairman of Al Dobowi Group – (DUBAI)

Surender Singh is youngest President of the Automobile Association of Andhra Pradesh and youngest Captain of the Emirates Golf Club in Dubai. Chairman of Al Dobowi Group, one of the largest tyre distribution companies in the world, he contributed a total of 65million Arab Emirate Dirhams to build the first legal Gurudwara in the United Arab Emirates. It is built on land donated by the ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The structure is over 100,000sq foot and has served over 40,000 worshippers in a single day. The Gurudwara had its opening ceremony in 2012.

37. DR RAMINDER SINGH RANGER MBE

Chairman, Sun Mark Ltd – (UK)

Raminder Singh Ranger MBE, FRSA is a successful businessman, honoured five times by Her Majesty the Queen, four times for Business and once for services to the British Asian Community and was made a Member of British Empire in 2005. Raminder set up his first business in 1987 from a rented room in Hayes and with sheer dedication and commitment he now runs two of Britain’s fastest growing companies with an annual turnover of 120 million. Sun Mark Ltd was added to the Sunday Times most profitable 100 companies in Britain in their ‘Profit Track 100’ in 2011 and 2012.

38 . MR RAVI SINGH

Founder & CEO, ElectionMall Technologies – (USA)

Ravi Singh is the CEO and founder of ElectionMall Technologies, a pioneer company in the field of online politics. Ravi Singh is the first American with a turban to graduate from a US Military Academy and the first Asian American and Sikh with a turban to run for office in the 42nd Illinois General Assembly. He has dedicated his life to the promotion of e-democracy, which earned him the name of Campaign Guru. Ravi has been profiled in Business Week Magazine and many others and served as technology adviser for Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, among other world leaders.

39. MR GURBAKSH SINGH CHAHAL

CEO, RadiumOne – (USA)

Gurbaksh Singh, born in Tarn Taran Sahib 1982, came to America aged 4. At 16, he dropped out of high school and started ‘ClickAgents’ which sold for $40 million 18 months later. Gurbaksh then set up BlueLithium, which was awarded top 100 private companies and sold to Yahoo for $300 million. Gurbaksh set up RadiumOne, was awarded Innovator of the Year, ‘Leaders in Management’, has an Honorary Doctorate degree in Commercial Science and has written ‘The Dream’. His success has been noted in The New York Times, Forbes, Business Week and he has appeared on Oprah Winfrey Show, Bonnie Hunt and EXTRA.

40. MR GURBACHAN SINGH

Managing Partner, KhattarWong LLP – (SINGAPORE)

Gurbachan Singh is Managing Partner of KhattarWong LLP and has worked with Tax Law for 35 years. He is an Advisor to the Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore and members of UK Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP) and Revenue Chamber of the Editorial & Research Committee of the Malaysian Institute of Taxation. He is the Director of The Tax Academy of Singapore and ranked highly in legal publications such as Who’s Who Legal, Asia Pacific Legal 500, Chambers Asia-Pacific, Asian Legal Business and PLC Which Lawyer. In 2012, Gurbachan was awarded the ˜George Tasker Outstanding Achievement Award” for contributions to Society.

41. MR HARDEEP SINGH BEDI VSM

CEO, Tulip Telecom – (INDIA)

Hardeep Singh, served in the Indian army for over 22 years, he took voluntary retirement to start his own company at 42. Tulip Telecom has established itself as one of the leaders in the enterprise data services market. The network spreads across 2000 cities and includes most of the Fortune 500 companies. With 3800 employees and an annual turnover of $600m, Tulip has received numerous national and international awards. Hardeep Singh is a well-known philanthropist and was awarded the Vishist Seva Medal (VSM) by the President of India for his role in the computerisation of the Indian army.

42. MRS KAMEL KAUR HOTHI

Business & Community Director, Lloyds Bank – (UK)

Kamel Kaur was Lloyds TSB Bank’s first Female Asian bank manager at a time when gender and race was an issue. She is now Director of Business & Community at Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets and her remits include Asian Markets, Wealth Management and Procurement. With over 32 years banking experience, Kamel has chaired and consulted with numerous external bodies including the Government on race equality. Kamel Kaur has received several awards one being Gordon Brown’s recognition as top 10 diversity champions in UK, Asian Achievers Woman of the Year and an Honorary Doctorate to name a few.

43. DR NARINDER SINGH KAPANY

Inventor of Fibre Optics – (USA)

Narinder Singh is an Indian born American physicist known for his work in fibre optics. The man who ‘bent light’ has been at the centre of hi-tech for over 50 years and is still going strong at 70. He is known as father of fibre optics. His career spans science, entrepreneurship, lecturing and farming. His personal interests include philanthropy, art collecting and sculpting. He founded Optics Technology Inc in 1960. He was named ‘Unsung Heroes’ by Fortune magazine in Businessmen of Century issue (Nov 11). Narinder has served on many boards and members of Young Presidents and World Presidents Organizations.

44. DR JAS SINGH SANDHU

President & Founder, Santec Systems, Inc. (USA)

Jas Sandhu is President and Founder of Santec Systems, Inc. and is best known for his pioneering work in developing ‘Acoustography’, a novel exploring ultrasound imaging methods. He is the first Sikh bestowed ‘The Award of Fellow of ASNT 2010’ in recognition of this unusual professional distinction and contributions to the advancement of Nondestructive Testing (NDT). He was slso awarded the ‘Research Award for Innovation’, has more than 15 patents and authored over 40 papers and reports. Jas has a B.Sc (honours) in Physics, MSc in Solid State Physics and after research work in Ultrasonics he received a PHD in Physics.

45. STEVEN SINGH & RAJEEV SINGH

Chairman / President, Concur Technologies – (USA)

Concur Technologies Inc., founded by the Singh brothers in 1933,is a leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions based in USA. More than 15,000 clients and 15 million travellers in over 90 countries use Concur’s solutions. The company was listed in Forbe’s 100 Best Small Companies in 2010. Rajeev Singh is President and Chief Operating Officer and previously he was employed as Principal by Ford Motor Co. Steven is Chairman of Board and Chief Executive Officer since 1996. Steven Singh is also Chairman of NBTA Foundation Board of Directors for ADReady and Washington Roundtable.

46. MR JINDY SINGH KHERA

Co-Founder & Managing Director, KTC Edibles – (UK)

Jindy Singh is co-founder and Managing Director of KTC Edibles Ltd. Set up in 1973 KTC is now Britain’s largest manufacturers and distributor of oils and fats with a turnover in excess of £220m. Operating from Wednesbury and Liverpool, they offer customers over 1,000 different products. Jindy has previously been a board member of Birmingham and Solihull Learning Skills Council, Chairman of Walsall Primary Care Trust and Chairman of the Institute Of Asian Businesses. He is a trustee of Sangat TV and a Fundraiser for CLIC Sargent for whom he ran the London Marathon in 2012 and raised in excess of £35,000.

47. MR RAJINDER SINGH BARYAN

Co-Founder & M.D., Multiple Hauliers (EA) – (KENYA)

Rajinder Singh is a respected businessman and philanthropist. He is the co-founder and Managing Director of Multiple Hauliers (East Africa) Ltd, the flagship of Multiple Group of Companies”. It has an annual turnover of over $200m, employs 3000 staff and operates a fleet of over 1,300 trucks. Multiple Hauliers are market leaders in assembly and distribution of renowned franchises like RANDON Trailers and VW trucks and buses. Rajinder also imports petroleum and construction products, operates inland containers & storage warehousing terminals. He recently invested in plastics and polypropylene industries and his forthcoming port facility will be East Africa’s largest private development.

48. MR SUNEET SINGH TULI

Founder & CEO, DataWind Ltd – (INDIA)

Suneet Singh is Founder and CEO of DataWind Ltd with 22 years of experience as an entrepreneur. He has launched two successful companies that conducted Initial Public Offerings on the NASDAQ stock market. Suneet has patented many technologies created to develop scanning, printing and imaging products. These technologies have set world records in price and performance and received numerous awards and accolades, including recognition by the Guinness Book of Records. DataWind has received awards from CNBC TV 18, Mercedes Benz, The Young Turks Innovation Award and earlier this year DataWind was awarded the UK’s Most Innovative Mobile Company for 2012.

49. MR HARPAL SINGH KUMAR

Chief Executive Officer, Cancer Research UK – (UK)

Harpal Singh studied chemical engineering at Cambridge and attained an MBA at Harvard. He worked in scientific research and management consultancy, before taking on a number of CEO roles, in both the commercial and charity sectors. Harpal managed the Cancer Research Trust where he was responsible for discovering new cancer drugs. Today he is Chief Executive Officer of Cancer Research UK, the world’s leading cancer research charity. His annual budget of £500m is to driving the strategy that ensures survival rates improve for every type of cancer. He advises senior ministers on cancer and tobacco control and is a regular media spokesperson.

50. MR SATYENDRA SINGH HUJA

Mayor of Charlottesville – (USA)

Satyendra Singh, known as the Sikh Architect of Charlottesville and previously Professor at University of Virginia school of Architecture, spent 25 Years as Director of Strategic Planning for the City of Charlottesville. He has received honours from the Society of American Institute of Architects, recognition from the PEW Foundation and special recognition from Piedmont Council for the Arts for contribution and support for the arts. Satyendra has also been consultant to the City of Pleven, Bulgaria for Economic Development and Tourism Marketing. Satyendra ran for office after getting tired of retirement and was elected Mayor of Charlottesville, USA in 2012.

51. MR TARNINDER SINGH

CEO, Manohar Singh & Company – (INDIA)

Tarninder singh started work at the age of 18 with his father as a property dealer in Chandigarh under the name of Manohar Singh and company. Gradually, he expanded his work from property dealership to construction business over the years and today his projects form the most recognized names not only in Chandigarh but all over Punjab. With over 50 years experience in the property market and unparalleled commitment to excellence in all areas including construction, design, finish and service, Manohar Singh & Company offers a reliable and secure investment opportunity in one of the world’s most lucrative property markets.

52. DR KARTAR SINGH LALVANI OBE

Director, Vitabiotics – (UK)

Dr Kartar Singh Lalvani founded Britains fastest growing nutraceutical company Vitabiotics in 1971. It’s a family business and has twice won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise. It has a portfolio of UK’s No. 1 brand leading supplements including Pregnacare, Perfectil, Osteocare, Wellman and Wellwoman. Dr Kartar Singh, a fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society with a doctorate in medicinal chemistry, built his business on patented scientific innovations. The company sells its products in over 120 countries, UK alone over £60m worth of products are sold through retail chains. Vitabiotics employs over 2,000 worldwide with a turnover of over £200m.

53. MR MOHANJIT SINGH JOLLY

Managing Director, DFJ India – (INDIA)

Mohanjit Singh joined global venture capital firm Draper Fisher Jurvetsons (DFJs) in 2007. His ability to connect with people across the spectrum reflects in the kind of investor companies he has added to the Silicon Valley-based portfolio as managing director of DFJ India. He manages an enviable portfolio that includes companies like Cleartrip, MChek, Seventymm, Komli, Attero. Last year, DFJ raised $350 million of which DFJ India manages about $50 million. Previously he was Managing Director at Garage Technology Ventures where he worked with over 30 companies and was part of the strategic planning at Mattel where he helped launch the Mattel/Intel joint venture, Intel Play.

54. MR GURUKA SINGH KHALSA

Founder, SikhNet.com – (USA)

Guruka Singh is the Founder of SikhNet and Co-Founder of Sun & Son, a computer consulting firm. He initially served as Senior Producer at a major entertainment software company and is now President and C.E.O of SikhNet. Guruka Singh is a teacher and writer. His love of poetry and Gurbani led him to translate Yogi Bhajan Singh Jis Gurmukhi poems in several publications like Furmaan Khalsa, The Game of Love, Heros, Saints and Yogis and the Path of Sikh Dharma. His writings and videos are a source of inspiration to the Sikh community throughout the world.

55. MS GURINDER KAUR CHADHA OBE

Film Director/Producer – (UK)

Gurinder Chadha is a Sikh film director, born in Nairobi Kenya in 1960 and moved to West London at the age of 2. After graduating from the University of East Anglia, Gurinder attended the London College of Printing, studied for a post-graduate diploma in radio journalism and worked as a BBC Radio reporter. She began work in television until moving into film production by setting up Umbi Films in 1990. Her films explore the lives of Indians living in the UK with hits like Bhaji on the Beach (1993), Bend It Like Beckham (2002), Bride and Prejudice (2004) and It’s a Wonderful Afterlife (2010).

56. MR TIM SINGH UPPAL

MP for Edmonton-Sherwood Park – (CANADA)

Tim Singh is a Canadian Politician, MP for Edmonton-Sherwood Park, first elected to House of Commons in 2008. He represents The Conservative Party and is Minster for Democratic Reform in the cabinet of the Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Earlier in his career he was Executive Producer and Host of a radio show and Residential Mortgage Manager of the TD Canada Trust. He is founder and president of The South Edmonton Youth Group and a member of Capital Health Community Health Council. Tim’s history of community involvement was recognised with an Alberta Centennial Medal when he was named Outstanding Young Edmontonian in 2005.

57. MR SUKHPAL SINGH AHLUWALIA

Managing Director – (UK)

Sukhpal Singh left Uganda and moved to England at 13. He worked on market stalls in Liverpool Street and Petticoat Lane and at 18 had an opportunity to buy a car parts shop for £5,000 in Willesden in 1978. Sukhpal used funds from his father and a loan to buy the shop. Now Euro Car Parts has 61 outlets, an annual turnover of £145 million and pre-tax profits of £6.6 million. In the last few years Sukhpal has opened a 400,000 sq ft National Distribution Centre, eight Regional Distribution Centres, and 25 Branches throughout the UK employing more than 3,500 people. Last Year Sukhpal sold Euro Car Parts for over £250 million

58. BARONESS SANDIP KAUR VERMA

Baroness in Waiting, Houses of Parliament – (UK)

Sandip Kaur was born in 1959 Amritsar India and moved with her parents to England in 1960. She was made a Conservative life peer as ‘Baroness Verma’ of Leicester in 2006 and the first Sikh lady to sit on front benches in either of Houses of Parliament. As a Baroness in Waiting she is a member of the Queen’s Household. Since 6 September 2012, she has been a Junior Minister at the Department of Energy and Climate Change. Formerly, she was a Government Whip and Spokesperson for Cabinet Office, International Development and Equalities and Women’s Issues.

59. MR SACHDEV SINGH MUSAFIR

Businessman – (UK)

Sachdev Singh is the youngest son of Late Giani Gurmukh Singh Musafir, a well-known politician, poet and the ex-chief minister of Punjab. Sachdev started his career as an hotelier in England and is currently involved in international trading, property development and land banking in the UK. He also has an Indian Restaurant in Richmond, Surrey. Sachdev Singh is very well connected with business from around the world.

60. DR JOGISHWAR SINGH

Managing Director, Rothschild Group – (SWITZERLAND)

Dr Jogishwar Singh is the first Sikh selected by the world renowned Rothschild Group in Switzerland as a Managing Director. Born in Khanna (India) in 1951, Dr Singh served in the IPS and IAS before leaving India in 1984. He restarted his professional career from scratch in Switzerland where his previous experience as an IAS officer had no resonance at all. With an M.Sc (Hons School) in Physics, M.A. in History from Punjab University, Dr Singh did his D.E.S.S. at Sorbonne in Paris, followed by a PhD from Ruprecht-Karls University in Heidelberg. Dr Singh is fluent in eight languages.

61. MR KARPAL SINGH

Lawyer – (MALAYSIA)

Karpal Singh, a Malaysian lawyer and politician, was MP of Bukit Gelugor (Penang) and National Chairman of the Democratic Action Party (DAP). Karpal read Law at University of Singapore and was one of Malaysia’s most prominent lawyers with numerous high-profile cases, including drug trafficking charges against foreign nationals. Karpal’s political career began when he won a seat in the Kedah State Legislative Assembly in 1974 and was elected in 1978. He held the seat for over 20 years until he lost in 1999. A car accident in 2005 left him wheelchair bound but he has continued his legal and political careers.

62. MS RUBY KAUR DHALLA

Member of Parliament – (CANADA)

Ruby Dhalla, represented the riding of Brampton-Springdale in the Canadian House of Commons from 2004 to 2011, as member of the Liberal Party. With Nina Grewal a British Columbia Conservative MP, they were first two Sikh women in Canadian House of Commons. Ruby attracted attention in 1984,aged 10, when military actions took place at Golden Temple she wrote to PM Indira Gandhi professing support and wanting to help. Gandhi replied and referred to the letter at a press conference. Ruby has a BSc in Biochemistry, a minor in Political Science and has graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine

63. MR DALJIT SINGH JAGAIT

Corporate Sales Manager, Jaguar Cars – (UK)

Daljit started his career at Jaguar as a production operative on the Jaguar assembly line at Castle Bromwich in 1998. In 1999 he moved into his first staff position and was sponsored by Jaguar to study for a Masters degree in Automotive Manufacturing at Coventry University, graduating in 2002. Daljit then embarked on a career in Jaguar’s sales and marketing function where he held several positions including Customer Service and Global Sales. Daljit was appointed to his current role in August 2009 and has the responsibility for promoting the Jaguar brand within the UK Asian Community. He has passionately embraced the role and has introduced many new partnerships and successfully raised the profile of the brand within the community

64. MR KULJINDER SINGH BAHIA

Managing Director, Southall Travel – (UK)

Kuljinder Singh is Managing Director of the travel agency South all Travel Group, one of the largest travel agencies in the UK. Southall Travel is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides worldwide flights and holiday services. With credentials like ABTA membership, IATA certification and an ATOL license the firm enjoys credibility among thousands of travellers. With an annual turnover of £250 million, Southall Travel was listed in The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 companies, Kuljinder Singh was awarded the ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year’ at the 8th Asian Achiever Awards in London.

65. MR PRITPAL SINGH PANESAR

President, Coleman University – (USA)

Pritpal Singh is President of Coleman University, a non-profit institution recognized as leader in IT education. His involvement began when he was Systems Analyst at Coleman and was inspired by an organisation that was committed to improving lives of individuals. His career advanced to Chief Information Officer, Executive Vice President and then as President since 2003. Pritpal believes that the University achievements come from its inverted program of study, where students learn core subjects from the beginning and are prepared to enter the industry before completion of their degree in order to enter the job market faster.

66. MR RAJ SINGH KOHLI

Superintendent, Metropolitan Police – (UK)

Superintendent Raj Kohli, 45, believes he was destined to join the force from the time as a little boy when his mum gave him a police outfit. It was at a Glasgow University careers fair that he was intrigued by the Met officer recruiting for the graduate fast-track scheme. He was one of 30 recruits across Britain chosen for the position. Raj, is now the Meta’s highest-ranking Sikh officer and his priority remains with the ordinary people of the north London borough. He has revealed how his bullying hell at a top private school has inspired him to help other young victims.

67. MR NAVDEEP SINGH BAINS

Member of Parliament – (CANADA)

Navdeep was born in Toronto, Ontario. He completed his Bachelor of Administrative Studies (BAS) undergraduate degree at York University. Navdeep went on to complete his Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Windsor. He has also achieved a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. Prior to being elected as a Member of Parliament, Navdeep worked in Accounting and Financial Analysis at Ford Motor Company of Canada as a Financial Analyst. Navdeep served as a Member of Parliament for Mississauga Brampton South from 2004 to 2011 and is also a recipient of various community awards in promoting diversity.

68. THE MATHARU FAMILY

Hotels & Property – (UK)

Harpal, Raj and Tony, the founders of Grange Hotels, together own and manage 12 luxury hotels located in the heart of London and a 13th one at Bracknell, Windsor. Tony Matharu is the Managing Director whereas Raj serves as the Chairman.They provide luxury 4* & 5* accommodation, hospitality and events services. The hotels are established in major parts of London like Convent Garden and West End. The Brothers entered a Niche market in 2005 buying a wing, designed solely for business women. In 2011, they were listed in the Sunday Times rich list with a wealth of around £270m.

69. PARVINDER SINGH PASRICHA

Marshal of the Indian Air Force (retired 1969) – (INDIA)

Parvinder Singh, a Police officer, served as 30th Police Commissioner in Mumbai and as Director General of Police and Managing Director of Maharashtra State Welfare and Housing Corporation. In the1980s he was Deputy Commissioner of Mumbai traffic, introducing schemes to improve traffic management. He was also Superintendent managing crime in Thane, Kulaba, Nashik and Amravati districts. Parvinder Singh played a major role in restoring the confidence of Muslims and other communities following the 1992-93 Mumbai riots. He was awarded with President’s Police Medal for distinguished service, and Indian Police Medal for meritorious service.

70. MR HARBHAJAN SINGH SAMRA

Director, Samra Produce & Farms – (USA)

Harbhajan Singh came to California with an M.A. in economics in 1985 and he now dominates the okra farming industry. He began supplying to Indian restaurants and stores from the back of his pickup truck in the days when tinda, methi and moolee were hard to come by. Later he opened a stall in the downtown Los Angeles 7th Street produce market, after 10 years of building his business Harbhajan bought several hundred acres land near Indio in Southern California. Now Samra Produce & Farms, has farms over 120 hectares and customers throughout the United States, Canada and Britain.

71. MR MILKHA SINGH

Sportsman – (INDIA)

Milkha Singh is an Indian athlete, nicknamed the Flying Sikh. He won Gold in both 200m and 400m events at 1958 Asian Games, clocking 21.6 seconds and 47 seconds respectively. He also won Gold in the 400m at the 1958 Cardiff Commonwealth Games with a time of 46.16 seconds. This achievement made him the first gold medallist at Commonwealth Games from Independent India. He has represented India in Olympics in 1960 (Rome), 1964 (Tokyo) 1956 (Melbourne) in both the 200m and 400m events. Post retirement, Milkha Singh holds Director of Sports in Punjab. He is the father of professional golfer Jeev Milkha Singh.

72. LIEUTENANT-COLONEL HARJIT SINGH SAJJAN

British Columbia Regiment – (CANADA)

73. MR RAJPAL SINGH

Akaal Takht Sahib Jathedar – (INDIA)

Rajpal Singh is the Captain of India’s National Hockey Team and plays the Forward (front line) position. He won the Arjuna Award, an award instituted by the Indian government to recognize outstanding achievement in National Sport. Rajpal is a graduate from Chandigarh’s SGGS Khalsa College and Siwalik Public School. India won the Cup at Ipoh, Malaysia, where Rajpal was named “Player of the Tournament”, with seven goals. He made his international debut in 2005 and led the team to finals of Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in 2010 where India were declared joint winner with South Korea.

74. MR HS NARULA

Chairman, DSC Group Ltd – (UK)

A visionary leader, H S Narula, 57, is Chairman at DSC Group Ltd. He led DSC Ltd into Asian continents, catering to a diverse mix of climates and languages. With decades of exceptional accomplishments in civil engineering, corporate management and professional development, he heads a $2 billion empire named after his father. He launched ‘EBONY’ group of retail store chains, Elegant English Hotels in London and operations in Dubai. HS Narula is member of many associations like CLL, FICCI and PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry in India. In 1996 he was awarded the National Citizen award by Mother Teresa.

75. MRS SURINA KAUR NARULA

Chairperson & Trustee, Various Organisations – (UK)

Surina is Co-Chair and Trustee of ‘Consortium for Street Children’, UK based agencies. She has organised events to raise funds and profile of ‘Street Children’ and their needs at all levels. In recognition, she was awarded The Beacon Prize in 2003 for contribution to charitable and social causes and honoured with the Asian of the Year Award in 2005 and an MBE in 2008. She is on boards of many organisations, including ‘Plan International’ a company engaged in child-centred community development in 43 countries. Surina also chaired the Victoria & Albert Museum for an exhibition on the Sikh kingdom.

76. MR PAUL SINGH UPPAL

Member of Parliament – (UK)

Paul Singh Uppal is the only Sikh Member of Parliament and is seen as a future star of the Conservative Party. Working tirelessly for Wolverhampton, he has represented and helped thousands of constituents at his weekly surgeries. Paul recently became Parliamentary Private Secretary PPS to David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science. Born in Smethwick, a working class area of Birmingham, Paul attended both a state primary school and comprehensive state secondary school. Paul later went on study politics at the University of Warwick after he was encouraged to fulfil his academic potential under the guidance of one his teachers

77. PROFESSOR DR DEVINDER SINGH CHAHAL

Author – (CANADA)

Devinder Singh achieved an MSc and PhD (Microbiology) from the Ohio State University and University of Southern Illinois in 1966. He established a Department of Microbiology at the Punjab Agricultural University, but left this institute to work as a Visiting Scientist at Massachusetts Institute of Technology as a Fulbright Fellow for one year. In 1975 Professor Chahal moved to Canada and worked at the University of Waterloo and the Institute Armand-Frappier, Universite in Qubec. He retired in 1996 as Professor of Applied Microbiology and has written many books and research articles. His process to produce chemicals from waste has five patents in Canada, USA and India.

78. MR TARSEM DHALIWAL

Finance Director, Iceland – (UK)

Tarsem is the Finance Director of the Food Group Iceland. His career started as an accountant at Iceland nearly 28 years ago, where he trained and qualified whilst working there. With a turnover of 5billion Malcolm Walker, founder of Iceland, Andy Pritchard and Tarsem Singh decided to buy the Company and privatised it in 2005. Tarsem Singh was awarded ‘North West Director of Year’ in 2010 where tribute was paid to him for long service and remarkable turnaround since he returned as Finance Director.

79. THE WOUHRA FAMILY

Food & Property – (UK)

Tony Deep Wouhra and his four brothers have built East End Foods, a UK- based Asian £100 million business empire from practically nothing. He is one of the greatest self-starter success stories of the Midlands. East End Foods now employs about 250 people and opened the largest rice mill in Europe in 2006. Last year it also bought the former HP Sauce factory in Birmingham, saying it hoped to create up to 200 jobs at the iconic plant. The honorary doctorate at BCU comes a decade after he was awarded an MBE for services to food.

80. MR BALTEJ SINGH DHILLON

Canadian Police Force – (CANADA)

Baltej Singh is the first Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) allowed to wear a turban. He came to Canada 1982 and studied criminology. Whilst volunteering at RCMP he decided to join. The turban issue was raised and taken to the Commissioner, Norman Inkster, who fully supported Baltej. In 1990 Baltej, a true warrior, came out victorious and unscathed. Baltej has become an icon for multiculturism and inspires others not to compromise their principles. He is now a sergeant and polygraph examiner for B.C.’s major crime unit. He has worked on high-profile cases like the Air India bombing and serial killer Robert Pickton.

81. MR DARRA SINGH OBE

Chair, Commission for Integration & Cohesion – (UK)

Darra Singh was, until September 2011, Chief Executive of Jobcentre Plus and Department for Work and Pensions. Prior to this he had various roles like Chief Executive of Ealing Council and Chief Executive of Luton Council. Darra’s career started in 1984 as volunteer and case worker in Tyneside, he subsequently moved to London to work for The Single Homelessness charity and London Housing Unit as a Senior Policy Officer. He was also Northern Region Director for the Audit Commission and in 2006 Darra was appointed the Chair of the Commission for Integration and Cohesion.

82. MR VARINDER SINGH GHUMAN

Professional Bodybuilder – (INDIA)

Varinder is a professional bodybuilder, Punjabi wrestler and actor well known in India for being world first vegetarian pro bodybuilder. He’s the heaviest in the country with 120kg body weight and a deep chiselled muscular build. Varinder won Mr India in 2009 and was awarded 2nd place in Mr Asia. As well as being selected for pro wrestling in the UK he has launched a music video and works with Tara Nutricare, a nutrition and health products company. In May 2012, Arnold Schwarzenegger announced the 6 feet 3 inch tall Sikh as the face of his health products and food supplements in Asia.

83. MR HARPREET SINGH

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s wife – (INDIA)

Harpreet Singh, Esq., former Legal Director of UNITED SIKHS recently joined the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Relations Service as the Regional Director of Region III. As part of UNITED SIKHS legal team, one of Harpreet’s most important cases consisted of winning a groundbreaking Kirpan case in 2005 in Detroit. The judge ruled that the kirpan should not be considered a knife or a weapon, and that ruling has been used by many advocates to defend the right to wear the kirpan. Harpreet worked on many important cases for Sikh rights including the UNITED SIKHS Right to Turban campaign in France and Belgium.

84. DR AVTAR LIT

Chairman, Sunrise Group – (UK)

Sunrise Radio (originally Sina Radio), with broadcaster-entrepreneur Dr Avtar Lit at the helm, was the first 24 hour Asian radio station in the UK. It was launched on 5th November 1989, servicing west London’s Asian community from its Hounslow studios. On 15th April 1991, Sunrise Radio launched its service on the Astra satellite across the UK and Europe. Sunrise London was launched on 1st January 1994 and today, Sunrise Radio reaches nearly two million Asian listeners a month via DAB digital radio, medium wave and the Sky platform making it the premier Asian media outlet in the UK

85. MR SIMMARPAL SINGH BHURJEE

Country Head, Olam International – (ARGENTINA)

Simmarpal Singh is an Agricultural Sciences graduate from Amritsar, India. He joined Olam in 2001and was able to work in multiple geographies of Africa. In 2005 he started operations in Argentina and was the first Indian Argentines had ever met. He pioneered and spearheaded the business to grow from 29th position to 6th in the global peanut industry. Today, Simmarpal is the known as ˜The Peanut Prince and is the Country Head for the Argentina Operations of Olam International. The Argentine Government recognised and awarded him with a Certificate of Gratitude for his contribution to the local economy.

86. MR TOMMY SINGH NAGRA

Executive Producer, BBC – (UK)

Award-winning programme maker Tommy Nagra has been appointed as an Executive Producer in the BBC’s Religion & Ethics Department in Manchester. Tommy has a strong track record in developing new titles specialising in multicultural and religious output spanning all genres from Specialist, Factual and Current Affairs through to Features, Entertainment, Live Studio and Outside Broadcasts. Alongside his other duties, his new role will see him as executive producer on BBC One’s Songs Of Praise, one of television’s longest-running strands, as well as develop new titles and strands across the Religion and Ethics portfolio.

87. MS GUNVEENA KAUR CHADHA

Director and Head, CII – (INDIA)

Gunveena Kaur is the Director and Head of The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and holds a PhD degree in Economics. Before moving to London, she was responsible for CIIs work with Latin America and Caribbean countries. CII is a non-government, not-for-profit industry led and managed organisation playing a proactive role in India’s development process. Founded over 116 years ago, it is India’s premier business association with a membership of over 8,100 organisations. Gunveena Kaur has also worked on projects on industrial and economic policy development, foreign direct investments in India.

88. PROFESSOR TEJINDER SINGH VIRDEE

Professor of Physics at Imperial College – (UK)

Tejinder Singh is a renowned Professor of Physics at Imperial College in London. In April 2012, The Royal Society (one of the most coveted fellowships in world of science) announced him in this years fellowship. Prof Tejinder Singh – a Particle Physicist – now shares his fellowship with the likes of Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin etc. He is primarily distinguished for design, construction and exploitation of the huge CMS experiment at CERN laboratory in Geneva. He originated the concept with 4 colleagues in 1990 and now leads over 3000 scientists from over 38 countries in what is dubbed the ‘Biggest Experiment on Earth’.

89. MR HARVINDER SINGH

CEO, PSI in Control – (MALAYSIA)

Harvinder Singh was the winner of the Ernst & Young Technology Entrepreneur of The Year in 2008. He runs PSI in CONTROL which is the fastest growing subsidiary of the PSI AG Group of Companies. Harvinder’s ventures have seen growth in order of intake from RM 5.7 Million in 2000 to RM 104 Million in 2010. The company is successful in winning projects amidst global competition in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and Sri Lanka. Harvinder Singh is also director of the Global Sikhs Mission and responsible for the delivery of more then RM11 million worth of aid within days of the tsunami disaster.

90. MR HARCHARANJIT SINGH RAPAL OBE

Artist & Music Director – (UK)

Harcharanjit Singh Rapal (Channi Singh) came from Punjab in 1975 and started the popularity of Punjabi music. He eventually formed a band called Alaap and changed the entire face of Punjabi music not only in the UK but around the world. The music fused Eastern and Western influences, creating a new sound and pioneering modern Bhangra music. Channi Singh is the founder, lead singer, composer, song writer and music director of the world-renowned band, Alaap. Channi was recently given the OBE in 2012 for services to bhangra music, charity and community.

91. MR MALKIT SINGH MBE

Artist & Music Director – (UK)

Malkit Singh has performed live in over forty countries and has fans and audiences of all ages. He has maintained his Punjabi image throughout his career, is well respected and looked upon as a role model. He has successfully recorded 22 albums and been recognised in the Millennium Edition of the Guinness Book of World Records as the ‘Best Selling Bhangra Solo Artist in the World. In 2008 Malkit Singh received an MBE from the Queen for his services to Punjabi Music, making him the only Asian artist to have received this honour.

92. MR KULVEER SINGH RANGER

Advisor to Global Cities – (UK)

Kulveer Singh Ranger is an advisor to global cities. He was an advisor for four years to the Mayor of London Boris Johnson on Transport, Environment and Digital Technology as well as being a former Vice-chairman for the Conservative Party on Cities. Kulveer Singh has played key roles in delivering iconic change projects such as Oystercard, the ‘Boris Bikes’, New Bus for London and Crossrail. Kulveer Singh is also a broadcaster, an international public speaker and sits on the Imperial College digital cities research board. He also writes for various publications including GQ.

93. MR RAVINDER SINGH

Founder, Khalsa Aid – (UK)

Ravinder Singh was born in Singapore and is the founder of Khalsa Aid. Established in 1999, Khalsa Aid is an international non-profit and relief agency founded on Sikh principles and has volunteers in many countries providing relief to victims of disaster, wars and tragic events. In April 1999, Sikhs were celebrating the 300th Anniversary of the Khalsa Panth but at the same time there was conflict in Kosovo. Ravinder launched an aid mission for the Kosovan refugees as a tribute to mark the birth of the Khalsa. This was the birth of Khalsa Aid, the first Sikh Cross-border humanitarian organisation.

94. MR HARMANDER SINGH UPPAL

Team Leader, Barclays Asia – (SINGAPORE)

Harmander Singh is one of the youngest double masters winners in the UK. Having studied at the University of Birmingham, Loughborough University and London School of Economics he joined his family business before entering the banking fraternity in 2000 with Coutts & Co. Being one of the first turbaned Sikhs he quickly established his name within the industry. Six years later he joined Credit Suisse as the Head of their new Midlands office. He left to join Barclays Asia in 2011 and currently is a Team Leader looking after Ultra High Networth individuals and Family offices.

95. PROFESSOR KARTAR SINGH JI

Head of Music, Guru Nanak Girls College – (INDIA)

Professor Kartar Singh, an octogenarian is a legendary figure and an epitome of dedication to kirtan in its original form. Very down to earth, this man has many accolades to his name. Realising his mission to rekindle the true form of Gurmat Sangeet was only possible through teaching of music to the young generation, he changed his profession to Music Teacher in 1968. In 1971 he joined Guru Nanak Girls college as Head of the music Dept. This was the beginning of a new chapter in the history of college and university level music competitions and was his biggest achievement in the revival of Gurmat Sangeet.

96. MRS GURMEET KAUR SODHI

Television Host & Producer – (USA)

Gurmeet Kaur is television host/producer and youngest Sikh female to launch her own talk show. She is an icon in the international entertainment communities. She’s known an ˜Indian Oprah among the Asian community worldwide. Gurmeet was invited by the President of USA to attend a special reception at the White House. It was the first time an Indian talk show host was invited to such an event. The invitation is recognition of her work in the community and almost a decade of experience as a talk show host. Gurmeet Kaur is known as one of the most influential woman in the south Asian media.

97. DR RABINDER KAUR BUTTAR

President & CEO, ClinTec International – (UK)

Dr Rabinder Buttar is a successful British entrepreneur. She is Founder, President and CEO of ClinTec International and included in ‘Real Business’ list showing Britain’s 100 Most Entrepreneurial Women. Rabinder has received many business awards i.e. Ernst & Young Scottish Entrepreneur of the Year 2010. In the same year ClinTec were ranked by Deloitte as 27th as Fastest Growing privately owned company in the UK and 226th in Europe, Middle East and North Africa. Dr Buttar has a PhD in Immunology gained in 1988 from the University of Strathclyde and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of West of Scotland.

98. MR WARIS SINGH AHLUWALIA

Actor & Jewellery Designer – (USA)

Waris Singh was born in Punjab in 1975 and is an Indian actor and jewellery designer. Aged five his family moved to the USA and he grew up in Brooklyn. Based in New York he had a number of roles in Hollywood films like ‘Life Aquatic’ and ‘The Darjeeling Limited’. He became a celebrity after his last role in ‘Inside Man’ by Spike Lee. Waris Singh helped non-profit organizations to increase HIV/AIDS awareness in South Asia. He made regular trips to Mumbai and worked on prevention, his efforts mainly being through educational campaigns

99. MS SHARON KAUR

Managing Director, Sahara Homes Ltd – (UK)

Sharon Kaur is managing director of Sahara Homes Limited, a company she founded in 1997. Sharon is as passionate about her company as the community she serves and this is reflected in her extensive charitable work. Sahara is a care home group for people with learning difficulties and is now the leading spot purchase care home for learning disabilities in east London. She was named ‘East London Business Person of the Year’ in 2006, ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ at the Asian Women of Achievement Awards in 2007 and ‘Businesswomen of the Year’ at the Asian Women Awards, also in 2007.

100. MR JAGJIT SINGH MATHARU

Wealth Advisor, Barclays Asia – (SINGAPORE)

Jagjit Singh is one of the youngest members on our list and is recognised as one of the rising stars in the global Finance Industry. Originally from East Africa, Jagjit started his career in London’s Capital markets working with key Sovereign Wealth Funds and Institutional clients. Currently based in Singapore with a focus on Family offices and Ultra High Net Worth individuals, Jagjit Singh advises some of the most prominent and wealthy business families in the world on all aspects of their Financing and Investment strategies. Jagjit is well regarded for his voice of reason and conservative approach to markets.