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Born | 25 June |
Nationality | India |
Alma mater | University of Southern California |
Occupation(s) | Founder of Vu Technologies Co Founder of Vu TelePresence |
Known for | Tech Entrepreneur |
Parent(s) | Rajkumar Saraf CEO of Zenith Computers Vijayrani Saraf M.A (Economics) |
Awards | IT People’s IT Woman Leadership Award[1] Zee Astitva Award – Young Achiever of the Year[2] |
Website | Devita Saraf |
Devita Saraf (देवीता सराफ in Devanagari, born 25 June in Mumbai,Maharashtra)[3] is the Founder and CEO of Vu Technologies.[4][5] Devita's father Raj Saraf[6] is the Chairman and CEO of Zenith Computers LTD and brother Akash Saraff[7] CEO of Zenith Infotech. The Topper Laptop, Power of Seven Laptop range, Infotainer II, Multiply and the Topper Desktop are some of Zenith’s products launched under her leadership.[8]
Education
Saraf went to school at Queen Mary School, Mumbai. She later went to the H.R. College of Commerce and Economics and attended University of Southern California where she graduated in Bachelors of Business Administration in 2003. She also took summer courses at Management of Technology, University of California, (Berkeley). She also pursued Game theory and Strategic Thinking from London School of Economics[9]
Business Life
Saraf started her career at the age of 16[10] when she started training under her father at Zenith Computers Ltd. Saraf become the Director of Marketing for Zenith Computers Ltd at the age of 21[11][12]
Vu Technologies
In 2006, Saraf launched Vu Technologies.[13] Over the years, Saraf has helped Vu Technologies develop a product range that includes Intelligent TVs, Waterproof LCDs, Car TVs, video walls, LED,[14] LCD,[15] 3D Camera[16] and touch-screen products.[17]
Position of responsibility
- FICCI Young Leaders Forum : Youngest National Executive committee member and national co-chair [18][19]
- Founder and Chairperson: Young Bombay Forum of Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry[20][21]
- Founder and Chairperson: Emeritus of Global Business Leaders at University of Southern California
- Executive Council: Western Region of Manufacturers Association of Information Technology [MAIT][22]
- Executive Committee Member of FICCI: Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry[23][24]
- Charter Member: TIE – The Indus Entrepreneurs, Mumbai
Awards
- Enterprise Scions – Young Entrepreneur of the Year[citation needed]
- Indira Institute Super Achiever Award[citation needed]
- IT People’s IT Woman Leadership Award[25]
- Zee Astitva Award – Young Achiever of the Year[26]
- Indo-American Society’s Most Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur 2009-10[27]
Media recognition
- 10 Young Tycoons – The Week[28]
- Top 50 Young People of India – India Today[29]
- Top 20 Women to Watch – Business Today[30]
- Stars of tomorrow – Business India
- 25 Most Powerful Women in India - India Today[31][32]
References
- ^ Jan 10 2009 "IT People's IT Woman Leadership Award".
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- ^ "Introduction of Devita Saraf".
- ^ 01 December 2011 "Youngest women CEOs in India".
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- ^ "Mr. Raj Kumar Saraf, Chairman and Managing Director, Zenith Computers Ltd".
- ^ "Akash Saraf COE of Zenith Info".
- ^ "Products launched by Devita".
- ^ "Education of Devita Saraf".
- ^ "Devita Saraf joined Zenith".
- ^ "marketing director at Zenith".
- ^ "Director of Marketing for the firm at the age of 21".
- ^ "Devita launched Vu Technologies".
- ^ "32-inch LED TV".
- ^ "launches new Super TV".
- ^ "launches new 3D HD digital camera".
- ^ "luxury in technology".
- ^ "youngest executive committee member of FICCI".
- ^ "co-chair of FICCI Youth".
- ^ "DEVITA SARAF founder and Chairperson".
- ^ "Devita is the Founder and Chairperson of Young Bombay Forum,".
- ^ "Executive Council of MAIT".
- ^ "Member of FICCI".
- ^ "Devita is the Founder and Chairperson of Young Bombay Forum,". economictimes.
- ^ Jan 10 2009 "IT People's IT Woman Leadership Award".
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value (help) - ^ "Astitva Award - Young Achiever of the Year".
- ^ "Most Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur 2009-10".
- ^ "10 Young Tycoons".
- ^ "Top 50 Young People of India".
- ^ "Stars of tomorrow".
- ^ "25 Most Powerful Women".
- ^ "25 Most Powerful Women".
External links
- Official Website of Devita Saraf
- DEVITA SARAF "A Laptop On Every Lap"
- Q&A with Devita Saraf
- Devita Saraf steps out of family business to test acumen
- Devita Saraf moves from head of marketing to CEO
- Devita Saraf is the Youngest Businesswoman on India Today's 25 Most Powerful Women in India
- On a gadget trail: Devita Saraf
- Interview With Devita Saraf CEO, Vu Technologies and Executive Director, Zenith Computers