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Devita Saraf
File:Devita saraf.jpg
Image of Devita Saraf
Born25 June, 1981
NationalityIndia
Alma materUniversity of Southern California
Occupation(s)Founder of Vu Technologies
Co Founder of Vu TelePresence
Known forTech Entrepreneur
Parent(s)Rajkumar Saraf CEO of Zenith Computers
Vijayrani Saraf M.A (Economics)
AwardsIT People’s IT Woman Leadership Award[1]
Zee Astitva Award – Young Achiever of the Year[2]
WebsiteDevita Saraf

Devita Saraf (देवीता सराफ in Devanagari, born 25 June 1981 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 Saraf[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

  • IT People’s IT Woman Leadership Award[25]
  • Indo-American Society’s Most Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur 2009-10[26]

References

  1. ^ Jan 10 2009 "IT People's IT Woman Leadership Award". {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  2. ^ "Astitva Award - Young Achiever of the Year".
  3. ^ "Introduction of Devita Saraf".
  4. ^ 01 December 2011 "Youngest women CEOs in India". {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  5. ^ "Devita Saraf moves from head of marketing to CEO".
  6. ^ "Mr. Raj Kumar Saraf, Chairman and Managing Director, Zenith Computers Ltd".
  7. ^ "Akash Saraf COE of Zenith Info".
  8. ^ "Products launched by Devita".
  9. ^ "Education of Devita Saraf".
  10. ^ "Devita Saraf joined Zenith".
  11. ^ "marketing director at Zenith".
  12. ^ "Director of Marketing for the firm at the age of 21".
  13. ^ "Devita launched Vu Technologies".
  14. ^ "32-inch LED TV".
  15. ^ "launches new Super TV".
  16. ^ "launches new 3D HD digital camera".
  17. ^ "luxury in technology".
  18. ^ "youngest executive committee member of FICCI".
  19. ^ "co-chair of FICCI Youth".
  20. ^ "DEVITA SARAF founder and Chairperson".
  21. ^ "Devita is the Founder and Chairperson of Young Bombay Forum,".
  22. ^ "Executive Council of MAIT".
  23. ^ "Member of FICCI".
  24. ^ "Devita is the Founder and Chairperson of Young Bombay Forum,". economictimes.
  25. ^ Jan 10 2009 "IT People's IT Woman Leadership Award". {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  26. ^ "Most Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur 2009-10".


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