Devita Saraf
Devita Saraf | |
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| देवीता सराफ | |
| File:Devita saraf.jpg | |
| Born | 25 June 1981 |
| Nationality | India |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Occupation | business executive |
| Known for | Founder of Vu Technologies |
| Parent | Rajkumar Saraf |
| Awards | IT People's IT Woman Leadership Award[1] |
| Website | Official website |
Devita Saraf (देवीता सराफ in Devanagari) is the founder and CEO of Vu Technologies.[2][3] She is previously worked as the Director of Marketing at Zenith Computers.[4] In 2006, India Today named her as one of the top 25 most powerful women in India[2][5]. She is also obtained her international high intelligence quotient society Mensa membership from USACite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).
Personal background
Devita Saraf was born on 25 June 1981 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.[6] She is the daughter of Rajkumar Saraf, chairman and CEO of Zenith Computers.[7]
Saraf attended Queen Mary School, Mumbai. She later attended the H.R. College of Commerce and Economics and the University of Southern California, where she received a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2003. She studied game theory and strategic thinking at the London School of Economics.[5]
Professional background
Saraf started her career at age 16,[5] when she was trained by her father at Zenith Computers and was named as the Director of Marketing when she was 21.[3][8]
Vu Technologies
In 2006, Saraf launched Vu Technologies, where she developed a variety of products including Intelligent televisions, waterproof LCDs, car televisions, video walls, LED,[9] LCD,[10] 3D camera[11] and touch-screen products.[12]
Earlier roles
- Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Young Leaders Forum: National Co-Chair and Executive Committee Member[13][14]
- Young Bombay Forum of Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Founder and Chairperson[15][16][17]
- Global Business Leaders at University of Southern California: Founder and Chairperson Emeritus
- Western Region of Manufacturers Association of Information Technology MAIT: Executive Council[16]
- The Indus Entrepreneurs, Mumbai (TIE): Charter Member
Honors and awards
- IT People's IT Woman Leadership Award[1]
- Indo-American Society's Most Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur 2009–10[18]
References
- ^ a b Business Standard (2009-01-10). "Minimum toting". Business-standard.com. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ a b "Youngest women CEOs in India - Page 2". Siliconindia.com. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
- ^ a b ET Bureau Mar 10, 2010, 06.56am IST (2010-03-10). "Devita Saraf moves from head of marketing to CEO - Economic Times". Articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ January 16, 2009 (2009-01-16). "On the radar : Simply Mumbai - India Today". Indiatoday.intoday.in. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
{{cite web}}: Text "UPDATED 11:46 IST" ignored (help)CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c "Speakers List India Today Woman Summit & Awards 2011". Indiatoday.in. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
- ^ "Young Dynamo". Accenture.com. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
- ^ "Interview of Mr. Raj Kumar Saraf, Chairman and Managing Director, Zenith Computers Ltd". Indiainfoline.com. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
- ^ Exhibit (31 Posts). "Devita Saraf - CEO - Vu Technologies |Exhibit Magazine". Exhibitmag.com. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Roydon Cerejo. "VU launches new 32-inch LED TV from their Sonic series". Tech2.in.com. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
- ^ Karan Shah. "Vu Technologies launches new Super TV". Tech2.in.com. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
- ^ Karan Shah (2012-05-18). "Vu Technologies launches new 3D HD digital camera". Tech2.in.com. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
- ^ "Vu - the Luxury in Technology Store in Mumbai". Techgadgets.in. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
- ^ By Ians (2011-03-25). "JBIMS hosts Youngest Businesswoman of India Devita Saraf of VU Technologies". CoolAvenues.com. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
- ^ "Business of Luxury". Afternoondc.in. 2011-05-26. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
- ^ "Leading ladies : Woman - India Today". Indiatoday.intoday.in. 2010-03-04. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
- ^ a b "Devita Saraf". Digitalsignageasia.org. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
- ^ "Devita Saraf| ET Slide Shows". Economictimes.indiatimes.com. 2010-07-23. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
- ^ "Indo-American Society Awards". Afternoondc.in. Retrieved 2012-07-28.