Sunder Genomal
Sunder "Ashok" Genomal | |
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| Born | Manila |
| Nationality | British-Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, Managing Director of Page Industries |
| Known for | Managing Director of Page Industries, Jockey license holder in India |
| Notable work | Founder of Page Industries |
Sunder "Ashok" Genomal is a British-Indian billionaire entrepreneur serving as the Managing Director of Page Industries, a garment manufacturer based in Bangalore that was established in 1994. Page Industries stands as one of the foremost global license holders for the underwear brand Jockey. As reported in 2019, Genomal was positioned as the 73rd richest individual in India by Forbes, with an estimated net worth of $1.9 billion. In 2017, he was honored with the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
Page Industries was launched in 1994 by Sunder Genomal along with his two brothers. The company specializes in producing, distributing, and marketing Jockey-branded apparel. Additionally, it possesses exclusive licensing rights for the swimwear label Speedo within India.
Personal life
Originally from Manila, Genomal holds citizenship in the United Kingdom and earned a Master of Science degree from De La Salle University. He is married to Madhuri and they have a son named Shamir. The family’s involvement in the innerwear industry dates back to 1959 when his father, Genomal Verhomal, founded their initial manufacturing facility in the Philippines.
Recognition
- Honored as "India's Best CEO 2015" in textiles by Business Today (India).
- Ranked 95th on Forbes' list of India's wealthiest individuals in 2016, with a net worth of $1.2 billion.
- Placed at number 87 on the Forbes India Rich List in 2017, with an estimated fortune of $1.75 billion.
- Awarded the EY Entrepreneur of The Year Award in 2017 for excellence in consumer products and retail.