YASH KARIA

President & CEO AGROCROP EXPORTS LTD

BIO: As a new immigrant, Yash started the trading company in 2002 which has now grown to occupy a purpose-built 110,000 sq-ft packaging facility in Bolton that processes beans, lentils and grains for major retailers in North America. The success of the business is grounded in supply chain and relationship management with key global suppliers. Agrocrop is now entering its next phase of expansion by putting together a five-year strategic growth plan, adding 75,000 sq ft, adding new categories and leveraging its strong customer relationships within North America.

BEST CAREER ADVICE: Make your goals first and then just focus on achieving it. Dont look left or right and just focus on the goal.

IF I HAD CHOSEN A DIFFERENT CAREER PATH:

Be an entrepreneur in another field like real estate.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A TOP 40 HONOUREE?

Focus, Patience, Determination, Ambition, Risk Taker, Self-motivated and work on greater good & win-win for all.