Ashish Vijay
Ashish Vijay | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 17, 1981 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, Investor, Philanthropist |
| Organization | AV Group |
| Spouse | Ashumi Ashish Jain |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Vijay Kumar Jain (f), Kalpana Jain (m) |
Ashish Vijay (Hindi: आशीष विजय; born July 17, 1981, in New Dehli, India) is an Indian entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist[1] who is the current Chairman of the AV Group.[2][3]
Early life
Ashish was born and raised in New Delhi. He studied at the Motilal Nehru College – University of Dehli and earned his bachelor's degree in business commerce.
Career
Ashish's family has a history of expertise in precious stones [4] which he used to build his company, sourcing high-quality stones, creating new designs, and holding auctions.[5] Kamal Chand Jain, Ashish's grandfather, worked at a jewelry store in New Delhi, India.[6]
In 2013, Ashish established Tiara by Ashish Vijay, a Dubai-based family-run business.[7] Ashish is the Founder and Chairman of AV Globale.[8] [9] Ashish is also the Director of the International Colored Gemstone Association in the Middle East.[10]
He has also diversified into real estate, arts, and other luxury sectors.[11] In 2021, Ashish was accepted into the Forbes Business Council.[10] He has recently been appointed director of the ICA Dubai Chapter.[2] Ashish is also the owner of the $1 million Kimberley Treasure coin sold by Perth Mint and Christie's super rare red diamond ring, acquired by his company Tiara Gems and Jewellery DMCC.[12]
Philanthropy
Ashish is an active philanthropist. He works to ensure that children worldwide have access to education, healthcare, and a safe environment. Ashish emphasizes the education of girls, support for female miners, and implementing sustainable protocols in the mining industry.[13] He has led projects focused on education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and community development through the Bliss Foundation.[10]
Awards and Recognition
He has been recognized for his contributions and was voted one of the “100 Most Influential People in UAE”.[14] Ashish was honored with the national recognition of “Global Indian of the Year” by Asia One Magzine for his achievements in philanthropy and sustainability.[15] "The Legends of Entrepreneurship Award" was presented to Ashish Vijay, acknowledging his status as a leading entrepreneur in the Middle East.[16]
References
- ^ "The Story of Ashish Vijay". February 20, 2024.
- ^ a b "Asiaone magazine". April 29, 2024.
- ^ https://www.arabianbusiness.com/powerlists/uae-indians-meet-the-50-indian-aces-you-need-to-know
- ^ "Dubai-based Indian investor and jeweler Ashish Vijay accepted into Forbes Business Council".
- ^ Vijay, Ashish. "Building A Heritage Brand: Lessons From 75 Years In Jewelry". Forbes.
- ^ "Meraki By Tiara Gems (Gemstones ) in Dubai | Get Contact Number, Address, Reviews, Rating - Dubai Local".
- ^ Vijay, Tiara by Ashish. "Dubai-based Indian investor and jeweler Ashish Vijay accepted into Forbes Business Council". www.prweb.com.
- ^ "Trust and transparency - CEO Middle East". www.ceo-middleeast.com. December 8, 2023.
- ^ "Trust and transparency - Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More". 11 December 2023.
- ^ a b c "Ashish Vijay | Founder and Chairman - House of Ashish Vijay". Forbes Business Council.
- ^ "AV Group: International Success Under Ashish Vijay's Vision". 23 December 2023.
- ^ "Perth Mint sells $1 million coin". PerthNow. July 20, 2016.
- ^ "The Story of Ashish Vijay". 20 February 2024.
- ^ "Dubai 100: Meet the 100 people you need to know in the emirate in 2024 - Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More". www.arabianbusiness.com. February 8, 2024.
- ^ https://asiaone.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Coffee-Table-Book-Latest-compressed-1.pdf
- ^ https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-ae/growth-strategies/the-recap-legends-of-entrepreneurship-awards/487094