ALEXANDRIA,
Va. /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Entrepreneurs'
Organization (EO), the world's leading peer-to-peer community of
entrepreneurs, introduced Vijay K. Tirathrai of Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia, as the organization's new Chief
Executive Officer.
Tirathrai, who brings a wealth of business experience from
both corporate and non-profit sectors, will focus on strengthening
EO's impact while driving the organization's initiative of
attaining 20,000 members and further building its global presence.
Founded in 1987, the Entrepreneurs' Organization has
grown its global footprint to 147 Chapters in 48 countries.
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"EO's
global community speaks one universal language—entrepreneurship.
Our members are part of an entrepreneurial ecosystem that
celebrates diversity, rewards innovation and engages the world
through business leadership, and Vijay is the leader to take EO to
the next level," said Blair Assaly, EO Global Chairman.
Tirathrai has made an indelible mark in a variety of
businesses, spanning numerous industries in Southeast
Asiafor more than 30 years. As a business owner, Tirathrai
has led numerous multinational business ventures, ranging from
manufacturing, trade and distribution to fashion, marketing,
retail, events and association management.
"In
this role, I will continue building on the intrinsic value of, and
need for, a peer-to-peer network of entrepreneurs who yearn to
engage, share experiences and become stronger leaders in business
and beyond," said Tirathrai.
A
longtime member of EO, and a former EO Global Board
Chairman, Tirathrai will start in his new role
inAlexandria,
VA, USA, on 1 July
2015.
About the Entrepreneurs' Organization
The
Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) is a global, peer-to-peer network
of more than 10,000 influential business owners with 147 chapters
in 48 countries. Founded in 1987, EO is the catalyst that enables
leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow, leading to greater success
in business and beyond. For more information, visit www.eonetwork.org.
Vijay
K. Tirathrai, CEO, Entrepreneurs' Organization
A
serial entrepreneur and industry pioneer, Vijay K. Tirathrai has
made an indelible mark in a variety of businesses, spanning
numerous industries in Southeast
Asia, for more than 30 years. As a business owner, Tirathrai
has led numerous multinational ventures, ranging from
manufacturing, distribution and retailing of fashion, to events and
association management. Beyond business, Tirathrai has served
in several non-profit entities, among them the Malaysian Retailers
Association; Commonwealth K'98 Games; the Young Presidents'
Organization; and Richmond,
The American International
University in London.
Tirathrai also served as chairman of the board for the
Entrepreneurs' Organization, the world's most influential community
of entrepreneurs. Tirathrai is multilingual, and received his
education in Malaysia, Singapore and
the United
Kingdom. He calls Kuala
Lumpur his home, where he lives with his wife,
Shivaanya, and their children, Kunal and Neel.