Voices of Global Leadership: The CEOs Bridging Diplomacy and Business Innovation in 2025
In today’s business environment, leadership is often measured by balance sheets, profit margins, and shareholder returns. Yet, there are visionaries who challenge this narrow view, proving that true success is not only about numbers but also about impact. Sertan Ayçiçek, CEO of IKAR Holdings, represents this new era of leadership. His journey from international diplomacy…
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Sertan Ayçiçek
Sertan Ayçiçek, CEO of IKAR Holdings
In an era where business success is often measured solely by financial metrics, one leader stands apart with a revolutionary approach that places humanity at the center of enterprise. Sertan Ayçiçek, the former diplomat turned CEO of IKAR Holdings, has spent over two decades challenging the traditional paradigms of corporate leadership, creating what he calls the world’s first “HUMICORN” – a human-centric unicorn that values impact alongside income.
Devendra Kumar
Strategic Advisor & Retail CEO | Independent Consultant & Retail Transformation Leader
In the sprawling landscape of global retail transformation, where countless leaders chase quarterly numbers and market share, one man’s journey stands as a testament to what happens when authentic hunger meets unwavering purpose. Devendra Kumar’s story begins not in the boardrooms of multinational corporations, but in the modest streets of Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, where a small-town boy learned that dreams could transcend circumstances.
Erwin Rader
Founder & CEO , ErRa Sport Sponsoring Agency
In 2016, when most sports marketing agencies were following conventional paths, Erwin Rader was already envisioning something extraordinary. Founded with what he describes as “a young and hungry team,” ErRa Sport Sponsoring Agency emerged not just as another sponsorship facilitator, but as a transformative force bridging continents, cultures, and sporting disciplines in ways previously unimaginable.
