Ashwin Dani

Ashwin Dani is vice chairman of Asian Paints, India's largest homegrown paints company, which was cofounded by his father and 3 others in 1945. With sales growing 20% annually for past 5 years, it has found a spot among Forbes Asia 's Fab 50 companies, 3 years in a row. In August it acquired a majority stake in Sleek Group, a maker of modular kitchens. In September, it bought remaining shares of Singapore subsidiary Berger International with the intention of delisting it. Son Jalaj looks after international markets. Son Malav recently joined company's board as non-executive director.