Icons of Influence Syed Mohammed Salahuddin Managing Director, ETA Ascon Star Group Syed M Salahuddin helms ETA Ascon Star Group, a diversified multinational investment group renowned for its significant contributions to education, society, and community welfare. Established in 1973, ETA is a joint venture between Dubai’s Al Ghurair Investments and Indian businessmen BS Abdul Rahman and Syed M Salahuddin. Primarily a contracting firm in the UAE, ETA Ascon Star Group has expertise spanning civil construction, electromechanical services, elevator engineering, and facilities management. The firm has completed projects worth over $1.36bn, including notable ventures such as the iconic Burj Al Arab. Under Salahuddin’s leadership, the company now oversees around 75,000 employees across 21 countries. Beyond his role at ETA, Salahuddin is the founder of Premier Diagnostic, established in 2011. He has also served as chairman-emeritus at Star Health & Allied Insurance and as managing director at ETA MELCO Elevator. In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Salahuddin is dedicated to community service. He serves as the president of the Indian Muslim Association, reflecting his commitment to societal development and welfare. His extensive career and leadership have positioned ETA Ascon Star Group as a key player in the construction and investment sectors, driving significant developments in the Middle East and beyond. His multifaceted roles highlight his versatility and dedication to both business excellence and community service. You might also like Sunil John Dr. Thumbay Moideen Vidya Chhabria Mohan Valrani K. Rajaram Dr. Adnan Chilwan Sanjiv Kakkar Ram Kumar Thota Raghu Malhotra Sunil Kaushal Atif Rahman Amit Jain Rishi Kapoor Vasu Shroff Anil Pillai Bal Krishen Rohit and Sharad Bachani Raju Ramesh and Sunil Paul Ayesha Depala John Paul Joy Alukkas Geet Bhalla and Digvijay Pratap Snehal and Sunita Hadani Nisha Jagtiani Kunal Kapoor Dino Varkey Ashish Panjabi Joy Alukkas Yogesh Mehta Yusuff Ali M.A. Ravi Pillai Micky Jagtiani Sunny Varkey Sunil Vaswani Shamsheer Vayalil Firoz Merchant Rajen Kilachand Azad Moopen Tony Jashanmal Paras Shahdadpuri Dr. Zulekha Daud Adeeb Ahamed Dhananjay Datar Rizwan Sajan PNC Menon Sima Ved Shaji Ul Mulk Ramesh Prabhakar L.T. Pagarani Ram Buxani Surender Kandhari Sohan Roy Shyam Bhatia