Vijay Eswaran is a successful Malaysian entrepreneur. He is the Chief Executive Officer and the founder of QI Group. Additionally, he is an author of several books and a renowned philanthropist. His company operates in more than 30 countries and is headquartered in two major Asian cities- Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong. Born in Penang, Malaysia, he comes from a humble ground of well-educated academic enthusiasts of Indian origin. He has worked hard all of his life, from a taxi driver to owning the multinational conglomerate.
Vijay Eswaran used his savings from the taxi job to fund his way through University. He completed his higher education in Illinois and London. The accounting and management expert has worked across North America and South-East Asia as an information system engineer. He worked in many giant technology and consulting firms, including IBM. He focuses much of his energy on developing what will come to be one of his greatest achievements – QI University. He is driven to make it an Ivy League institution. Eswaran is one of the most sought entrepreneurs for consolation and advisory. He is a regular speaker in several big events, including ASEAN Leadership Forums, the Concordia Global Summit, World Economic Forums, and the Horasis Visionary Circle.
The business mogul had the vision to make an impact in the business industry and individual lives. His companies oversee many sectors of the business industry, including education, hospitality, retail, and real state. With his company employing thousands of people across many countries, Vijay Eswaran has assisted millions of entrepreneurs through training and empowerment. He helps them navigate through the fast-paced 21st-century markets.
Vijay Eswaran is a philanthropist. He has helped millions of people through several charity programs. Fifteen years ago, he founded Vijayaratnam and RHYTHM foundations that assist children with special needs in several continents, including the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. He has invested a considerable sum of funds over the years in developing needy communities across three continents. His generosity is evident through TAARANA- A Malaysian school for children with learning problems.
Eswaran has spread his wisdom and professional expertise through writing. He has written several popular books and articles, including the bestselling In the Sphere of Silence on mindfulness and leadership that has sold thousands of copies around the world. He has established a platform to empower entrepreneurs through Quest International University Peak (QIUP) that was established with the help of the local government in 2011. It provides affordable education to students from all continents. As f 2017, the University had admitted over 1,500 students from over 30 countries to equip them with quality research-based expertise.
The serial entrepreneur has homes in Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur. He lives with his five nieces, a nephew, and his wife of 28 years. He is focused of improving not only the lives of his kin but also the international community.