U. Shekhar is the Managing Director, of Galaxy Surfactants Ltd. He started Galaxy Surfactants literally in a garage in 1980 and built the company into a Rs 851 crores enterprise with a PAT of Rs 61 crores over the last 25 years. He leads the company by example with a very high level of integrity and transparency. The company supplies vital raw material to the consumer care industry and has a market share in India of over 80%. It derives more than 50% of its turnover from exports. It is a true Indian pioneer in the chemicals and consumer care industry that has contributed to society by import substitution. The company is providing gainful employment to young men / women and is today a big exporter with a global footprint. The company employs over 1000 people and derives more than 50% of its turnover from exports. The company operates three plants in India, has a vibrant operation in the USA and its Egypt plant will be commissioned later in 2011.

U. Shekhar receiving his award