Sunder Genomal

Sunder "Ashok" Genomal^[3] is a British-Indian businessperson, billionaire and MD of Page Industries, a Bangalore-headquartered garment company, founded in 1994.^[2][3][4][5] His company, Page Industries is one of the largest licensees in the world for underwear maker Jockey.^[1][6] As of 2019, Genomal has been ranked by Forbes as the 73rd wealthiest Indian, with an estimated net worth of approximately $1.9 billion.^[1] He was named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2017.^[7]

Sunder Genomal
Citizenship	United Kingdom[1]
Alma mater	De La Salle University
Occupation(s)	Businessperson, Founder & MD of Page Industries
Organization	Page Industries
Spouse	Madhuri[2]
Father	Genomal Verhomal[2]

In 1994, Sunder Genomal founded Page Industries, along with his two brothers.^[3][8] The company is engaged in the manufacturing, distribution, and marketing of Jockey products. In India, Page Industries is also the exclusive licensee of swimwear brand Speedo.^[8][9][10]

Personal life

He was born and brought up in Manila. He holds the citizenship of United Kingdom.^[1] He holds a Master's degree in Science from De La Salle University.^[1]

He is married to Madhuri,^[2] and has a son named Shamir.^[11] Sunder Genomal's family is into innerwear business since 1959 when his father, Genomal Verhomal set up their first factory in the Philippines.^[8][2]

Recognition

• Sunder Genomal was awarded the "India's Best CEO 2015" in the textiles category by Business Today (India) in December 2015.^[3][12]
• Forbes listed him as India's 95th richest with a net worth of $1.2 billion in 2016.^[3][13]
• In 2017, his estimated net worth was $1.75 billion and was placed #87th in Forbes's India Rich List 2017.^[2]
• In February 2018, Genomal was awarded EY Entrepreneur of The Year 2017 Award in the consumer products and retail category.^[7]