Meeting the renowned luck-teller
Mr. Bejan Daruwalla, renowned astrologer and columnist called on Mr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar and presented him with his book 'Change your Life'. The book includes biography of some renowned figures and their memories with Mr. Daruwalla.

Mr. Bejan Daruwalla presenting his book 'Change your Life' to Mr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar

Voicing opinions on the International stage

Mr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar was at the CII – FBN I Next Generation (NXG) International Convention on Family Business focussing on 'Step Up: Taking The Family Business To The Next Level' at Taj Exotica Goa held from 24th to 26th October.

CII - FBN I Next Generation (NXG) International Convention on Family Business

A quick glimpse of the convention

An annual event for Next Generation members of Family Businesses, the International convention, the first of its kind being organised by the Chapter, had drawn the participation of young family business leaders in the age group of 18-40 years. The convention provided a powerful platform to Next Generation Family Business leaders across the country and the globe to share and gain from insightful discussions.

The three-day event directed attention on diverse themes of interest to young business leaders, such as social media, viral marketing and brand building. There were panel discussions on topics like 'New Leaders - Building Credibility & Trust in the Family Business' and 'Outside Work Experience vs Joining Family Business Directly'. Besides, participants were introduced to the 'New Leaders Circle'.

Day 1, 24.10.2013: The day began with the registration at the lobby of the venue followed by dinner and ice-breaking session at the grounds of Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science, Margao, Goa hosted by Chowgule Family. Mr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Trustee, Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation along with Mr. Raju Mansukhani, Consultant, Media and Communications, MMCF and Dr. Mayank Gupta, Deputy Secretary MMCF, Development registered from MMCF, Udaipur held meetings with several young business leaders like Mr. Arjun Chowgule, Chowgule Group of Companies; Mr. Gaurav Ghatge, MD, Ghatge Logistics and Mr. Shankar Vanavarayar, Executive Director, Sakthi Auto Motors Ltd. Over a barbeque, out in the premises of the Chowgule Group offices, the evening was a memorable one.

Day 2, 25.10.2013: The morning session started at The Banquet Hall of Taj Exotica with the opening remarks of Mr. R. Haresh, Chairman, CII FBN India Chapter Core Group and Managing Director, TVS, followed by address from Mr. Arjun Chowgule, Leader, CII FBN India Chapter Next Gen Initiative & General Manager, Chowgule & Co. Pvt. Ltd., Goa. In the 2nd session the International case study was presented by Mr. Ulrich Schmidt-Maybach, Fourth Generation of Maybach Family & Founder, Wilhelm and Karl Maybach Foundation, USA. The case study was moderated by Dr. Rania Labaki, Associate Professor of Management, Family Business Research Centre University of Bordeaux, France. The Lunch session commenced with a panel discussion focusing on New Leaders - Building Credibility & Trust in the Family Business and the panel moderated by Mr. Gaurav Ghatge, Chairman CII Western Region, Family Business Sub Committees and Managing Director, Ghatge Logistics.