New Face in Legacy Business: Nazneen Jehangir Highlights NeST Digital’s Vision at the Manorama Sampadyam Kerala Business Summit

17th Jan 2025

January, 2025 – Nazneen Jehangir, Executive Director and CEO of NeST Digital, was featured as a key speaker at the Manorama Sampadyam Kerala Business Summit held at Grand Hyatt, Kochi. The session, titled ‘New Face in Legacy Business,’ brought together prominent leaders from traditional business families who have successfully navigated challenges to drive innovation and growth.

Nazneen highlighted NeST Digital’s journey, emphasizing the visionary leadership that recognized Kerala’s potential as a business hub. She shared insights into how the company has diversified its operations since its inception in 1990, establishing a strong foothold in sectors ranging from IT and technology to food and pharma.

“Success is achieved when the strength of tradition is balanced with our decisions. The formula for success is a merger of the old generation’s mind and the ideas of youth,” said Nazneen during the session. She also underlined the critical role of employees in the organization’s achievements and outlined ambitious plans to leverage artificial intelligence and expand into new global markets.

The session featured other notable leaders, including Tina Muthoot of Muthoot Capital Services, Arun Chittilappilli of Wonderla Amusement Parks, and Ashok Mani of Integro Foods, each sharing their unique perspectives on sustaining and growing family businesses in a competitive landscape.

The event highlighted the resilience and adaptability of Kerala’s business community, reinforcing the state’s position as a hub for entrepreneurship and innovation.