In 1981, a young Sushil Shah fostered a vision far bigger than anyone could ever imagine. Having returned from the US after completing his fellowship at Cornell University, he set out to fulfil his dream of creating one of the biggest diagnostic labs in India. Today, Metropolis Healthcare Limited boasts a widespread network of outlets spread across 20 states in India and also in seven countries across the world. Under his inspiring leadership, Metropolis has gained a strong foothold in both national and international markets.
Dare to Make a Change is the biography of Dr Sushil Shah, the founder and chairman of Metropolis Healthcare Limited. His vision and zeal to be the best and to serve relentlessly in the healthcare industry led him to undertake a mammoth challenge. He has overcome several obstacles to become a market leader in the pathology sector. With his younger daughter, MD and CEO Ameera Shah currently ensconced at the helm, Metropolis has reached greater heights.
Author Maya Bathija takes us on Dr Shah’s journey, giving us a sneak peek into his life and the vision and foresight that made Metropolis possible.
Dare to Make a Change offers an in-depth account of the man behind Metropolis, and his struggle to reach the top while maintaining honesty and integrity.
Review
‘I never cease to be amazed by Dr Sushil Shah’s relentless commitment to his chosen field. His mix of academic and business acumen has enabled him to make significant contributions to the diagnostic and pathology industry in India.’ —Amit Deshmukh, Minister of Medical Education and Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra
‘Dr Sushil Shah, along with his daughter Ameera Shah, has made an exemplary paradigm to amalgamate both business and public service.’ —Niranjan Hiranandani, Founder and CMD, Hiranandani Group
‘Dr Sushil Shah has been a pioneer in his medical field. Metropolis has aced out as an institution... I am absolutely delighted to see how his expertise has hastened the growth of his companies.’ —Vijay Kelkar, Former Finance Secretary, Government of India Vice President, Pune International Centre
‘I have known Dr Sushil Shah for the last three decades, and I have always found him to be a friend of friends, a man full of life. His credibility has grown in leaps and bounds. Metropolis going public has been a proud moment for the family.’ —Parvinder Singh Pasricha, Former Director General of Police, Maharashtra, and Chairman, DeRisQ Group
‘A truly inspiring biography which will encourage other entrepreneurs to extend beyond their traditional and conventional paths.’ —Ranjit Shahani, Former Vice Chairman, Novartis India Ltd, and President Emeritus, OPPI
About the Author
Educated primarily in Tamil Nadu, India, Maya Bathija has been a journalist for close to two decades, contributing to magazines like Mercedes-Benz India, Global Gujarati, Business Traveller India, eShe and WIC Lifestyle. Personality profiles have always been her forte and she ably headed her family magazine, The Sindhian, for 14 years, compiling content and writing a popular new-age column titled ‘MayaSpeak’. She has interviewed subject experts and professionals in top positions the world over.
While writing her first business book, Paiso: How Sindhis Do Business, Maya gained an astute understanding of the individuals, having researched their various backgrounds, after meeting with their families, their bankers, friends, contemporaries, and not to forget, congressmen and mayors. Dare to Make a Change is her second book. Currently, she is exploring the country as a travel writer and continues to be a journalist writing about lifestyle and business.
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