Mr. Sivasailam – The person who raised Amalgamations Group from a modest profile in the 1960s to one of the country\u2019s major industrial houses to reckon with today. He started small \u2013 with a short stint at a Chartered Accountants Firm in London. When he returned to India, Mr.Sivasailam was entrusted with the task of giving shape to a new company \u2013 today\u2019s TAFE. And there was no looking back after that. He grew in stature from TAFE\u2019s General Manager in 1961 to Chairman and MD in subsequent years.<\/p>\n
From there it was a short step towards becoming the Chairman of the Amalgamations Group in 1968. Under his wise governance, the Group grew exponentially and more than doubled its revenues.<\/p>\n
UNITEA was close to Mr.Sivasailam\u2019s heart. It was here that he was able to combine his well-honed business acumen with his genuine desire to make a change in the very fabric of the tea estate. It was during his time that the bold move to Organic tea was made. Mr.Sivasailam was one of those rare individuals who was conferred the degree of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) by not one but many universities for his contribution to both agricultural business management and industrial development.<\/p>\n
When it came to his beloved workforce, nothing was left to chance. He spearheaded many \u201cfirsts\u201d in the tea industry \u2013 the first hospital inside an estate which soon opened its doors to the neighbouring villages too, the first higher secondary school benefitting not only the estate children but also 27 surrounding villages, the first, and only pension scheme ever in the history of plantations in India.<\/p>\n
Mr.Sivasailam won a place for himself in the business world but he had a bigger place in people\u2019s hearts. He was admired and respected for his compassion, his generosity, and his willingness to go the extra mile. His magnanimity kept the awards pouring in, including the highest Indian Civilian award \u2013 The Padma Shri.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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