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Devita Saraf
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Devita Saraf

(1981-06-25) 25 June 1981 (age 44)
Nationality Indian
Alma mater
Occupation Chairman and CEO, Vu Televisions
Parent(s) Rajkumar Saraf
Vijayrani Saraf

Devita Saraf is a successful Indian business leader. She was born in Mumbai, India. She is well-known as the founder, chairman, and CEO of Vu Televisions, a company that makes high-end TVs.

Early Life and Education

Devita Saraf was born in Mumbai, India. Her father, Rajkumar Saraf, was the chairman of a company called Zenith Computers. Devita went to Queen Mary School, Mumbai.

She later studied at the H.R. College of Commerce and Economics. She also attended the University of Southern California. There, she earned a degree in business administration.

Career Journey

Devita Saraf started her own company when she was 24 years old. This was after she finished her business degree. She also studied advanced topics like managing technology. She learned about game theory and strategic thinking. These are important skills for business leaders.

Starting at Zenith

Devita began her career very early, at age 16. She worked at Zenith Computers, guided by her father. By the time she was 21, she became the director of marketing. In 2006, she took on the role of CEO at Zenith.

Founding Vu Technologies

At 24, Devita Saraf launched Vu Technologies. This company specializes in selling high-quality LED televisions. While Zenith focused on technology for everyone, Vu creates special, luxury items. Vu Televisions is known for its innovative products.

Other Activities

Devita Saraf has been a leader in several important groups. She was a National Co-chair for the FICCI Young Leaders Forum. She also founded and chaired the Young Bombay Forum. This group was part of the Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry. She is also a member of Mensa. This is an international group for people with very high IQs.

She also wrote columns for The Wall Street Journal. In 2017, she placed an advertisement in the Times of India newspaper. In the ad, she congratulated Donald Trump on becoming President of the United States.

Books Featuring Devita Saraf

Devita Saraf has been featured in several books. These books highlight successful people in business.

Year Title
2012 Business Czarinas – S. N. Chary
2016 Most Powerful Women in India – Prem Ahluwalia
2018 Daughters of Legacy – Rinku Paul

Speaking Engagements

Devita Saraf is also a popular speaker. She has shared her knowledge at many events around the world.

Year Event
2013 Wharton India Economic Forum – Philadelphia, PA, USA
2016 Tomorrow's India Summit – Seoul, Korea
2016 Istanbul Talks: Entrepreneurship Summit – Istanbul, Turkey
2018 TEDxGateway – Mumbai, India
2020 Fortune Next 500 Summit – Mumbai, India
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