NIIT receives ‘Franchisor of the Year Award’ at Franchise India Awards 2011
Recognised for developing the Best franchise model which contributed to success of franchise sector in India
New Delhi, December 19, 2011: NIIT, leading Global Talent Development Corporation and Asia’s largest IT Trainer, has been conferred the ‘Franchisor of the Year Award 2011’ by Franchise India, India’s leading Franchising publication. NIIT has received the coveted award for its path breaking work in developing and demonstrating the best franchisee business model across sectors, which contributed to the success of thousands of first time entrepreneurs across India.
The Franchise India Awards is an industry platform that recognizes excellence in the development of the franchise industry in India. The awards identify the initiatives and success of entrepreneurs and companies that have contributed to the development of the franchise and retail sector in India.
On receiving the ‘Franchisor of the Year Award 2011’ trophy at the award function organized by Franchise India, in the capital recently, Mr. G Raghavan, Chief Executive, Career Building Solutions, NIIT Limited, said, “Franchisee partners have been an integral part of NIIT’s success over the years. The spirit of entrepreneurship of our Business partners and NIIT’s innovative employability solutions for the youth have led up to this prestigious award by Franchise India. We are thankful to the organization for the recognition conferred upon us.”
Mr. Don Boroian, Chairman and CEO of Francorp Inc., presented the award to Mr. Raghavan at a glittering ceremony organised by Franchise India and UTV Bloomberg, and supported by the Indian Franchise Association (IFA). Also present on the occasion were Mana Al Suwaidi, Commercial Attaché of the UAE to India Ministry of Foreign Trade, Embassy of UAE, New Delhi; D.K. Jain, Chairman and President of the Luxor Group; Tony Fitzpatrick, Managing Partner, Franchise Your Business; Michelle Minieri, Partner & President, Bradford Licensing LLC, USA; Rob Ridder, Partner, Bradford Licensing LLC & Media Consultant USA; Sonya Chowdhry, Director, Franchise India Brands Limited and Gaurav Marya, President, Franchise India.
The Franchise Awards by Franchise India consider standards, ethics and best practice at the top of their agenda. Through positive recognition of those that lead the way, the Franchisee Awards are seen as industry’s top accolade.
NIIT revolutionized the IT landscape in India by pioneering franchising in IT education in 1986. It ushered a wave of entrepreneurship in the country and created a strong network of business partners. Through its robust franchise network, NIIT delivered high-quality, cutting-edge and standardised technology learning across India.
Its Franchisee network had earned it the soubriquet of 'McDonalds of the Training sector', by Far Eastern Economic Review.