Daijiworld Media Network - Abu Dhabi
With Inputs from Media Release

Abu Dhabi, Mar 23: Bearys Welfare Forum, Abu Dhabi in association with Indian Islamic Centre, Abu Dhabi and other social organisations recently bid farewell to Y Sudhir Kumar Shetty, president of UAE Exchange who is leaving the UAE for good.

Mohammed Ali Uchil, Abdulla Madumoole, Abdul Rauf, Hameed Gurupur, Nawaj Ahmed Uchil and Irfan Ahmed represented the Bearys Welfare Forum. A memento highlighting Sudhir Shetty's outstanding service to community, philanthropic activity and social services was presented to him by Bearys Welfare Forum.

Y Sudhir Kumar Shetty is a leading figure in the field of finance and global remittance. He is the president of UAE Exchange, a leading global remittance, foreign exchange and payment solutions brand in the world. Prior to that, he served as the chief operating officer (COO) of global operations of UAE Exchange Centre LLC. He has been leading the UAE Exchange global operations since 1991.

UAE Exchange had initially only four branches in the UAE. Shetty turned the entity into a global player. The company’s branches began mushrooming all over the UAE and very soon, the company witnessed unprecedented levels of growth. Today the firm has over 700 branches in 31 countries.

Shetty hails from Yenmakaje. A brilliant student, Sudhir Shetty secured first class both in PUC and degree (BCom), which helped him to enroll for chartered accountancy. In the year 1982, he completed his CA, and practised under the late V M Shetty & Co. After three year of articleship, he rendered his service as a lecturer in accountancy, costing and income tax at VAG’s place, Carstreet.

At the dint of his oratory elegance, he claimed a space for himself among the academic and professional gatherings around the world including World Bank, United Nations HQ, USA and more. NRI of the Year 2014, Excellence in Finance from ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter and Jeevaragam Global Personality 2012 are some among the awards that adorn his personage.