True Connection - Raza & DIA33
Cochin Herald|March - April 2017

The ability to see the opportunity in a highly volatile economy and to anticipate future needs of the market is what sets apart a businessman from his peers. The Founder and CEO of DIA33, Mr. Nadeem Raza is one such dynamic personality. He is the man leading one of the most competitive and fastest growing chemical distribution companies in the world today.

True Connection - Raza & DIA33

A Civil Engineer by training, Nadeem Raza honed his skills in various domains such as Structural Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operational Efficiency, Budgeting & Strategic Positioning before setting up his dream venture. DIA33 bears the hallmarks of its founder and CEO in every area of its operations. With over 21 years of industry experience, Mr.Raza has formulated the vision & growth strategy for DIA33 and takes the lead in investment & partner relations, policy implementation, business development & overall operations.

His strategic vision for DIA33 focuses on four fundamental aspects of business: an in depth understanding of chemical distribution requirements, building working-partnerships with manufacturers and actively managing these partnerships, utilizing the latest models and technologies, and expanding into new markets around the world.

His fantastic understanding of the industry and market has always kept DIA33 one step ahead of its competitors from its inception. Today, it is a vigorous and highly resourceful organisation, under Mr. Raza’s supervision and direction. As he completes six years on the Board of Directors of DIA33 Group, he has been instrumental in bringing on board some of the globally sought after brands & suppliers, materializing in complex & large scale agreements & transactions.

Today, DIA33 holds over 30 exclusive partnerships with global manufacturers and carries more than a thousand products in its portfolio. Moreover, DIA33 works with another 70 manufacturing entities and suppliers, under OEM agreements, to cater to their clients. The company has well-chosen strategic business partners spread across Europe, Asia, North America, South America and the Middle East and over 285 satisfied customers who are spread across 26 countries. Their client base is as extensive and varied as the list of their products itself.

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