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Jumbo Electronics' former CEO Vishesh Bhatia passes away

Dubai - Bhatia, who began his career with the Al Futtaim Group in 1978 in Dubai, was named among the top 50 Indian executives in the Arab world by Forbes in 2016 and 2017.

Vishesh L. Bhatia, a prominent Indian professional living in the UAE since 1978, passed away on Thursday morning at a Dubai hospital where he was undergoing treatment. He was 74.

Bhatia, who made his mark as a technocrat and retail expert, had been the chief executive officer of Jumbo Electronics from 2012 until two years ago. He also served as group director of electronics, engineering & technologies division at Al Futtaim.

A recipient of several accolades for his professional excellence, Bhatia also served as president of The Electronics Group, Dubai, a trade body that represents the interests of the industry. His three decades of service in the electronics distribution and retail market was recognised when he was named the Indian CEO of the Year 2012 (Electronics).

Bhatia, who began his career with the Al Futtaim Group in 1978 in Dubai, was named among the top 50 Indian executives in the Arab world by Forbes in 2016 and 2017.