Odisha born tech entrepreneur shines in UK leadership rankings

Odisha born Capt. Arun Kar (Retd.) has earned significant recognition on one of Britain’s prominent entrepreneurial platforms. LDC and The Times named the founder of Xpertnest as one the Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2026. Organisers celebrated this achievement at BAFTA in London, where he stood alongside leading figures from across the United Kingdom. Born in Cuttack, his transition from a respected Indian Army officer to a successful global entrepreneur reflects his professional resilience. Pravasi Odia Arun Kar remains deeply focused on building meaningful, scalable solutions through advanced technology and continuous innovation.

Building Global Success Through Xpertnest

Following a medical injury that prematurely ended his military service, he shifted his focus and established Xpertnest in 2016. Today, this technology firm specialises in artificial intelligence, automation, analytics, and digital transformation. It operates with a rapidly growing international presence, which includes key Indian offices in Noida and Ahmedabad, alongside a newly established US entity. Chintan Panara, Founder and CTO, notes how their leader constantly encourages the team to think bigger while actively solving real world problems. Dr. Manoranjan Kar and Rashmi Rekha Kar expressed deep emotional pride in their son's progress and extraordinary determination over the years.

Creating meaningful impact in modern technology

Reflecting on business growth, the founder frequently compares Xpertnest to a camel rather than a unicorn. Camels survive harsh conditions, adapt to severe difficulties, and complete their route successfully without failing. Nidhi Kar, Executive Director, witnessed these challenges closely and praised the strong belief that kept their vision moving forward. Chief Innovation Officer Rinki Singh also highlighted his infectious ambition to a create technology that genuinely makes a positive difference for users. Generating £1.4bn in annual revenues collectively, the medium sized businesses currently employ nearly 8,500 people. This recognition heavily reflects the collective effort of the entire workforce, partners, and loyal customers who supported the company from its early days. Moving forward, the core mission remains centred on generating real opportunities and building highly sustainable future growth.