Muscat – Dr. Retnakumar, Chief Executive Officer of ISC (Insurance Service Centre, Oman), and Chairman and Director of Privity Insurance Brokers, India has been awarded with the “Exemplary Leader of the Year Award” by CMO Asia/ CMO Global at the prestigious Oman Leadership Awards 2025 at a ceremony held at the Crowne Plaza, OCEC attended by top industry leaders and institutions from across the Sultanate.

‘Dr J Retnakumar’s international engagements in the insurance sector and the social sector have been inspirational and this recognition highlights his consistent commitment to timely service in insurance sector and his commitment to humanity and the society,’ according to the citation given along with the award.

“I am truly elated to have been chosen for this award and is the reflection of the trust that we built up through ISC. We are committed to creating value-driven insurance solutions that uphold the principles of the insurqnce sector while driving industry standards forward. This recognition motivates us to continue our journey toward sustainable,” said Dr J Retnakumar, who is also the Founder Chairman of Bhavalaya Art & Culture Foundation and the Global Chairman of the World Malayali Federation (WMF), a network of expatriates from the state spread across the globe.

“This award further endorses us with the commitment and strength of our strategy, the dedication of our team, and our relentless focus on digital transformation and customer satisfaction. I wholeheartedly thank CMO Asia for this honour and reaffirm our commitment to continuous innovation and service excellence,” he added.

Dr J Retnakumar is also the Chairman of Malayalam Mission Oman chapter, which aims to nourishing the language among children in the diaspora, and Chairman of the annual Indian Science Forum Oman.

The Oman Leadership Awards, organised by CMO Asia, recognise outstanding achievements across industries, celebrating organisations and leaders who demonstrate excellence, leadership, and innovation.