About the Book
Ohri is a visionary in every sense of the word. --Forbes
Deepak Ohri's childhood home was modest, a one-room flat in a lower-middle-class area of New Delhi, but it was filled with love and life lessons. Small luxuries were scarce and savored--a toy car, a cold soda--and awakened Ohri to the possibility of a future filled with abundance.
Now the CEO of lebua Hotels & Resorts, a global collection of 5-Star hotels and fine restaurants in Thailand, New Zealand, and India, Ohri has launched dozens of successful restaurants and bars and is credited with elevating luxury hospitality in the Asian Pacific. lebua has been named the World's Leading All-Suite Hotel by World Travel Awards and is rated within the top 1 percent of companies in the world for customer satisfaction.
A Bridge Not Too Far: Where Creativity Meets Innovation explores how Ohri's humble beginnings have fueled his innovative entrepreneurial spirit and have informed his deeply human-centered approach to business and to life.
In an industry where profit is often placed over people, Ohri is committed to compassion, care, and creating powerful emotional connections that can last a lifetime.
About the Author :
Deepak Ohri, founder and CEO of lebua Hotels & Resorts, is well known worldwide as an award-winning entrepreneur who has transformed the luxury hospitality landscape in Asia. He has been recognized globally as an award-winning entrepreneur and celebrated speaker, and was a featured speaker at the Forbes Global CEO conference and Financial Times Business of Luxury Summit, amongst many others. Ohri is a guest lecturer at Harvard Business School, Columbia University, NYU Stern School of Business, and MIT Sloan. He is Executive in Residence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the College of Business at Florida International University (Miami, Florida). He has also co-created and helped pioneer the first MBA course in luxury marketing and management for the Graduate School of Business at FIU.
Review :
A Bridge Not Too Far has captured Deepak's values, beliefs, and passion, in only the way Deepak Ohri could. It is creative, entertaining, enlightened, and honest. If you want to deliver nothing but the very best in any service industry, this book is a must-read. Grab your copy on release day; I know I will.
-- "Javed Malik, Group Chief Operations Officer, AirAsia Group Bhd."
A joyous and uplifting book which follows Deepak's continent-hopping, a multi-decade career in hospitality but even more so speaks of the tender love between a father and son.
-- "Aradhana Khowala, CEO and Founder, Aptamind Partners"
Deepak is an inspirational leader. A Bridge Not Too Far will inspire many around the world to challenge the boundaries of success in business and life.
-- "Graham Cooke, President and Founder, World Travel Awards"
Deepak Ohri provides an inspirational story and a clear framework for achieving success through creativity, hard work, and self-belief.
-- "Vikram Oberoi, MD and CEO, Oberoi Group of Hotels"
Deepak's story puts it all in perspective. His drive to succeed is unstoppable, and his affection for life is contagious. He finds the best in people and converts each challenge into an incredible opportunity. His love for education is exceptional. A Bridge Not Too Far is a perfect guide for anyone who wants to do something extraordinary in life. It shows that with the right mindset, everything is possible.
-- "Dr. Anna Pietraszek, PhD, Florida International University College of Business"
Great hotels and restaurants often anchor the evolution of the world's greatest cities. Deepak's story tells of the journey behind iconic venues.
-- "Robert Rosenstein, Chairman and CEO, Founder, Agoda Company Limited"
In A Bridge Not Too Far, Ohri writes honestly about the experiences that shaped him, both positively and negatively. This book is a must-read for those who aspire to be innovative thinkers.
-- "Brett Tollman, CEO, The Travel Corporation"
No one becomes successful on their own. Deepak Ohri's narrative highlights how influential his parents were in providing him guidance, mentorship, support, and values. In A Bridge Not Too Far, Deepak shows us that we must be willing to seek out challenges and recognize opportunities.
-- "Dr. William G. Hardin III, PhD, FRICS, Interim Dean, Florida International University College of Business"
Nothing is too far or too high for Deepak Ohri. Where many others would relax or slow down, he shifts into a higher gear and takes off to new heights. A Bridge Not Too Far will inspire others to follow in his footsteps and make the world a better place.
-- "Peter Foster, Deputy Executive Vice President, Genting Bhd"
Reading A Bridge Not Too Far is pure joy. It is a must-read for those who appreciate what it takes to work your way up to the top.
-- "Michael Batt, Founder and Chairman, Internova Travel Group"
