(GOPIO International Excellence Award 2015 – LEADER IN GLOBAL BUSINESS STRATEGIES)
Datuk Shah Lalchand Ranai symbolises long years of entrepreneurship with Ede & Ravenscroft and his dedication in developing his niche business of Ede & Ravenscroft design and sale of academic dress and over the years developing new and innovative ways of serving the graduation market.
Ede & Ravenscroft’s heritage stretches back over 325 years since 1689. Since its establishment, Ede & Ravenscroft has been appointed robe maker to thirteen successive British Monarchs and the production and supply of academic dress has been a feature of the company’s work since its early days. Ede & Ravenscroft was entrusted with the creation of the robes for the coronation of William and Mary. Today, Ede & Ravenscroft hold all 3 royal warrants, and have provided robes for 12 coronations and countless royal, civic, legal and academic ceremonies.
Datuk Shah Lalchand is the Partner Director and CEO of Ede & Ravenscroft (M) Sdn Bhd and offers services in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand and the Philippines. Traditional values built Ede & Ravenscroft reputation, skilled craftsmanship, attention to detail and personal service. Today, Ede & Ravenscroft (M) Sdn Bhd is committed to delivering those values, as were during the reign of William and Mary, and are today offering products and services to those of discernment in Asia.
Ede & Ravenscroft (M) Sdn Bhd was formed as Oxford Taylors and Outfitters joint venture with Ede & Ravenscroft Limited, UK. The company specializes in providing graduation robbing and photography services in the entire Asian region. The key clients are UTAR, UniKL, Northumbria University, Taylor’s University College, AIMST, multimedia University and more local and international institutions.
Datuk is also well known for his services to Community development and growth, for which he is recognised with numerous awards, including Datuk (DPSM – Melaka) and Justice of Peace (JP – Melaka). His services to the Sindhi Community are both globally and locally recognized. Datuk is currently the longest serving President of the Sindhi Association of Malaysia, and Datuk was also the Organizing Chairman of the 21st International Sindhi Sammelan in Kuala Lumpur which was a three day event and it was a tremendous success. This is a firm acknowledgment of his dedication for the Association. He is currently an active Board Member of Aliance of Global Sindhi Association, Inc. (AGSA)
Datuk Shah Lalchand Ranai is a Role Model of excellence in both well-being of the knowledge and leadership in his business. His services to the Society is sustained.