Nicole Rodrigues Explained

Nicole Rodrigues
Birth Date: 20 March 1973
Birth Place:India
Children:2
Occupation:Entrepreneur- CEO & Founder Diva Group of Companies

Nicole Rodrigues (born March 20, 1973) is an Indian entrepreneur. She is the founder and CEO of Dubai-based Diva Group of Companies. She launched Diva Modelling and Events in 2003.[1] [2] After the success of her modelling agency, the company branched out into real estate by starting Diva Holdings.[3] In 2010, the company established NM Investments and further expanded its horizons by venturing into consulting and accounting services.[4] [5] By 2011, Rodrigues added two more business lines, Diva Laundry and Diva Salon. In 2015, she was recognised in the Outstanding Category at the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards. In 2014, Rodrigues was acknowledged as one of the Forbes Top Indian Leaders in the Arab World. She also won the CEO of the year at the CEO Awards in 2014.[6] Today, Diva Group of companies is capitalizing on its home grown success and expanding its operations to Qatar, Kuwait, Doha, Bahrain, Turkey, India and Pakistan.[7] [8] As of March 2022, her net worth is estimated at USD 292 million.

Early life and education

Nicole Rodrigues was born and raised in Mumbai, India. At age 16, Rodrigues started her career in modeling. She participated in various inter-college fashion shows and was eventually discovered by Vikram Phadnis, a popular Indian fashion designer who launched her as a professional model. In the years to come, she appeared on the covers of various leading magazines like Femina and Health and Nutrition.[9]

Career

In 1995, Rodrigues moved to Bahrain when she began working for Gulf Air. There she met, Henrik Larsen, and later moved to Copenhagen after their first child was born.[6] [10]

Personal life

Rodrigues has a son, Victor (14) and a daughter, Victoria (18) who are currently pursuing their education in UAE. She lives in Dubai.[11]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The diva behind the brand. Joumana Saad. 3 May 2012. SME Advisor. 20 February 2015.
  2. Web site: 2013's Most Powerful Indian Women in the GCC. 6 October 2013. Arabian Business. 20 February 2015.
  3. Web site: Hot 100 2011: Nicole Rodrigues. 20 February 2011. Ahlan Live. 20 February 2015.
  4. Web site: Top 100 Indian Leaders in UAE: #73 Nicole Rodrigues Larsen. 2013. Forbes. 20 February 2015.
  5. Web site: Top Indian leaders in the Arab World 2014 : Top Owners- #94 Nicole Rodrigues. 2014. Forbes. 20 February 2015.
  6. Web site: Former model Nicole Rodrigues on the secret of success. Shiva Kumar Thekkepat. 19 July 2013. Friday Magazine. 20 February 2015.
  7. Web site: LuLu Exchange CEO named Indian CEO of the year 2014 in Financial Services category. 20 February 2014. Indian-Kuwait. 20 February 2015.
  8. Web site: Ashish Mehta takes top honours at Indian CEO Awards. Staff writer. 18 February 2014. Arabian Business. 20 February 2015.
  9. Web site: Dubai modelling agency is the model of decorum. Sananda Sahoo. 20 November 2012. The National. 20 February 2015.
  10. Web site: Nicole Rodrigues Larsen. https://archive.today/20150221011656/http://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/india/nicole-rodrigues-larsen-1.1062468. dead. 21 February 2015. Hina Navin. 16 August 2012. Gulf News. 20 February 2015.
  11. Web site: 7 July 2010 . Nicole Rodrigues Larsen . https://web.archive.org/web/20150221033748/http://www.ahlanlive.com/nicole-rodrigues-larsen-10948.html . 2015-02-21 . 20 February 2015 . ahlanlive.com . Ahlan Live.
  12. Web site: New book reveals Indian achievers in UAE. 22 February 2013. Emirates 24/7 News. 20 February 2015.
  13. Web site: Lives of Indians in UAE portrayed in new glossy book. Faisal Masudi. 21 February 2013. Gulf News. 11 February 2015.
  14. Web site: Second book on Indian achievers launched. 22 February 2013. Khaleej Times. 20 February 2015.
  15. News: Revealed: Arabian Business' 50 Inspiring Female Business Leaders . Arabian Business-ITP Media Group.

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