Subramaniam shall like to be known for his works and hard working nature
"I would like to retire at the age of 40 years and start fresh especially following my philanthropy instincts to open up a chain of primary level schools", shockingly reveals H. Subramaniam, Vice-President and one of the partners of EA (EverythingAbout) Water Private Limited who is yet to celebrate his 35th birthday coming this March (on 6th).
To peep into his professional world, starting early in life, an engineer and a management graduate from a reputed management institute, Subramaniam brings over 12 years of experience in the Indian water industry and has a reputed company that has a turnover of Rs 500 million, which was started just eight years ago with a seed capital of Rs 50 million. He has represented the Indian water industry at numerous international conferences and events and is working closely with the government at different fronts in an effort to regularise the water sector.
Right from the start, the young entrepreneur always followed his heart. For instance, he joined the water sector, which had few takers at that time. After working for about two years each in reputed international companies like the ICI and Pentair Corporation, he went ahead along with other four like minded persons started the company, EA Water, in 2000, the year that was marked by the dotcom burst. But Subramaniam saw "huge opportunities" even then and they went ahead with their popular website,
eawater.com, "a comprehensive website on water" as he describes it. Though to be on the "safer side" (financially) in the market, they simultaneously initiated their publication division. Later, they added the consulting, events and recruitment divisions to search newer opportunities. Today the company has over 250 people with 12 offices and is a name to reckon with in the sector. However, the workaholic founder is happy and proud of listing the pioneering initiatives that the company has involved into over the years — whether it is launching the first website on water in India or starting a first magazine in the country dedicated to water sector. "We are today India's only knowledge and marketing solutions provider in water and have worked with over 20 international companies," he passionately informs.
Describing his day to day life as work filled yet exciting, so much so, that Subramaniam has not gone on any personal holidays for last eight years. His wife usually accompanies him on official trips and they manage sometime to relax and rejuvenate on such 'official excursion' as he puts it. His favourite city or country is Singapore, as he likes the organised culture of the 'Lion City'. Known to people as a simple fun loving person, this Delhitie's favourite sport is cricket; describes Ipod as his indulgence and likes lazing around on Sundays at home with family and friends.
The Piscean's unfulfilled desire is to explore and acquire new skill sets like cooking, learning a musical instrument and writing few books. However, these acquisitions have been out on hold until his early retirement and the current focus is to make his company reach the 100 crore figure mark and that too latest by 2010. It seems that Subramaniam presently lives to be known for his hard working nature and absolute commitment.
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