London, noted NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul, in his capacity as Chancellor of the University of Wolverhampton, has conferred an honorary doctorate on his son Akash Paul for his services in business administration.
The 93-year-old founder of UK-based Caparo Group of Industries said his son's honor was a recognition of his dedication to building the company's fortunes over the years, particularly his investments and interests in India.
The formal robe and citation were conferred on Akash Paul by the university's vice-chancellor, Professor Ebrahim Adia, at a ceremony held at London Zoo on Sunday. “My son has worked with me at Caparo since 1982,” said Lord Paul, who has been chancellor of the University of Wolverhampton for 26 years.
“Akash was appointed CEO of Caparo Group in 1992. During this time, he drove Caparo's growth strategy in the UK, Europe, US and India, as well as expanding capacity and increasing profitability of businesses in the United Kingdom and was president of Caparo Automotive Spain, Spain and Executive Board, Bull Moose Tube, USA,” he said.
In his acceptance speech, Akash Paul said he was "deeply humbled and humbled" to receive the honor.
"I am perhaps the only graduate who obtained a degree from his father, independently approved by the university board, of course, I might add," said Akash Paul, who was accompanied by his wife Nisha and his son he Arush.
Honorary fellowships were also awarded at the ceremony to Thomas Anthony Modrowski, posthumously, and to Stephen Smith for his contributions to manufacturing and architecture.
As one of London Zoo's major benefactors, an emotional Lord Paul reflected on the special memories he holds for his family as he paid tribute to late daughter Ambika, his son Angad and his wife Aruna . He also welcomed the university's School of Architecture and Built Environment, which was renamed the Lady Aruna Swraj Paul Building in memory of his late wife, who passed away in 2022.
The 93-year-old founder of UK-based Caparo Group of Industries said his son's honor was a recognition of his dedication to building the company's fortunes over the years, particularly his investments and interests in India.
The formal robe and citation were conferred on Akash Paul by the university's vice-chancellor, Professor Ebrahim Adia, at a ceremony held at London Zoo on Sunday. “My son has worked with me at Caparo since 1982,” said Lord Paul, who has been chancellor of the University of Wolverhampton for 26 years.
“Akash was appointed CEO of Caparo Group in 1992. During this time, he drove Caparo's growth strategy in the UK, Europe, US and India, as well as expanding capacity and increasing profitability of businesses in the United Kingdom and was president of Caparo Automotive Spain, Spain and Executive Board, Bull Moose Tube, USA,” he said.
In his acceptance speech, Akash Paul said he was "deeply humbled and humbled" to receive the honor.
"I am perhaps the only graduate who obtained a degree from his father, independently approved by the university board, of course, I might add," said Akash Paul, who was accompanied by his wife Nisha and his son he Arush.
Honorary fellowships were also awarded at the ceremony to Thomas Anthony Modrowski, posthumously, and to Stephen Smith for his contributions to manufacturing and architecture.
As one of London Zoo's major benefactors, an emotional Lord Paul reflected on the special memories he holds for his family as he paid tribute to late daughter Ambika, his son Angad and his wife Aruna . He also welcomed the university's School of Architecture and Built Environment, which was renamed the Lady Aruna Swraj Paul Building in memory of his late wife, who passed away in 2022.
