Vito Gomes Receives Forbes Top Indian Leader Award

With the list being a part of their annual recognition towards those who have contributed in the growth of the country it was indeed a gathering of the movers and shakers from the Indian community in the UAE. The ranking is the result of in-depth research and analysis into Indian professionals residing and/or operating businesses in the country. An honour for Goa was received by Mr. Vito Gomes, Founder & Managing Director, Aviation Services Management Ltd. for being a leader of Indian origin in the Aviation Industry. He owns an internationally spread flight support business that caters to numerous scheduled airlines, private jets, charters, VIP and VVIP clients. Gomes has also been true to his roots in Goa and visits his office and home in the State periodically.

It is a prestigious honour to be among the top few Indian achievers and visionaries in the Middle East. This recognition was presented to Gomes by Dr Shashi Tharoor, Minister of State for Human Resources and Member of Parliament, Government of India and Dr Nasser Bin Aqeel Al Tayyar, president of Arab Publisher House, the publishers of Forbes Middle East. He received the award among business peers who own and head establishments like Lulu Group, Jacky’s, NMC, Gems Education, Zulekha Hospital, Landmark Group among others.

Being in the aviation industry for more than 25 years Vito Gomes started Aviation Services Management Ltd. a flight support company more than 10 years ago. Now with offices in UAE (Sharjah and Dubai), India (Goa and Mumbai), U.K and with joint ventures in various parts of South East Asia, Vito hopes to usher ASM into the next phase of development. He hopes to diversify and grow towards other business fields in coming years.