Dato A.K Nathan.. From An Operator To Become World Known Bisunessman

“The climb on the ladder to success was extremely challenging and nerve-wrecking. Winning Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the year 2008 award gave me immense satisfaction that I have reached the pinnacle of my career but now it’s inspiring me to achieve much more. Words simply cannot describe my fulfillment” -Dato A.K Nathan

About Dato' A K Nathan

Dato' A K Nathan, the group managing director of Eversendai corporation, a self made man, rags to riches Malaysian Indian story which can inspire you to achieve more than what you have today.

"Eversendai" founded by Dato' A.K. Nathan in 1984 is a highly reputable player in the structural Design, Fabrication and Erection of steel structures and Coal Fired Power Plant, having been involved in the construction of iconic landmarks such as the Petronas Twin Towers, the Burj al-Arab hotel in Dubai and the Burj Dubai - currently the world's tallest building. Eversendai has executed the heaviest, largest and the tallest structures and completed over 100 projects in Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand.

Having to curtail his pre-university course due to financial difficulties, he started work as a printing machine operator and subsequently as an insurance agent. With no formal education in engineering, Dato' Nathan has grown Eversendai from a one man show to a corporate structure with 6000 personnel with sheer hard work, persistence and perseverance. His first foray into the construction sector was accidental, when he was given the opportunity to work on the Dayabumi project where he learnt the techniques and the Japanese work culture which he has incorporated in his management.

Dato' Nathan has steered Eversendai into one of the largest steel contractor in the Middle East with fabrication plants in Dubai, Sharjah, Qatar and Malaysia. Eversendai is one of the most sought after structural steel enterprise in the world having served clients in over 11 countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar and United Arab Emirates.

Awards / Achievement

1. MCIEA 2005 “INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD” by the Construction Industry Development Board, Malaysia.
2. “GOLDEN CONSTRUCTION AWARD 2008” by Trade Leaders Club, Madrid, Spain
3. Ernst & Young - Malaysia – “MASTER ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD” 2008
4. Ernst & Young - Malaysia – “ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD” 2008
5. SME “PLATINUM” Award 2008 by SMI Malaysia
6. Brand Laureate SME’s chapter Award 2008 – Best Brand in “STRUCTURAL STEEL SPECIALIST"
7. MCIEA 2008 “CEO” of the Year Award by Construction Industry Development Board, Malaysia
8. “International Gold Star Award for Leadership in Quality’’ by Business Initiatives Directions, Madrid - Spain
9. Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2009

Prestigious and Landmark Projects

1. Almas Tower

2. Rose Rotana Tower
3. Qipco Tower
4. Republic Plaza -Singapore
5. Hitachi Tower -Singapore
6. Petronas Twin Tower -Kuala Lumpur
7. Caltex Tower -Singapore
8. KL Tower -Kuala Lumpur
9. Trellis Tower -Singapore
10. Grosvenor Hotel -Dubai
11. Emirates Tower -Dubai
12. UE Square -Singapore
13. Empire Tower -Indonesia
14. ATM Tower -Thailand
15. 21st Century Tower -Dubai
16. Chelsea Tower -Dubai
17. Gate Building -Dubai
18. Airport Control Tower -Dubai
19. Marina Crown -Dubai
20. Paragon -Singapore
21. Al Faisalah Tower -K.S.A
22. Burj Al Arab -Dubai
23. Dubai Mall -Dubai
24. Dubai Festival City -Dubai
25. QSTP -Dubai
26. Motor City -Dubai
27. Ski Dubai -Dubai
28. KLCC -Kuala Lumpur
29. Felda Multipurpose Hall -Kuala Lumpur
30. AIMST -Kuala Lumpur
31. Putrajaya International Convention Center -Kuala Lumpur
32. One Raffles Link -Singapore
33. West Bay Lagoon -Qatar

  and much more projects under construction..

for more information please browse http://www.eversendai.com/