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Karunesh Arya

Karunesh Arya

United Arab Emirates Autostrad Rent a Car

Bio

Karunesh is a seasoned professional having worked and exceled in car leasing & rental industry for over 26 years.

He has been instrumental in launching & managing leading car rental brands viz. Hertz & Avis in Indian market after spending a decade with Ford Motor Credit operations.

Karunesh has managed middle east market's leading car rental brand of Thrifty and currently manages a leading leasing, car rental & bus transportation for Autostrad in UAE.

Start up & turnaround specialist while performing for leading global brands in diverse markets, Karunesh's most vital ability is building & growing happy & successful teams!!

CEO of the Year 2026 COTY

GLOBAL Season Rank Move Points
2026 #1032 - <10
Title to be awarded: World CEO of the Year 2026
NATIONAL Season Rank Move Points
2026 #188 - <10
Title to be awarded: United Arab Emirates CEO of the Year 2026
LOCAL Season Rank Move Points
2026 #17 - <10
Title to be awarded: Abu Dhabi CEO of the Year 2026
Ranking History
Season Rank Points
2025 #99 <10
2024 #684 <10
2022 #20 171
2021 #8 562

Performance Excellence Award 2026 PEA

Season Rank Points
2026 #1032 <10

Corporate Support Award 2026 CSA

Season Rank Points
2026 #1032 <10
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People’s Choice Award 2026 PCA

Season Rank Points
2026 #1032 <10

All-Time Rankings

Current Rank Peak Total Points
#34 #13 in 2021 733