Under his leadership, the IT services company saw a 46 per cent revenue increase last year and its team strength grew over 30 per cent.

Throughout his career, Dupuis has been a turnaround expert and executed M&As and strategic integrations aimed at creating stakeholder value.

When Vats took over the reins in 2012, Viacom was a six-channel network. Today, it has grown into 46 channels with a huge regional presence.

He pulled back a three-generation-old family business from the brink of bankruptcy by betting big on innovation and diversifying beyond the flagship product line.