On this International Women’s Day, CXO Lanes spotlights a leader whose career is defined not just by revenue charts, but by remarkable resilience: Rupali (Sharma) Shah.
Rupali’s story isn’t just a corporate biography; it is a masterclass in building a life and a career from the ground up—twice over.
For over 20 years, she has been a force in the packaging and manufacturing industry, specializing in sustainable solutions and driving market expansion across the UAE, GCC, Africa, and Europe. Currently serving as Director at DCGpac.COM, she continues to master the art of scaling multi-product portfolios—from corrugated cartons to eco-friendly paper-based packaging—while integrating Lean and Six Sigma principles into operations.
Parallel to her corporate leadership, Rupali is also the Founder and Managing Partner of Absolut Nature Industries, a venture through which she champions sustainable packaging and the UAE Green Agenda 2030. While she provides strategic oversight to her own business, her day-to-day focus remains firmly on her directorial responsibilities—a balance she navigates with precision.
But her professional titles only tell half the story.
For the past 23 years, Rupali has navigated her career as a single mother. For over a decade, she has been in the UAE, where she didn’t just relocate—she rebuilt. She arrived and planted her feet firmly in the sand, rising through the ranks to become Head of Sales and now a Director, all while laying the foundation of her own entrepreneurial venture on the side.
From managing Pan-India operations to leading business strategy in Dubai, her journey proves that you can be a powerhouse in the boardroom, an entrepreneur at heart, and the anchor of your home—all at once.
Rupali, you embody the definition of strength. You’ve shown that success isn’t just about the titles you hold (Director, Managing Partner) or the skills you master (CRM, Operations, B2B Strategy); it’s about the grace and determination with which you overcome challenges.
Thank you for paving the way and showing us that with resilience, you can build an empire from the roots up.
To all the women balancing careers, families, businesses, and personal dreams—keep going. The world needs your strength.