People's Choice at the The Legacy of Leadership Award

Finalist | The Legacy of Leadership Award

Ashwin Smith

Easishoppe

Aspiring Leader Recognition Award
Ethical Leadership Excellence Award
Innovation in Leadership Award
Leadership Coach of the Year Award
Manager of the Year Award
Mentor of the Year Award
Outstanding Leadership Award
Sustainability Leadership Award
Visionary Leadership Award

About Ashwin

Leadership is not defined by a title. It is defined by the difference you make in the lives of others. I am Ashwin Smith, a South African operations leader with more than 10 years of experience in operational management, logistics, fleet management and employee development. As Depot Manager at Easishoppe, a company specialising in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distribution, I oversee daily operations, logistics, fleet safety and a workforce of approximately 60 employees. My leadership journey has been built on hard work, resilience, accountability and a belief that true success is measured not only by business performance but also by the people we develop and the positive changes we leave behind. I believe in leading from the front, listening to people, recognising potential and never asking others to uphold standards I am unwilling to follow myself. What drives me is the opportunity to make a lasting difference — to improve businesses, develop future leaders, protect lives on our roads and demonstrate that meaningful leadership begins with responsibility and service. I do not aspire simply to be remembered for the positions I have held, but for the people I have helped, the improvements I have introduced and the positive legacy I leave behind. My philosophy is simple: Lead with integrity. Inspire through action. Leave things better than you found them.

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Proudest achievements

Transforming Fleet Safety: Developed and led the implementation of a digital Fleet Safety Management System, improving vehicle inspections, driver accountability, safety monitoring and operational risk management.
Reducing Operational Losses: Helped achieve a 73.8% reduction in average monthly fleet accident and vehicle damage costs during January–September 2026 compared with the 2025 monthly average.
Leading and Developing People: Proudly oversee approximately 60 employees, promoting teamwork, accountability, professional development and a culture of continuous improvement.
Championing Road Safety: Strengthened driver safety awareness through training, performance monitoring, coaching and proactive identification of transport risks.
Embracing Digital Innovation: Led the transition from manual daily vehicle inspections to digital reporting, improving operational visibility and accountability.
Building a Culture of Recognition: Promoted employee motivation and performance recognition, encouraging drivers and operational teams to take pride in their achievements.
Strengthening Operational Excellence: Introduced more structured procedures, reporting practices and management controls to improve reliability, efficiency and service delivery.
Developing International Professional Connections: Participated in cross-border discussions with transport professionals, exchanging perspectives on fleet safety and operational management.

People's Choice

16 days left to vote

Aspiring Leader Recognition Award

30 votes

Ethical Leadership Excellence Award

23 votes

Innovation in Leadership Award

18 votes

Leadership Coach of the Year Award

20 votes

Manager of the Year Award

24 votes

Mentor of the Year Award

22 votes

Outstanding Leadership Award

22 votes

Sustainability Leadership Award

21 votes

Visionary Leadership Award

22 votes

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People's Choice

16 days left to vote

Aspiring Leader Recognition Award

30 votes

Ethical Leadership Excellence Award

23 votes

Innovation in Leadership Award

18 votes

Leadership Coach of the Year Award

20 votes

Manager of the Year Award

24 votes

Mentor of the Year Award

22 votes

Outstanding Leadership Award

22 votes

Sustainability Leadership Award

21 votes

Visionary Leadership Award

22 votes

It takes a few seconds and counts straight away.

People's Choice

16 days left to vote

Aspiring Leader Recognition Award

30 votes

Ethical Leadership Excellence Award

23 votes

Innovation in Leadership Award

18 votes

Leadership Coach of the Year Award

20 votes

Manager of the Year Award

24 votes

Mentor of the Year Award

22 votes

Outstanding Leadership Award

22 votes

Sustainability Leadership Award

21 votes

Visionary Leadership Award

22 votes

It takes a few seconds and counts straight away.

Ashwin's road to the ceremony

Nominated
Nominated on 8 October 2026
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16 days left to vote
Finalists announced
Ashwin was a finalist
The awards ceremony
Wednesday, 9 December 2026 at TBC, Dubai

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“He is inspirational, his loving, caring and His smart. Ashwins leadership is something everyone aspires to be.”
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