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Bollywood’s Vivek Oberoi Becomes Inaugural Recipient of GOOD Fellows Award for Social Impact work Mumbai, June 19, 2023: Iconic Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi, a distinguished social entrepreneur and philanthropist, has been bestowed with a Global Order of Outstanding Disruptors (GOOD) Fellows award at last week’s Global Wealth Conference in London. The award was presented in recognition of Oberoi’s pioneering responsible wealth leadership and transformative social impact initiatives in India. The Global Wealth Conference, organized by the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI), serves as a premier platform for influential leaders, experts, and professionals from the global wealth management industry. The conference facilitates insightful discussions, promotes knowledge sharing, and encourages collaborations among industry experts. The GOOD Fellows Initiative by SWFI stands as a global network of leaders committed to reshaping the industry's public image, driving social change, promoting sustainable practices on a global scale, and bringing critical issues to public attention. The GOOD Fellow Awards serve as a beacon, spotlighting distinguished individuals who, through relentless innovation and unwavering integrity, shape the contours of global wealth. Renowned for his prolific appearance on screen, Oberoi's journey in the social impact space spans more than two decades, during which he has fervently supported and guided several Indian startups including Financepeer, iScholar, ReadyAssist, Agribid, and Impresario Global. Since the age of 19, he has been a serial entrepreneur by nature with businesses in tech, social impact, education and financing sectors. His passion for helping the less fortunate and serving as a positive role model for younger generations is exemplary. He has been passionate in finding a cause and nurturing it by evolving a strategic business model which profits both the cause and the company, as well as the society at large. Upon receiving the GOOD Fellows award, Oberoi stated, "Sustainable development, social impact and financial returns are not mutually exclusive ideas. The younger generation is becoming more conscious in all respects, and it is our responsibility to develop profitable, impactful, and sustainable businesses. The Global Wealth Conference has been an incredible platform for learning, inspiring collaboration, and opening doors to new opportunities”. The SWFI Global Wealth Conference provided an invaluable platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and professionals to engage in meaningful discussions, exchange ideas, and foster collaborations. Oberoi’s participation and insightful contributions greatly enriched the conference, leaving a lasting impression on the attendees.