eBay, an online marketplace, held its inaugural Exporter of the Year 2023 event in Dubai on November 22. This unique occasion served as a platform to recognise and honor the entrepreneurial achievements of eBay sellers across emerging markets worldwide, highlighting their exceptional success in global exporting. 

The event brought together the top 100 sellers from the Middle East, Europe (excluding DE and UK), India, Latin America, and South East Asia. In Dubai, these sellers had the opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments and share valuable experiences within the eBay community. 

Vidmay Naini, general manager of global emerging markets at eBay says: “As an eBay community, we are committed to supporting and working together with our sellers, and the eBay Exporter of the Year 2023 demonstrates our gratitude for their hard work, innovation, and dedication to excellence.” 

The event represents an opportunity for sellers from eBay's global emerging markets to make personal, real-life contact with a thriving global community made up of individuals and businesses, working together and spanning multiple geographies, cultures, and languages. 

12 eBay sellers received accolades in one of four categories, of Exporter of the Year, Family/Female Exporter of the Year, Best Customer Service, and ‘The Big Leap’, in front of an invited audience comprising global eBay executives and sellers from different countries that are part of eBay's global emerging markets. 

Out of the twelve sellers, the company celebrated the outstanding achievements of four Indian sellers who truly excelled in their respective fields. Shahnawaz Merchant, a first-generation entrepreneur, stood out for his exceptional growth in the Business and Industrial category over the past 8 years. Hiral Parikh, a female entrepreneur, has been a jewelry pioneer for 5-10 years, showcasing her expertise in diamond, moissanite, and lab-grown diamond jewelry on the global stage. 

Lokesh Teli, an established name in Fashion Jewelry for over a decade, was recognised for his unwavering commitment to customer service, delivering quality products and competitive prices. Lastly, Nitin Banka, a newcomer since 2020, took the Biggest Leap award, demonstrating impressive strides in the business and industrial category by focusing on knowledge dissemination through books and prioritising customer satisfaction and timely delivery. 

“eBay benefits greatly from our sellers' success, and this celebration is an excellent way to show our gratitude, solidify our community of sellers, and reinforce our interest in continuing to thrive together.” concludes Naini.