"I have not seen heaven, but I can visualize what the road to heaven may look like."

A Journey of Elevation: Lessons for Business Transformation from Everest Base Camp is an inspiring and powerful blend of adventure memoir and business insight, conceived during a once-in-a-lifetime trek to the Everest Base Camp in Nepal. As Ketul ascends through the majestic Himalayas, he parallels his day-by-day Himalayan journey and the mental and physical demands of high-altitude hiking with the equally demanding path of leading complex business and supply chain transformations.

With over three decades of experience guiding Fortune 500 companies and growth-minded organizations, he brings a multidimensional view: strategic direction from the C suite, tactical planning from mid-level management, and frontline execution. His reflections reveal how businesses, like hikers, must adapt, endure, and navigate complexity to achieve success.

Whether scaling mountains or transforming businesses, A Journey of Elevation equips readers with the mindset, tools, and inspiration to rise-step by step, breath by breath-to their highest potential with purpose, resilience, and vision.

With a master's degree from the University of Houston, Patel has made a lasting impact as both a seasoned corporate leader and a Big Four supply chain consultant, transforming global supply chains across retail, wholesale, and manufacturing. As the founder and president of OMIIA Consulting, he serves as a business turnaround specialist and COO for companies seeking profitable growth and striving to scale toward Fortune 500 performance.Patel has authored multiple white papers and blogs on supply chain thought leadership and is a speaker at supply chain conferences, known for blending strategic insight with real-world pragmatic execution to drive sustainable business success.