Prabodh Mehta
| Prabodh Mehta | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1936 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Trustee Of Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre Vice Chairman of Gembel European NV, Founder of Kay Diamond |
| Spouse(s) | Usha Prabodh Mehta |
| Awards | Order of Leopold II from the King of Belgium in (1993) |
| Website | Prabodh Mehta |
Prabodh Kirtilal Mehta (Born 1936) is the son of Late Shri Kirtilal Mehta and the founder of Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre;[1] is the trustee of Lilavati Hospital and a Chairman of the Gembel Diamond NV, Kay Diamond and Joint Managing Director of Pace Gems in Dubai.[2][3] At the age of 17 Prabodh Mehta joined Gembel European NV to assist his father Kirtilal Mehta in the diamond business. He is well known for his diamond creations and is a known Innovator in the diamond industry.[4]
Along with his schooling education he gained knowledge of the diamond industry which helped build his career in the field of diamond sales. In 1953, Prabodh Kirtilal Mehta left for Antwerp, Belgium to launch his company of Gembel European NV.[5] After this, he again visited to India in Mumbai to set up diamond manufacturing units.
Prabodh Kirtilal Mehta has received several awards for his diamond achievements and excellence in business globally and social work as a trustee of Lilavati hospital including the Order of Leopold II from the King of Belgium in 1993 and the Order of the Crown (Belgium) from the King of Belgium in 2004.[6]
Gallery
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Prabodh Kirtilal Mehta and Rashmi Kirtilal Mehta with His holiness Dalai Lama
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Prabodh Mehta & Chetan Prabodh Mehta
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Prabodh Kirtilal Mehta, Rashmi Kirtilal Mehta and Rekha Seth with His holiness Dalai Lama
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Prabodh Kirtilal Mehta receiving award by Hirani Mata Sthanak Trust on September 22, 2013
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Prabodh Kirtilal Mehta receiving award by Hirani Mata Sthanak Trust on September 22, 2013
Family
Prabodh Kirtilal Mehta married Usha in 1963 and they have two children: Chetan Mehta is 48 and works with Gembel European Sales, Adesh International and Adesh Gems, paying official visits worldwide. His daughter Neena Parikh, 44, is married and living in Dubai.
Career
- CEO Pace Gems
- Member Of Board Of Directors Gembel European Sales and Adesh International.
- COO Adesh Gems
- Trustee Of Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre
Interest
Prabodh Mehta is now 77 years old, but even now he is very active and handles major operations of his companies Gembel European NV and Pace Gems in Dubai. Business management and operations are his segments of interest where he is also keen to read religious books, listening to Mohammad Rafi Songs and watching Bollywood films.
References
- ↑ "Founder". lilavatihospital.comlilavatihospital. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
- ↑ "Management". lilavatihospital.com. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
- ↑ "Kay Diamond Founder". insideview.com. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
- ↑ "Gembel Diamond Founder". investing.businessweek.com. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
- ↑ "Gembel European NV Founder". nytimes.com. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
- ↑ "Gembel European NV Awards". rapnet.com. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
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