Prabodh Mehta

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Prabodh Mehta
Born1936 (age 84–85)
India
Occupation
Spouse(s)Usha Prabodh Mehta
AwardsOrder of Leopold II from the King of Belgium in (1993)
Websitelilavatihospital.com/management.aspx/

Prabodh Kirtilal Mehta (born 1936) is an Indian diamond merchant. He is the son of the 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]

Early life[]

At age 17 Prabodh Mehta joined Gembel European NV to assist his father Kirtilal Mehta in the diamond business. He is known for his diamond creations.[4]

Along with his school education he gained knowledge of the diamond industry that helped build his career in the field of diamond sales.

Career[]

In 1953, Mehta left for Antwerp, Belgium to launch his company of Gembel European NV.[5] After this, he visited Mumbai to set up diamond manufacturing units.[citation needed] He was CEO of Pace Gems, Member Of Board Of Directors Gembel European Sales and Adesh International and COO for Adesh Gems.

Recognition[]

Mehta 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[]

  • Prabodh Kirtilal Mehta and Rashmi Kirtilal Mehta with the Dalai Lama

  • Prabodh Mehta & Chetan Prabodh Mehta

  • Prabodh Kirtilal Mehta, Rashmi Kirtilal Mehta and Rekha Sheth with the Dalai Lama

  • Prabodh Kirtilal Mehta receiving award by Hirani Mata Sthanak Trust on September 22, 2013

  • Prabodh Kirtilal Mehta receiving award by Hirani Mata Sthanak Trust on September 22, 2013

Family[]

Mehta married Usha in 1963. They raised two children: Chetan Mehta (48) and works with Gembel European Sales, Adesh International and Adesh Gems. His daughter Neena Parikh, 44, is married and lives in Dubai.[citation needed]

References[]

  1. ^ "Founder". lilavatihospital.comlilavatihospital. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
  2. ^ "Management". lilavatihospital.com. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
  3. ^ "Kay Diamond Founder". insideview.com. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
  4. ^ "Gembel Diamond Founder". investing.businessweek.com. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  5. ^ "Gembel European NV Founder". nytimes.com. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  6. ^ "Gembel European NV Awards". rapnet.com. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
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