Jagdish Chanrai is an accomplished business leader and Principal of the Kewalram Chanrai Group, a diversified conglomerate with a strong legacy and global reach. With a background in international accounting and finance, management, and social sciences, Jagdish combines financial acumen with a passion for sustainable growth and community development. His expertise spans supply chain management, real estate, technology investments, and social impact initiatives across emerging markets.

Jagdish Chanrai, Chairman

Jagdish is a Principal of the Kewalram Chanrai Group, where he serves on the management board of the family-owned holding company, which was established in 1860 and is professionally managed. The Group has diverse interests across supply chain management, textiles, real estate, agriculture, environmentally friendly products, and wastewater treatment, with a primary focus on emerging markets around the world.

The Kewalram Chanrai Group is renowned for its community initiatives, particularly in the areas of healthcare and education for underprivileged populations. Beyond his role at the Group, Jagdish has private investments in various companies, particularly in the technology sector, and he holds multiple directorships. He is also an active member of the Malaysian chapter of Vistage International, the world’s largest CEO organization.

Jagdish holds a Master’s degree in International Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics, a Master’s degree in Management Studies from Brunel University, and a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) degree in Social Sciences from the University of Westminster.