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Boby Chemmanur | |
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Born | C D Boby 26 May 1964 |
Occupation(s) | Chairman and managing director of Chemmanur Group International |
Office | Thrissur, Kerala |
Spouse | Smitha Jose |
Children | 1 |
Website | Website |
Dr. Boby Chemmanur (born May 26, 1964) is an Indian businessman[1] and philanthropist from Thrissur, Kerala. He serves as the chairman of Chemmanur International Group, a conglomerate with business[2] interests in jewelry, real estate, hospitality, and finance.[3]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Boby Chemmanur[4] was born into the Chemmanur family,[5] known for its longstanding involvement in the jewelry business since 1863. He completed his early education in Thrissur before pursuing higher studies in commerce. Chemmanur joined the family business at a young age and became involved in efforts to expand and modernize its operations.[6]
Career
[edit]Boby Chemmanur began his career[7] in the family-owned business, Chemmanur Jewellers,[citation needed] a jewelry brand with a strong regional presence. Taking over the business in the early 1980s, he implemented new marketing strategies that played a significant role in expanding the brand. Under his leadership, Chemmanur Jewellers broadened its reach within India and internationally, establishing a wider footprint in the jewelry market.
Notably, Chemmanur introduced initiatives such as the "Gold-on-Wheels" campaign[8] and customer-centric gold savings schemes. These efforts were aimed at enhancing accessibility and affordability in gold jewelry. In a notable promotional effort, Chemmanur invited Argentine footballer Diego Maradona[9] to India, which garnered substantial public interest and media coverage.
In addition to his role in the jewelry industry, Chemmanur has diversified his business portfolio. He is the founder of Oxygen Resorts, a hospitality chain, and Chemmanur Credits and Investments Limited, a financial services company, thus expanding his ventures into the tourism and finance sectors.[10]
Philanthropy
[edit]Chemmanur is involved in various charitable[11] initiatives[12], primarily through the Chemmanur Charitable Trust. The trust supports projects in healthcare, education, and housing for underserved communities. Through this foundation, Chemmanur has facilitated healthcare services such as medical camps, provided scholarships to students from low-income backgrounds, and funded housing projects aimed at improving living conditions for those in need.[13]
Personal Life
[edit]Boby Chemmanur maintains an active presence on social media[14], where he has a substantial following. He allocates part of his resources and time to charitable initiatives,[15] including founding Life Vision Charity Homes, an organization that provides support and care[16] for destitute individuals.[17]
Awards and Recognitions
[edit]Boby Chemmanur has received multiple awards recognizing his work in business and philanthropy.[18] He holds a Guinness World Record for completing an 812-kilometer run intended to promote world peace and encourage blood donation.[19] Among his various awards, he has identified the Mother Teresa Award[20] as particularly significant.
References
[edit]- ^ "Boby Chemmanur real estate venture". Business Line. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
- ^ "Kerala entrepreneur converts Rolls Royce into luxury cab". The Hitavada. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ "Boby Chemmanur to build a museum for Maradona". Business Line. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ "Kerala businessman Boby Chemmanur to grace Star Magic soon". Times of India. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ "Boby Chemmanur to bid for Donald Trump's Rolls-Royce Phantom". Manorama. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ "Bobby Chemmanur to travel to Qatar with Maradona statue". The Hindu. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ "When football legend Diego Maradona inaugurated jeweller Boby Chemmanur's showroom". The Economic Times. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ "Kerala jeweller to build museum in Maradona's memory". Tamil Murasu. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ "Maradona is irreplaceable: Boby Chemmanur". Times of India. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- ^ "Bobby Chemmanur wants to be a producer". Times of India. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
- ^ "Bobby Chemmanur organizes tea challenge to raise funds to save Abdul Rahim facing death penalty in Saudi Arabia". Kerala Kaumudi. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ^ "Deceased couple's sons request Boby Chemmanur to give back documents, use the amount to help poor". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ "Boby Chemmanur 'buys' disputed land of dead couple, kids reject offer". Indian Express. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ "Why is there an online backlash against Boby Chemmanur and mainstream media?". The News Minute. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ^ "Have you seen Boby Chemmanur's Kozhikode mansion yet?". Manorama. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
- ^ "Now, Kerala's flamboyant jeweller Boby Chemmanur pays `500 to 'feel the jail'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- ^ "Boby Chemmanur to enter Malayalam film industry with ambitious big-budget movie". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "Inside the insane garage of the billionaire who owns India's only Rolls Royce taxi". GQ. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ "Largest human image of a peace sign". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
- ^ "Mother Teresa Award for jeweller". Indian Express. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
Category:Living people
Category:1964 births
Category:Businesspeople from Thrissur
Category:Indian billionaires
Category:People from Kerala
Category:Philanthropists
Category:Indian people