Board of Trustees

Mr. Nitin Desai is a civil and environmental engineer with a master’s degree from the University of Michigan, USA. He is the Chairman and Managing Director of Desai Brothers Limited, Pune, a leading corporate in the diversified business of bidis and food products, finance and investments, hospitality and renewable energy.

He received the Certificate of Excellence for being “India’s Best Employer, Sensitive to the Cause of Social Security” in 2003 from EPFO. He was one of the founders of “Sahyadri Hospitals Pvt. Ltd”, one of the largest healthcare providers in the region. He also supports various social causes, such as eye care, environment, disability, and education. He is the leader of the Poona Blind Mens’ Association and H. V. Desai Eye Hospital. He was honored by the former President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, for his role in providing eye care.

Mr. Nitin R. Desai is a renowned businessman and social worker who has received many accolades for his achievements. He was honored with the "Adarsh Vayapari - Uttam Puraskar" by the Poona Merchants Chambers in 2004 for his excellence in commerce and social service. He is an Independent Director of Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. and a former Independent Director of Force Motors Ltd. (2014-2022). He also holds an Honorary D.Ltt- Doctor of Letters- Honoris Causa from Ajinkya D.Y. Patil University, which he received in January 2023. In March 2023, he was bestowed with the prestigious 'Punyabhushan Award' by the Punyabhushan Foundation for his remarkable efforts to uplift the underprivileged sections of society.

Sudhir S. Sable is a vice president and an expert in community eye health and public health. He is a commerce graduate and Director of Sable Waghire And Co Private Limited, a company registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).

He is also involved in bidi manufacturing and real estate businesses, and holds director positions in six other companies. He is a trustee and a vice president of The Poona Blind Men’s Association, a trustee and a chairman of Ayodhya Charitable Trust, and a trustee and a chairman of Sable Waghire Trust. He lives in Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Mr. Chandrakishor Vora co-founded PBMA’s H.V. Desai Eye Hospital in 2000, along with Mr. N. P. Pandya, to offer quality and affordable eye care services to the needy. He lives in Pune with his family.

He is a very dedicated social worker who serves as the Trustee of The Poona Blind Men’s Association, an organization that provides eye care and empowerment to the visually challenged.

Mr. Chandrakishor Vora is a pharmacist and entrepreneur who founded Mapro Foods Pvt. Ltd, a leading manufacturer of fruit products in Panchgani.

Mr. Mayur Jaykumar Vora is a successful entrepreneur and social activist with a passion for rural education and youth development. He is the Director of Mapro Foods Pvt. Ltd., a family-owned business that produces high-quality fruit products in Mahabaleshwar region of Maharashtra.

Mr. Mayur is a trustee of V.M. Kapol Boarding School. He has served as the President of Rotary Club of Panchgani. He supports various charitable trusts and causes in his community. He lives with his wife Rajvi and his son’s family children, who are all accomplished professionals in their fields.