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.