Prabodh Mehta
Born(1936-08-21)August 21, 1936
India
DiedNovember 3, 2020(2020-11-03) (aged 84)
Antwerp, Belgium
Occupations
SpouseUsha Prabodh Mehta
AwardsOrder of Leopold II from the King of Belgium in (1993)
Websitelilavatihospital.com/management.aspx/

Prabodh Kirtilal Mehta was an Indian diamond merchant. He is the son of the Late Shri Kirtilal Mehta and the founder of Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre.[1] was 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 was 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. 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]

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.

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. Archived from the original on September 21, 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  5. ↑ "Gembel European NV Founder". nytimes.com. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  6. ↑ "Antwerp mourns the loss of diamantaire Prabodh Kirtilal Mehta". Diamond World. 1 December 2020. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
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