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
The Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre is a private hospital located in Bandra, Mumbai, India. The hospital was established in 1978 by the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust.
History
In 1978, Kirtilal Manilal Mehta—a diamond m ...
. 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.
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.
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. After this, he visited
Mumbai
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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
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from the
King of Belgium
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in 1993 and the
Order of the Crown (Belgium)
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History
The Order was established on October 15, 1897 by King Leopold II
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from the King of Belgium in 2004.
Gallery
Image:Prabodh Kirtilal Mehta.JPG, Prabodh Kirtilal Mehta and Rashmi Kirtilal Mehta with the Dalai Lama
Image:Prabodh Mehta.jpg, Prabodh Mehta & Chetan Prabodh Mehta
Image:Shri Prabodh Mehta.JPG, Prabodh Kirtilal Mehta, Rashmi Kirtilal Mehta and Rekha Sheth with the Dalai Lama
Image:Prabodh k mehta.JPG, Prabodh Kirtilal Mehta receiving award by Hirani Mata Sthanak Trust on September 22, 2013
Image:Shri prabodh mehta.JPG, Prabodh Kirtilal Mehta receiving award by Hirani Mata Sthanak Trust on September 22, 2013
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
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.
References
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Living people
Indian billionaires
1936 births