Rajen Khilachand

Chairman and president of the Dodsal Group, Rajen Kilachand is recognised in the business community for his strategic acumen and philanthropic spirit. Armed with a master’s degree from the Boston University Graduate School of Management, Kilachand has steered the Dodsal Group to remarkable heights.

Under his leadership, the company, which was founded in 1948, has diversified its operations, excelling in sectors ranging from engineering and construction to trading and energy. Kilachand’s vision and tenacity have been instrumental in transforming Dodsal into a global powerhouse.

With a business volume of more than $2bn, Dodsal is one of the leading energy and infrastructure development companies in the world and soon to be an oil and gas, minerals and metals producer.

The company’s operations cover the Middle East and North Africa and the Indian Subcontinent with offices in UAE.

Beyond his corporate achievements, Kilachand’s philanthropy extends globally, supporting rural development, education, and women’s empowerment.