Rajen Kilachand

Kilachand heads the Dubai-based conglomerate operating in engineering, infrastructure, trading, mining and energy. Under his leadership, Dodsal has grown into a multibillion-dollar global conglomerate, often cited as generating more than $2bn in turnover. Dodsal also secured a significant $1.1bn EPC contract in Algeria for a compression and separation centre with Sonatrach.

Khilachand also commands influence as a committed philanthropist: his generous endowments to Boston University and support for education, arts and healthcare mark him as a major bridge between India and the Gulf’s business and social sectors. He holds a master’s degree from Boston University’s Graduate School of Management.