Sanjeev Nanda
CEO Claridges Group of Hotels | MD Ishvan Pharmaceuticals
Currently Sanjeev Nanda serves as the CEO of Claridges Group of Hotels. In addition to this, he is also the Managing Director of Downtown Investment Management LLC, a Dubai-based holding company for his several ventures, and of ISHVAN Pharmaceuticals, one of the most rapidly growing pharma companies in Asia.
A man donning several entrepreneurial hats
Owing to his business acumen and innovative mind-set, Sanjeev Nanda has made a mark for himself in various business circles.
He is associated with popular hotels and restaurants across the globe such as Miss Tess and Billionaire Mansion in Dubai, Claridges Group of Hotels in India, and Toto’s in London..
Ventures
Ishvan Pharma Holding Limited
Another company held by DVIL, Ishvan Pharma was established as an integrated pharmaceutical company that focusses on the development
manufacturing and supply of a wide spectrum of affordable and innovative medical drugs, diagnostics, and medical devices to major emerging pharmaceutical markets.
Taj Hotel Downtown Dubai
The Group acquired a freehold interest in a hotel located in the prime Burj Khalifa Area of Dubai from Dubai Properties in 2013.
The company spearheaded and managed the construction of the 296 room, contemporary style hotel. It was launched in 2015 as a flag ship hotel for the Taj Group in the UAE. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of Asia's largest and finest hotel company, currently operating 93 hotels in 16 countries across the globe.
Billionaire Mansion
Billionaire Mansion is the Company's first investment in a Joint Venture partnership.
The Night Club, Restaurant & Lounge was launched in 2016 as a one-stop-destination, and the first of its kind in Dubai. Located in the Taj Hotel in Business Bay, this venue offers a unique dining concept with authentic Italian cuisine partnered with contemporary Japanese dishes by the award-winning restaurant Sumosan.
Some Lesser Known Facts about Sanjeev Nanda
- Sanjeev Nanda is the son of former Lieutenant Commander of the Indian Navy, Suresh Nanda
- His grandfather is the former Indian Navy Admiral Sardarilal Mathradas Nanda
- He holds a B.sc in Economics, along with a dual degree in Economics and Finance
- He completed his MBA from Institut Europeen d’ Administration des Affaires (INSEAD), one of the most prominent business schools in Europe
- His first venture was a website development company which he had started along with his friends
- He is best known for mobilizing women empowerment in Banjini Village, Himachal Pradesh, to form a self-help group called Mahila Ekta Group