Mukund Purohit

Chairman and Managing Director, Neopolitan Pizza Limited (India)

Mukund Purohit is an Indo-Canadian entrepreneur holding leadership positions in a variety of businesses such as Neopolitan Pizza Limited (India), Karnalyte Resources Inc., and N-Viro Fertilizer India Pvt. Ltd. In addition, Mr. Purohit is an advisor to the Ministry of Economy for the Government of Saskatchewan, Regional Convener (India) with the Canada India Foundation, and Co-Chair of Canadian Friends of India. Mr. Purohit has been active in expanding the trade and education relationship between India and Canada. He was awarded the Guaravanto Gujarati Award in 2010, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012, and the Canada-India Friendship Medal 2012, for his contributions towards advancing the bilateral relationship between Canada and India.

Mr. Purohit is also an active fundraiser for numerous charities including the Kanya Kelvani Yojana which is a literacy campaign for young girls, deprived of basic education in Gujarat, India