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Mr. Sanjeev Mansotra

Chairman, Planet One Group

Mr. Sanjeev Mansotra is the Chairman of Planet One Group, a diversified global enterprise with a presence in 16 countries across sectors including Education, Natural Resources, Renewable Energy, Agriculture, and Wellness. Known for his innovation, strategic foresight, and commitment to sustainable growth. Mr. Mansotra has been at the forefront of the group's evolution to become the partner of choice for Governments across the globe.

Mr. Mansotra began Planet One’s journey as an IT solutions provider for the education sector. Today, Planet One Education is recognized as one of the world’s largest integrated education companies, delivering end-to-end solutions across K-12, higher education, and skill development, with successful projects implemented in the USA, UK, Middle East, India, and Africa. Under his leadership, the Group has forged partnerships with globally renowned institutions, including the University of Oxford, the University of Stirling, and the Scottish Qualifications Authority, as well as long-term collaborations with government bodies worldwide.

Expanding beyond education, Mr. Mansotra has spearheaded the group's foray into the Mining and Oil & Gas sector. The group today operates various mining projects across Africa focusing on bulk minerals, critical minerals and rare earths. The group also operates and has significant investments in the oil & gas sector with projects across on-shore and off-shore. He has personally led the formation of strategic joint ventures with several state-owned enterprises in the mining and the oil & gas sector.

It is Mr. Mansotra's firm belief that affordable, clean and stable electricity is imperative in the development of emerging economies. In line with the group's guiding ethos "From Imagination to Impact", under the Chairman's leadership, our projects in renewable energy and rural electrification have transformed several communities across Africa. It is his constant endeavor to invest in projects that foster sustainable socio-economic growth.

His passion for fitness and wellness resulted in the conception of Sohum Wellness in 2007. Today it has grown into a wellness chain with over 30 luxury wellness destinations across Asia and Europe. His entrepreneurial acumen has earned the group numerous accolades, including recognition in Forbes Asia’s "Best Under a Billion", Outlook Business’ list of "Fastest-growing Companies", and Business World’s ranking of “Most Valuable CEOs”. Renowned for his motivational and collaborative leadership style, Mr. Mansotra has built and retained a highly committed core management team, ensuring Planet One Group continues to thrive as a dynamic and future-ready organization.

Mr. Mansotra’s leadership philosophy is deeply rooted in his core beliefs - integrity, sustainable development and equitable growth. This is reflected in the group's initiatives towards integrating education and skill-building initiatives into all its major projects. He is also passionately involved in various social initiatives through the Sanjeev Mansotra Foundation. He believes that the foundation is an opportunity to offer solutions to social challenges which may not be feasible for governments or businesses. From building skill development centers to empower women in Africa, to setting up schools in far-flung rural areas in Tanzania - the foundation strives tirelessly to empower lives and transform nations. The foundation strives to fulfil Mr. Mansotra's conviction that education and health should no longer remain a privilege of a few.