Nailesh Kanaksi Khimji

Passionate about business strategy, social work, and community development, Nailesh Khimji is Director Khimji Ramdas one of Oman’s pioneering and respected business groups, celebrating its 151st year of existence.

As a 5th generation director of the business, he plays a strategic role in continuing the group’s legacy.

He was instrumental in successfully diversifying the group’s business by consolidating strategic partnerships with P&G, Rolex, Britannia, Kellogg’s in India and positioning its shipping & commodities and tourism businesses in the Middle-East.

Apart from being one of the most prominent business leaders in the Middle East, Nailesh is also a social visionary and founder of ‘Eshraqa’, the corporate social responsibility arm, of Khimji Ramdas.

Eshraqa, through its pillars of education, health, community well-being, and training, strives to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of the underprivileged and differently-abled. With a special focus on the empowerment of youth and women.

Nailesh has been the recipient of numerous accolades for the effective work done by Eshraqa

Nailesh Khimji also serves on the board of the Omani-Italian Friendship Association, as well as on the board of the Omani-French Friendship Association.