Jayesh B. Desai

Group Chairman at Rajhans Cinemas

Mr. Jayesh B. Desai has been leading the Group since the inception. He is a first-generation entrepreneur, an exemplary leader and an instrumental force behind the success of the Rajhans Group. Mr. Jayesh Desai began his entrepreneur journey in 1996 with an edible oil venture. Being a strong leader in his forte, his vision enabled Group’s foray in the Real Estate, Confectionery, Entertainment, Hospitality, E-commerce and Textile business. A versatile man with strong business acumen, Mr. Desai heads planning and strategic business development and plays an active role in developing business strategy for the Group. He is really instrumental in Group’s overall growth. Mr. Desai is a man with farsighted vision having innate quality of making most of every business opportunity at optimum level. Being a dedicated philanthropist in his own right, Mr. Desai spearheads social welfare activities thereby playing his active part for the society. His philosophy of 'customer happiness through delightful products and services' is very the driving force of the Group.

Such a leader with exceptional eminence, Mr. Desai was featured on the cover page of Forbes India titled, ‘Indian Business Legends’ 2021. His excellent prowess and steadfast commitment has earned him various other notable recognitions such as ET- Inspiring Business Leader of India and Business Knight of Gujarat by ET in 2016. He also received Gujarat Ratna Award from the then Gujarat CM and was conferred with the honorary title of 'Young Inspirational Entrepreneur' by Divya Bhaskar, Dainik Bhaskar and My FM in 2017. Owing to his ubiquitous leadership par excellence, the Group was bestowed upon with the ‘"Best Management" Food Mech Asia Leela Baa Award.