As the chairman of Valdel Group, Dr. M. R. Jayaram provides strategic advice and direction, backed by his wealth of experience in managing large organizations. He started the engineering services initiative in 1991 through a joint venture with M/s John Brown, UK, which in 2000 became the first vehicle to enable the creation of Valdel Group by acquisition of the partner’s stake.
He is also the Chairman of the M.S. Ramaiah Group of Educational Institutions, one of the leading names in education in Karnataka. The institution has established 17 professional colleges, apart from other institutions covering the whole spectrum of K12 education – from preschool to graduate education – all in a unitary campus, providing education to more than 10,000 students.
Dr Jayaram had a brief stint in politics and served as the Member of the Legislative Assembly, Government of Karnataka from 1972 to 1979.
Dr. Jayaram is also the Managing Trustee of M. S. Ramaiah Charities Trust, which provides scholarship to deserving students and carries out various other charitable activities.
He was conferred the ‘Dharmadhikari’ title by the Yogi Nareyana Sri Kshetra in Kaiwara, Kolar District, Karnataka, a popular tourist destination famous for its temples with historical significance.
Dr Jayaram was also honored as Doctor of Business Administration by the Coventry University, UK, in November 2006.
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