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Manohar Lahori is an Indian business magnate, investor, and philanthropist, considered by some to be one of the most successful investors in Dubai.

Over 40 years ago Manohar Lahori established his first business venture, a garment factory under the name of Palmon Exports in Mumbai, India. A decade later, in 1985 Palmon moved its operations to Dubai after a meeting with late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum and so Palmon became one of the first companies to establish in UAE’s first free zone - Jafza.

Palmon Group made its name by shipping apparel to high-demand retailers in the US and Europe, including the likes of Walmart, Marks & Spencer and Gap.

It was Manohar Lahori’s vision and hard-work that by 1992 Palmon Group increased its apparel production multifold to meet the worldwide demands and operated 19 factories. In the 90s, the firm had 4,000 employees with sales offices in London, Manchester and New York

From its core business of clothes manufacturing, it has branched out into a series of other sectors, including logistics, warehousing and facilities management. The group has extensive investments in property both in the UAE and overseas.

Manohar has been recognized with many esteemed awards, including being CEO of the year, on the Forbes List for Top Indian Leaders in the Arab World, Arabian Business Top Leaders, Indian Power List and Top Indian Businessmen in the GCC.

Kunal Lahori is the Managing Partner of Palmon Group, Kunal joined the Group in 2002 and served over a decade in different positions and was instrumental in establishing the Group as a major player in a range of sectors including logistics, retail, interiors, security and business storage solutions. Kunal conceptualized and led the charge to create Manrre, the region's first industrial & logistics focused real estate fund.

Kunal is has a rock-solid foundation in real estate which spans from construction, acquisition and investment. His true strength lies in asset management where he has optimized returns and asset value through tenant relationships and creative solutions. Kunal strives to be the best in whatever he pursues. He is known to be a perfectionist and pays meticulous attention to detail.

Meher Mirchandani is a Director of Palmon Group and over the past years, Meher has inspired and spearheaded HR and talent acquisition to achieve notable results. Process management is the core of her responsibilities. Meher is dedicated to the growth of the employees believing that excellence is not a skill; it’s an attitude. A dynamic entrepreneur and business mind, Meher has a strong passion for CSR and encouraging entrepreneurship in the UAE.

Zachary sits on the board of Manrre and is the Chief Executive Officer and principal founder of Dalma Capital Management Limited. Mr. Cefaratti has over 12 years of professional experience in the financial services industry. He is a founding member of the AIMA Middle East Executive Committee and of AIM Summit (the leading alternative investment management conference in the Middle East) and is a prominent figure in the UAE funds industry.

Mr. Cefaratti studied at Franklin University, Switzerland, Foster School of Business at the University of Washington, London School of Economics and University of Pennsylvania and holds a dual Bachelor’s degree in International Business Management and International Banking and Finance, accredited in the United States and Switzerland.

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