Early Life and Education
Deepak Mehta was born on December 12, 1956. He holds a Science Graduation from the University of Bombay. Later, he pursued an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Rise to Success
Mehta's career is marked by his significant contributions to the chemical industry. He is the Chairman of Deepak Nitrite, a company founded by his father, Chimanlal Mehta, in 1971. Deepak Nitrite has grown under his leadership to become a leading producer of phenol and acetone in India, with over 100 products and serving over 700 customers globally. He was also the Entrepreneur of the Year (EOY), by EY in 2020.
Key Business Strategies
Mehta has been at the forefront of the chemical industry, steering the Deepak Group into a market-leading position in the Chemical Intermediates sector. His leadership emphasizes sustainable and responsible manufacturing practices. Mehta has also focused on 'Make in India' philosophy. His company also commissioned the largest Phenol-Acetone plant in Dahej, Gujarat.
Philanthropy
Deepak Mehta is actively involved in philanthropy. He is a trustee at the Deepak Foundation, which focuses on improving the quality of life, particularly for women and children, and has reached over 2 million beneficiaries. He is also associated with the BAIF Development Research Foundation.
