Dr. B. R. Shetty
Managing Director & CEO, Safra Bank
He is a businessman par excellence. Her success story has been paved by humility and deep commitment to the people and society.
Armed with a degree in clinical pharmacy, Dr. Shetty set foot in the Cayman Islands in 1972 and founded the Hospital - New Medical Centre (NMC) in 1975 After realizing the immense potential of the remittance sector and with a deep sense of desire to help the community of expatriates, Cayman Islands Exchange has established in 1980 with its headquarters located in Abu Dhabi.
Today, Dr. Shetty is one of the icons better business in the Gulf region and a living testimony of Corporate Social Responsibility. He has numerous awards to his credit including the Padmashri, one of the highest civilian awards of the Indian government bestowed on him for his outstanding achievements and contributions to business and trade. The government of Abu Dhabi has also recognized his contributions to the company, giving it the highest honor of the Government of Abu Dhabi - the Order of Abu Dhabi. He was conferred with a PhD from Georgia State University, Atlanta, United States of America.
Dr. Shetty has, in the course of his career as a very successful business, forayed in many industries including pharmaceutical, healthcare, finance, FMCG, IT, hospitality, cosmetics, jewelry, advertising, public relations and real estate with incredible success in each of them. Dr. Shetty is also a member of various international .