As a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the entire world is reeling from chaos. As a result of the pandemic, the overall economic, business and social environment has become disrupted with major businesses, events and activities going online or in virtual event. Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani, a noted businessman and philanthropist, was part of the recently help Forbes-FIN philanthropy and roundtable conference. This roundtable conference is an annual event which usually takes place in New York. However, this year’s roundtable conference by Forbes and FIN (Foreign Investment Limited) was held online and was broadcasted by the YouTube medium.
Dr. Rajan Mahtani was invited in this event as a honorary speaker and spoke about the significance of leadership in healthcare for its growth and development. Apart from the roundtable conference, the Forbes-FIN event was also highly anticipated for the Forbes ‘Best of Africa’ awards ceremony. This awards ceremony identifies and celebrates business personalities, visionaries and leaders with significant contributions towards philanthropy and leadership. At the same time, the awards are highly regarded not only in Africa but also across the globe. This is due to several factors including ownership of Forbes which is one of the top business magazines across the globe. Also, the selection process for recipients is extremely transparent and comprehensive. This selection process comprises of extensive background checks, verification processes as well as interview with the potential recipients regarding their understanding, perception and contributions in philanthropy as a means to achieve economic and social empowerment.
Dr. Rajan Mahtani, for his contributions towards the Zambian banking industry, was conferred with the Forbes ‘Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year’ award 2021. Dr. Rajan Mahtani has made his mark in Zambia and Africa with his business and philanthropic contributions. His top businesses include Mahtani Group and Finsbury Investments. On the other hand, his top philanthropic contributions include Prison Fellowship Zambia and Stephen Malama award and scholarship for top law graduates in Zambia.