Vasu Chanchlani | |
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| Born | 10 July 1952 Bhopal, India |
| Died | 7 September 2014 (aged 62) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Education | MBA, M. Tech, B. Tech |
| Alma mater | Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, Canada |
| Known for | Entrepreneurship, philanthropy, transnationalism |
Vasu Chanchlani (born July 1, 1952 – September 7, 2014[1]) was an Indian-Canadian serial entrepreneur, philanthropist and trans-nations builder. He is co-founder of the Sigma Group of Companies and a founding member of the Canada India Foundation. He is also an investor in dozens of companies globally consisting of start-ups and turn-arounds.[2] He is best known for his efforts towards improving Canada-India relations through his philanthropic activities and engagement with Indian Diaspora to serve bilateral interests of both Canada and India. [3][4] Most recently, Vasu was awarded the Top 25 Canadian Immigrants award by the Canadian Immigrant magazine (a Toronto Star Publication).[5] On January 9, 2014, his excellency shri Pranab Mukherjee, President of the Republic of India, conferred the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA), the highest honour bestowed on non-resident Indians, by the Government of India.[6]
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