Sanjeev Mansotra 45 ,is a UAE-based businessman and the chairman of Planet One Group, a company operating across 16 markets in Africa in the education, energy, natural resources, agriculture and infrastructure sectors.
| Age | 45 |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Chairman of Planet One Group |
| Company | Planet One Group |
| Industries | Education, energy, natural resources, agriculture and infrastructure |
| Net worth | USD 4.2 billion |
| Foundation | Sanjeev Mansotra Foundation |
Mansotra was born and raised in Bombay. He worked in his father’s auto-ancillary business as a teenager where he developed solid foundations of business and entrepreneurships.
Under Mansotra, Planet One Group has undertaken several nationwide social infrastructure projects across education, agriculture, energy, and health care. The group is also one of the major players in the mining and oil & gas sectors in Africa with large strategic assets across bulk minerals, critical minerals, rare earths
and oil & gas. Under his leadership, the group has nurtured successful joint ventures with several state-owned mining and oil & gas companies. With a net worth of USD 4.2 billion, he is one of the youngest self-made billionaires with vast business interests & investments in Africa.Mansotra established the Sanjeev Mansotra Foundation, which has funded several social development projects in education, healthcare and skill development. From setting up skill centers for young girls and women in Ghana to setting up STEM schools in Tanzania, the foundation is active across Africa in it efforts to make education, healthcare affordable to disadvantaged communities.