Prashant Jalan is the Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of M/s. Bengal Nestor’s Industries Limited, a joint venture company with the Government of West Bengal.
Born in New Delhi, India. He has a Master’s Degree in Economics.
Mr. Prashant Jalan is a 4th generation industrialist based out of Kolkata. He hails from a family which has distinguished itself in the industrial landscape of Eastern India.
His company has been working in close partnership with leading national & multinational companies like Nestlé, ITC , Mother Dairy Calcutta & Banglar Dairy for more than 25 years .
With unwavering enthusiasm, steely resolve and extreme commitment to the task at hand, Mr. Jalan is determined to contribute his share to the Dairy & Food Processing sectors.
MENTORSHIP ROLES AND PARTICIPATION IN DELEGATIONS:
Mr. Jalan has been a proactive member of Calcutta Angels - An organization which supports & nurtures Start-ups .
Mr. Jalan has led a few of the the investment on behalf of Calcutta Angels & given them successful exits at great valuations .
Prashant Jalan has been invited by the various Governments & has attended various delegations abroad under the leadership of some of India’s leading politicians to countries such as U.S.A, U.K, Germany, China, Spain, France, Hong Kong, Israel , UAE , Thailand & Italy
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS IN BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS AND SOCIAL TRUSTS:
Executive Committee Member of Indian Chamber of Commerce
Past Chairman of Bihar State Council – Indian Chamber of Commerce
Has been the Honorary Secretary of Merchant Chamber of Commerce.
Headed the Committee on Agriculture & Biotechnology, Merchant Chamber of Commerce.
Has been the Executive Committee Member of Bharat Chamber of Commerce.
Vice President - Round Table India (2006-2007)
Charter Chairman of Kolkata Aspire Round Table 161 which was inaugurated on 1st March 2002. The Table was chartered on 10th July 2002. During the first year itself, the Table established a free Primary School at Sukantapally, Dist.Burdwan which was inaugurated by Past Senior Member of Parliament & Speaker – Lok Sabha, Shri Somnath Chatterjee.
Charter President Rotary Yuva, Member Organization of Rotary International
SPORTS:-
Mr. Jalan is a keen sportsperson & pursues Golf on a regular basis. He has won quite a few tournaments & also owns & manages a golf team “ Royal Flamingos”