Palani G Periasamy, Chairman of Le Royal Meridien was awarded the Arutselvar Dr N Mahalingam Award this year. The award identifies personalities who have been instrumental in leading the change and in implementing a dynamic vision for building a greater India.
The award was established in honour of Arutselvar Dr N Mahalingam, Chairman of Sakthi Group and a philanthropist. The societal impact and development through the industries and institutions founded by him is immense in Southern India.
Arutselvar Dr NMahalingam Award will be bestowed on outstanding individuals annually.
An eminent industrialist, educationalist and philanthropist, Palani is the Chairman of PGP Group of Companies based in Chennai. Under his guidance and able leadership, the group forayed into business ventures operating in sugar, hospitality, real estate and financial service sectors.
With his three decades of academic experience as a Professor in USA, he established numerous educational institutions imparting quality learning in all disciplines with international standards. Palani is known for his seamless service to society, uplifting the living standards of rural people by providing higher education.