Saroj Kumar Mehera

Background

Mehera, Saroj Kumar was born on March 27, 1928 in London. Son of Bhagabati Prasad and Lalita Rani Devi (Maharaj Kumari) Mehera.

Education

Bachelor of Science with honors, Calcutta University, India, 1948.

Career

Assistant manager James Finlay & Limited company, Calcutta, 1949—1962, manager, 1962—1972, senior manager (chief executive), 1972—1976. Managing director Tata-Finlay Ltd., Calcutta, 1976—1979. President Tata Tea Ltd., 1979—1985.

Managing partner Calland House, since 1985. Director numerous companies. Honorary consul Calcutta for Finland, Norway.

Achievements

• Saroj Kumar Mehera has been listed as a noteworthy tea trading company executive, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Indian Tea Association (chairman 1971-1972, 1982-1983), Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (president 1979-1980), R&A Golf St. Andrews (Tollygunge, Calcutta), Oriental, Royal Calcutta Golf.

Connections

Married Savita Baldev Mehera, December 12, 1956. Children: Sanjeev, Tilak.