Dhruv Patel, a second-generation entrepreneur, is the embodiment of determination and focus. Hailing from a family with a rich history of pioneering businesses, Dhruv has skillfully harnessed his innate business acumen and a formidable educational background to achieve remarkable success.
Dhruv’s academic feathers include a post-graduation in International Marketing Management from Middlesex University, London, the Family Business Program from the prestigious Harvard University , and a Diploma in Fashion Designing & Garment Manufacturing from NIFT.
In the realm of business, Dhruv’s influence is widespread; as the Managing Director of Shri Ami Corporation, Ahmedabad’s oldest and first organized real estate firm since 1960, Dhruv, in collaboration with his father, has overseen the development of over 40 projects, covering more than 5 million sq. ft. of real estate across 21 areas in the city. Their pioneering work includes the first high-rise building, Ankur Bungalows, and twin-bungalow development in Ahmedabad.
As the Managing Partner of EMWE Strategies LLP, a strategic investment platform focused on delivering high-yield real estate opportunities, this is an arm created with deep industry expertise, market insight, years of experience clubbed with a forward-thinking approach and a disciplined strategy to create substantial value for INVESTORS.
Dhruv also heads Diamond Textile Mills Pvt. Ltd., a 40-year-old company focused on trading and exporting textile products. The company enjoys a strong reputation in the textile industry, with a global presence spread across over 30 countries.
Dhruv’s involvement in institutional bodies is noteworthy:
- He serves as the Vice President of CREDAI Gujarat.
- He serves as the Immediate Past President of CREDAI Ahmedabad (GIHED).
- He serves as a Director of Rajpath Club, Ahmedabad.
- An Ex-Invitee Committee Member in the Policy Advocacy Committee of CII, Gujarat.
- An Ex-Invitee, Real Estate Committee, Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
- Has represented India twice at the YEA G20 summit held in China (2018) and Saudi Arabia (2020).
Beyond his professional persona, Dhruv is also a sports enthusiast with a passion for billiards and cricket and has represented Gujarat at the national level in competitions. Dhruv’s love for exploration extends to his global travels, where he indulges in diverse cultures, cuisines, trekking and adventures. He finds his solace in being surrounded by Mother Nature.
Dhruv Patel is more than just a successful businessman; he is a compassionate individual who has inherited leadership and service traits from his father. His dedication to social causes, coupled with a profound understanding of the transformative power of sports and education, distinguishes him as a notable figure in both the business and the social world. He has mastered the art of balancing his professional and personal life.
