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'''Sundar Menon''' (born Sundar Aditya Menon in Kerala, India) is an Indian business entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the founder and CEO of Sun Group International. Menon plays a role in numerous socio-economic initiatives within Kerala, and among the migrant workforce in the Middle East.
'''Sundar Menon'''(born Sundar Adiyat Menon in [[Kerala, India]]) is an Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist based in Qatar. He is the founder and [[CEO]] of Sun Group International. Menon is known for his various philanthropic and socio-economic activities within Kerala and among the migrant workforce in the [[Middle East]]. He was awarded [[Padmashri]], the fourth highest civilian award, by the [[Government of India]]

==Life and Work==
==Life and Work==
Sundar Menon was born in Thrissur district of Kerala, India. He was born to M.C.S Menon, a retired Assistant General Manager and Principal of The South Indian Bank Staff Training College and Jaya Menon, a homemaker. Menon’s family consists of his wife Shyama, and two children. His son, Shyam, is the Director of [http://www.sungroupinternational.com/aboutus.aspx Sun Group International], Sharjah, UAE.
Sundar Menon was born in [[Thrissur]] district of Kerala, India. He was born to M.C.S Menon, a retired Assistant General Manager and Principal of The South Indian Bank Staff Training College and Jaya Menon, a homemaker. Menon’s family consists of his wife Syama, and two children. His son, Shyam, is the Director of [http://www.sungroupinternational.com/aboutus.aspx Sun Group International], [[Sharjah]], [[UAE]].


Menon earned a degree in Economics before moving to Qatar in 1985. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by European Continental University (EUC-USA) in 2015 for the contributions made towards the economic development of the Gulf region.
Menon earned a degree in Economics before moving to [[Qatar]] in 1985. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by [http://www.university-directory.eu/United-Kingdom-%28UK%29/European-Continental-University-of-Delaware--USA-ECU.html European Continental University] (EUC-USA) in 2015 for the contributions made towards the economic development of the Gulf region.


Menon’s first job at Qatar was with the British Oil Field Services Company in Doha as a business executive. He then joined a leading transportation company and played an active role in its growth and increased profits. Later, he joined the firm as a partner.
Menon’s first job at Qatar was with the British Oil Field Services Company in [[Doha]] as a business executive. He then joined a leading transportation company and played an active role in its growth and increased profits. Later, he joined the firm as a partner.


He founded the Sun Group International in 1986 with branches in UAE, Qatar, India and Panama. The business interests of the group include energy, petrochemicals, natural resources, transportation and trading sectors. Sun Group International has recently ventured into real estate development and mass media as well. The group works with the mission to serve with “spotless quality, irresistible prices and heartfelt after sales service”.
He founded the Sun Group International in 1986 with branches in [[UAE]], [[Qatar]], [[India]] and [[Panama]]. The business interests of the group include [[energy]], [[petrochemicals]], [[natural resources]], [[transportation]] and [[Trading|trading sectors]]. Sun Group International has recently ventured into [[real estate]] development and [[mass media]] as well. The group works with the mission to serve with “spotless quality, irresistible prices and heartfelt after sales service”.


Menon runs [http://profile.sungroupinternational.com/social_work.aspx The Sun Charitable Trust] which aims to identify the underprivileged members of the society, especially those with disabilities and provide support in the areas of health and education. The trust also looks into tribal and rural development, contributing medical equipment to government and other charitable hospitals.
Menon runs [http://profile.sungroupinternational.com/social_work.aspx The Sun Charitable Trust] which aims to identify the underprivileged members of the society, especially those with disabilities and provide support in the areas of health and education. The trust also looks into tribal and rural development, contributing medical equipment to government and other charitable hospitals.
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Menon is the president of the [http://uae.malayali.directory/special-pages/dr-sundar-menon/ Kerala State Elephant Owners’ Cooperative Society]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://uae.malayali.directory/special-pages/dr-sundar-menon/|title=Padmashri Dr. Sundar Menon|website=UAE Malayali Directory|language=en-US|access-date=2016-05-05}}</ref> and has played active role in adopting up-to-date methods of elephant care and in developing a medical centre for elephants at his native Thrissur. He has also been involved with welfare activities related to elephant owners and mahouts.
Menon is the president of the [http://uae.malayali.directory/special-pages/dr-sundar-menon/ Kerala State Elephant Owners’ Cooperative Society]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://uae.malayali.directory/special-pages/dr-sundar-menon/|title=Padmashri Dr. Sundar Menon|website=UAE Malayali Directory|language=en-US|access-date=2016-05-05}}</ref> and has played active role in adopting up-to-date methods of elephant care and in developing a medical centre for elephants at his native Thrissur. He has also been involved with welfare activities related to elephant owners and mahouts.


He acts as patrons to various socio-cultural activities and charitable organisations working in different fields. These organisations works in different area including giving aid to financially weak and disabled artists, organisation of classical dance festivals, film festivals and promotion and restoration of temples arts. Menon was a major contributor in the recreation of Mahatma Gandhi’s sand portrait at India Gate.
He acts as patrons to various socio-cultural activities and charitable organisations working in different fields. These organisations works in different area including giving aid to financially weak and disabled artists, organisation of classical dance festivals, film festivals and promotion and restoration of temples arts. Menon was a major contributor in the recreation of [[Mahatma Gandhi]]’s sand portrait at [[India Gate]].


He has also actively contributed to the [http://pmindia.gov.in/en/government_tr_rec/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-2/ Prime Minister’s Swachh Bharat Mission] and set up a modern waste disposal system in the city market in Thrissur, Kerala where he is a part of the tree plantation and maintenance drive. He has also contributed towards the rehabilitation of children and monks in the after math of 2013 Uttarakhand floods.
He has also actively contributed to the [http://pmindia.gov.in/en/government_tr_rec/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-2/ Prime Minister’s Swachh Bharat Mission] and set up a modern waste disposal system in the city market in Thrissur, Kerala where he is a part of the tree plantation and maintenance drive. He has also contributed towards the rehabilitation of children and monks in the after math of 2013 [[Uttarakhand]] floods.


Sundar Menon is known for his association with the Malayalee communities settled in the Middle East as well as other countries and is a member of around 40 organizations including the [http://www.pravasimalayali.org/ Pravasi Malayalee Federation] that has its headquarters in the United States. He is involved with various organisations, is the chief patron of the Pravasi Malayali Federation and has actively participated in the cultural conglomeration of the Indian community in the Middle East.
Sundar Menon is known for his association with the Malayalee communities settled in the Middle East as well as other countries and is a member of around 40 organizations including the [http://www.pravasimalayali.org/ Pravasi Malayalee Federation] that has its headquarters in the [[United States]]. He is involved with various organisations, is the chief patron of the Pravasi Malayali Federation and has actively participated in the cultural conglomeration of the Indian community in the Middle East.

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He is also a member of Regional Advisory Committee of Indian Council for Cultural Relations, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of External affairs, Government of India.


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He is also a member of Regional Advisory Committee of Indian Council for Cultural Relations, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of External affairs, [[Government of India]].
==Positions held==
Dr.Sundar Menon has held and is currently holding several positions in government bodies and agencies, social, educational and charitable sector.
*[[Patron]] - [[Palliative care|Pain and Palliative Care]] Society
*Patron - [[Autism]] Society
*Patron -Alpha Pain Clinic
*[[President]] -‘Alpha Support council
*[[Director|Honorary Director]]-[http://www.jubileemissionmedicalcollege.org/ Jubilee Mission Medical College and Hospital],
*Patron -“Manassu” Charitable Trust
*Patron - All India Handicapped Association
*Patron- Paulo Foundation which is a Renal and Kidney Welfare Foundation for the poor,
*[[Founder|Founder Member]]:-Indian Community Benevolent Fund, Qatar
*[[Trustee]]- Sreevalsam Educational Trust,
*[[Associate]]- Association for Mentally Handicapped Adults,
*Patron- Santhi Medical Information Centre:,
== Awards and recognitions ==
== Awards and recognitions ==
Menon was conferred the [[Padma Shri|Padma Shri Award]] by the Government of India on March 31, 2016. He was also awarded the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Award in 2015, Indo British Business Excellence Award and named by Forbes magazine as one amongst top Indian leaders in the Middle East and UAE. He received the [http://www.sundarmenon.com/tgm-award-for-maritime-solutions-and-philanthropy/ TGM Award for Maritime Solutions and Philanthropy-AMMA Award in 2015] and the [http://www.sundarmenon.com/arabian-business-award-2012/ Arabian Business Award in 2012]. In 2011, he was given the business excellence award by the Kerala State Vyapari Vyavasayi Samithi, a forum of traders and industrialists in Kerala. In the same year he also received the Golden Honour Award from the Kerala Kalakendram (Society for Socio-Cultural Research and Development) for Excellence in Profession and Social Commitment.
*[[Padma Shri|Padma Shri Award]] by the [[Government of India]] on March 31, 2016

* Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Award in 2015<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.asianentrepreneur.org/apea-2015-uae-winners/
|title=Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Award
|publisher=asianentrepreneur.org}}</ref>
*Indo British Business Excellence Award<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/m-k-muneer-ptm-sunish-bag-indo-british-award/1/527952.html
|title=M K Muneer, PTM Sunish bag Indo-British award
|publisher=indiatoday.intoday.in}}</ref>
*Forbes magazine Top Indian leaders in the Middle East and UAE<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.forbesmiddleeast.com/en/lists/people/pname/sundar-menon/pid/78790/
|title=profile section
|publisher=forbesmiddleeast.com}}</ref>
*TGM Award for Maritime Solutions and Philanthropy-AMMA Award 2015<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.ammafoundation.com.my/
|title=AMMA Award 2015
|publisher=ammafoundation.com.my}}</ref>
*Arabian Business Award in 2012<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.arabianbusiness.com/100-most-powerful-indians-in-gulf-476064.html
|title=REVEALED: The Gulf’s 100 most powerful Indians
|publisher=arabianbusiness.com}}</ref>
*Kerala State Vyapari Vyavasayi Samithi Business Excellence Award<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://uae.malayali.directory/special-pages/dr-sundar-menon/
|title=Padmashri Dr. Sundar Menon
|publisher=uae.malayali.directory}}</ref>
*Golden Honour Award for Excellence in Profession and Social Commitment from [[Kerala]] Kalakendram (Society for Socio-Cultural Research and Development)
==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.sundarmenon.com website]
* [http://www.sundarmenon.com Dr. Sundar Menon]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
* http://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/uae-based-sundar-menon-to-receive-padma-shri
* http://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/uae-based-sundar-menon-to-receive-padma-shri
* http://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/padmashri-awardee-dr-sundar-menons-social-work-in-kerala/<nowiki/>https://www.facebook.com/SundarMenonSunGroup/posts/744677612242009 http://profile.sungroupinternational.com/profile.aspx http://www.sundarmenon.com/philanthropy/social-works/ https://www.facebook.com/SundarMenonSunGroup/info/?tab=page_info
* http://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/padmashri-awardee-dr-sundar-menons-social-work-in-kerala/<nowiki/>
* https://www.facebook.com/SundarMenonSunGroup/posts/744677612242009
* http://profile.sungroupinternational.com/profile.aspx
* http://www.sundarmenon.com/philanthropy/social-works/
* https://www.facebook.com/SundarMenonSunGroup/info/?tab=page_info
* http://digitalpaper.mathrubhumi.com/801250/Thrissur/7-May-2016#page/3/2

* http://thepeninsulaqatar.com/pdf/ThePeninsulaApril122016.pdf
* http://digitalpaper.mathrubhumi.com/762144/Gulf-Edition/29-March-2016#page/5/1
* http://digitalpaper.mathrubhumi.com/762148/Qatar-Edition/29-March-2016#page/5/1
* http://www.manoramaonline.com/news/nri-news/gulf/qatar/doha-sunder-menon.html
* http://epaper.manoramaonline.com/edaily/flashclient/client_panel.aspx#currPage=1
* http://epaper.chandrikadaily.com/
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Sundar Menon
File:Dr. Sundar Menon.jpg
Dr. Sundar Menon
Born
Thrissur, Kerala, India
NationalityIndia India
OccupationFounder & MD of Sun Group International
SpouseSyama Sundar Menon
AwardsPadma Shri

Sundar Menon(born Sundar Adiyat Menon in Kerala, India) is an Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist based in Qatar. He is the founder and CEO of Sun Group International. Menon is known for his various philanthropic and socio-economic activities within Kerala and among the migrant workforce in the Middle East. He was awarded Padmashri, the fourth highest civilian award, by the Government of India

Life and Work

Sundar Menon was born in Thrissur district of Kerala, India. He was born to M.C.S Menon, a retired Assistant General Manager and Principal of The South Indian Bank Staff Training College and Jaya Menon, a homemaker. Menon’s family consists of his wife Syama, and two children. His son, Shyam, is the Director of Sun Group International, Sharjah, UAE.

Menon earned a degree in Economics before moving to Qatar in 1985. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by European Continental University (EUC-USA) in 2015 for the contributions made towards the economic development of the Gulf region.

Menon’s first job at Qatar was with the British Oil Field Services Company in Doha as a business executive. He then joined a leading transportation company and played an active role in its growth and increased profits. Later, he joined the firm as a partner.

He founded the Sun Group International in 1986 with branches in UAE, Qatar, India and Panama. The business interests of the group include energy, petrochemicals, natural resources, transportation and trading sectors. Sun Group International has recently ventured into real estate development and mass media as well. The group works with the mission to serve with “spotless quality, irresistible prices and heartfelt after sales service”.

Menon runs The Sun Charitable Trust which aims to identify the underprivileged members of the society, especially those with disabilities and provide support in the areas of health and education. The trust also looks into tribal and rural development, contributing medical equipment to government and other charitable hospitals.

The various charitable works done by Sun Charitable Trust include providing health services, education and livelihood opportunities to the rural and tribal population of Kerala. The trust also organises mass weddings for girls from economically backward sections of the society. It has also worked for the rehabilitation of destitute and homeless widows by building houses and providing for medical care facilities.

Menon is the president of the Kerala State Elephant Owners’ Cooperative Society[1] and has played active role in adopting up-to-date methods of elephant care and in developing a medical centre for elephants at his native Thrissur. He has also been involved with welfare activities related to elephant owners and mahouts.

He acts as patrons to various socio-cultural activities and charitable organisations working in different fields. These organisations works in different area including giving aid to financially weak and disabled artists, organisation of classical dance festivals, film festivals and promotion and restoration of temples arts. Menon was a major contributor in the recreation of Mahatma Gandhi’s sand portrait at India Gate.

He has also actively contributed to the Prime Minister’s Swachh Bharat Mission and set up a modern waste disposal system in the city market in Thrissur, Kerala where he is a part of the tree plantation and maintenance drive. He has also contributed towards the rehabilitation of children and monks in the after math of 2013 Uttarakhand floods.

Sundar Menon is known for his association with the Malayalee communities settled in the Middle East as well as other countries and is a member of around 40 organizations including the Pravasi Malayalee Federation that has its headquarters in the United States. He is involved with various organisations, is the chief patron of the Pravasi Malayali Federation and has actively participated in the cultural conglomeration of the Indian community in the Middle East.

He is also a member of Regional Advisory Committee of Indian Council for Cultural Relations, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of External affairs, Government of India.

Positions held

Dr.Sundar Menon has held and is currently holding several positions in government bodies and agencies, social, educational and charitable sector.

Awards and recognitions

  • Padma Shri Award by the Government of India on March 31, 2016
  • Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Award in 2015[2]
  • Indo British Business Excellence Award[3]
  • Forbes magazine Top Indian leaders in the Middle East and UAE[4]
  • TGM Award for Maritime Solutions and Philanthropy-AMMA Award 2015[5]
  • Arabian Business Award in 2012[6]
  • Kerala State Vyapari Vyavasayi Samithi Business Excellence Award[7]
  • Golden Honour Award for Excellence in Profession and Social Commitment from Kerala Kalakendram (Society for Socio-Cultural Research and Development)

References

  1. ^ "Padmashri Dr. Sundar Menon". UAE Malayali Directory. Retrieved 2016-05-05.
  2. ^ "Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Award". asianentrepreneur.org.
  3. ^ "M K Muneer, PTM Sunish bag Indo-British award". indiatoday.intoday.in.
  4. ^ "profile section". forbesmiddleeast.com.
  5. ^ "AMMA Award 2015". ammafoundation.com.my.
  6. ^ "REVEALED: The Gulf's 100 most powerful Indians". arabianbusiness.com.
  7. ^ "Padmashri Dr. Sundar Menon". uae.malayali.directory.
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