Dr Harindarpal (“Harry”) Singh Banga founded The Caravel Group in 2013 and has been the driving force behind its establishment, growth, and expansion. Dr Banga is actively involved in managing the Group and serving on the Board (and Chairs) of Caravel’s subsidiary companies, including Fleet Management, and all Management Committees.

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Prior to founding The Caravel Group, Dr Banga was the Vice Chairman of Noble Group, a leading global commodity supply chain manager, listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange, which he co-founded in 1989.

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Dr Banga was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration from the City University of Hong Kong in 2020, for his significant contributions to education and philanthropy over the years. Dr Banga was also honoured by the Economic Times as the “Most Influential Business Leader of Asia” during the Asian Business Leaders Conclave in 2019.

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In 2011, the President of India, Mrs Pratibha Patil, awarded Dr Banga with the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award in recognition of his exceptional contributions to business, his role in enhancing India's global reputation, and his support for Indian people overseas.

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Throughout his distinguished career, Dr Banga has received numerous accolades. He also serves as the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Cyprus in the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions.