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Chairman of the Board since October 1997 and also served as Chief Executive Officer of the company from October 1997 to January 2005. Dr. Mallya, took over the reins as Chairman of the UB Group in 1983 and since then, the group has grown into a multi-national business conglomerate of over 60 companies worldwide. The focal business areas of the group encompass Beverage Alcohol, Life Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture & Chemicals, Information Technology and Aviation.
Dr. Mallya is also Chairman of UBICS, Inc., and United Breweries of America Inc., in the USA, United Breweries Ltd, United Spirits Ltd, Kingfisher Airlines, UB Engineering Limited, Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd, Mallya Hospital and Hoechst Marion Roussel Ltd. in India, United National Breweries (SA) Ltd, in South Africa and Whyte & Mackay Ltd., UK.
The UB Group's Spirits Division have exceeded sale of over 66 million cases (9 litres each) during the fiscal year 2006-07 making the UB Group, the third largest beverage alcohol marketer in the world. This Division with 60% of national market share is one of only three in the world to own seven millionaire brands and five brands are amongst the ten fastest growing brands in the world in their respective categories. In addition $ 1.2 Billion acquisition in March 2007 of major Scotch Distiller, Whyte & Mackay Ltd. of 167 years heritage with sale over 9 Million cases per annum accounting for 9% of worldwide scotch whisky market has further strengthened this division's global presence. The UB Breweries Division has also assumed undisputed market leadership with a national market share in excess of 50%. The flagship brand, Kingfisher is now sold in over 55 countries worldwide having received many accolades for its quality.
The UB Group's newest ambitious $ 1.8 Billion venture, Kingfisher Airlines, launched in May 2005 has already received 17 National and International awards. Latest leading surveys voted Kingfisher Airlines 'The Best Airline" and "India's Favorite Carrier". Kingfisher Airlines also won the "Brand Leadership Award" in the service and hospitality segment and the much acclaimed Avaya Award for excellence in "Customer Responsiveness".
Dr. Mallya holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calcutta in India and an honorary Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of California, Irvine. Dr Mallya was elected to the Upper House of the Parliament of India for a term of six years on March 27th, 2002 from his home State of Karnataka as an independent candidate without any political party affiliation.
Dr. Mallya has been inducted as a Member to the "Leading Intellectuals of the World" and the International Biographical Center awarded him the "International Man of the Millennium". He is a member of India's Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), Institute of Economic Studies, India. He has also been nominated as a "Global Leader for Tomorrow" by the World Economic Forum. In addition to his numerous entrepreneurial obligations, Dr. Mallya is an avid sportsman. He is an ardent yachtsman & aviator of distinction and has won many trophies on professional car racing circuits.
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