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Amit BhandariChairman & Chief Executive Officer, BioUrja Group
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Amit is the founder of the BioUrja Group, a leading enterprise focused on energy commodities, grains, mid-stream assets, specialized metal bars and tubing, and power, and serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. He sets the overall direction for all group companies, defines the vision and mission, and directly oversees all commercial activities, which have combined annual revenues >USD$5 Billion. Immediately prior, Amit spent 13 years with ExxonMobil, where he was involved in trade and developed technical operations experience at the ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery.
Amit also is an avid supporter of philanthropic causes, including serving as the U.S. Chair of Magic Bus, an award-winning charity that has helped over 400,000 impoverished children receive new skills and hope for their future. He supports numerous educational and other charities, as well as contributes to the city of Houston when needed (he worked tirelessly with the Mayor of Houston after hurricane Harvey in 2017 in restoring the city, as well as raised over $1 Million for the Mayor’s relief fund).
Ever an entrepreneur, he has built numerous successful companies over the past twenty years, including childcare companies, real estate investment companies, and various retail companies, all of which have been profitable, 100% owned, and successful. He received a B.S in Chemical Engineering, Suma Cum Laude, from Drexel University. Amit is a U.S. citizen, has been married to his serial entrepreneur wife, Arpita Bhandari, for 23 years and has three lovely children. When not working, Amit enjoys running marathons (6 so far), writing poetry, and exploring the world with his family.
Amit also is an avid supporter of philanthropic causes, including serving as the U.S. Chair of Magic Bus, an award-winning charity that has helped over 400,000 impoverished children receive new skills and hope for their future. He supports numerous educational and other charities, as well as contributes to the city of Houston when needed (he worked tirelessly with the Mayor of Houston after hurricane Harvey in 2017 in restoring the city, as well as raised over $1 Million for the Mayor’s relief fund).
Ever an entrepreneur, he has built numerous successful companies over the past twenty years, including childcare companies, real estate investment companies, and various retail companies, all of which have been profitable, 100% owned, and successful. He received a B.S in Chemical Engineering, Suma Cum Laude, from Drexel University. Amit is a U.S. citizen, has been married to his serial entrepreneur wife, Arpita Bhandari, for 23 years and has three lovely children. When not working, Amit enjoys running marathons (6 so far), writing poetry, and exploring the world with his family.