Deepak Puri

Deepak Puri
Residence India New Delhi, India
Ethnicity Indian
Education Mechanical engineering - Imperial College London
Occupation Chairman, Moser Baer
Spouse(s) NIta Puri
Children Ratul Puri
Website Profile at Moser Baer website

Deepak Puri is the founder, Chairman and Managing Director of Moser Baer, the world's second largest optical storage media manufacturer.[1][2][3][4]

Puri initially worked as junior executive with the oil company ESSO - in 1962 at Kolkata, and later with Shalimar Paints. In 1964, Puri floated his first company, Metal Industries in Calcutta, trading in aluminum wires and furniture. Two years later, he moved into manufacturing as well. Due to labour issues at Calcutta, he decided to migrate to New Delhi in 1983, where he started Moser Baer India joint venture with Switzerland-based Moser Baer.[5]

Puri is married to Nita Puri , sister of Senior Congress Leader and Former Union Minister Mr Kamal Nath (Link) and have one son Ratul. Both Nita and Ratul are part of Moser Baer.

Education

Puri holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College, London, and completed his education from St. Stephen's College and Modern School, New Delhi. He was also conferred the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (D.Phil), Honoris Causa in recognition to his exemplary efforts by the Amity University.

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