Karan Bilimoria

Businessman, co-founder of Cobra Beer

Karan Bilimoria - Businessman, co-founder of Cobra Beer
Born

November 26th, 1961
63 years ago

Category

Business Leaders

Country

United Kingdom

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A businessman co-founded Cobra Beer, a brand recognized for its premium lager, catering primarily to the Indian restaurant market. Education included attaining a degree in law from the University of Cambridge and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Active in the financial and hospitality sectors, established the multinational beverage company with the aim of bridging cultural divides through the beer industry. In addition to running the company, involvement in various business and charitable organizations occurred, fostering entrepreneurship and innovation.

Co-founded Cobra Beer

Served as President of the UK Council for International Student Affairs

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