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Manoj Bhargava

Executive Director, IndiaMART InterMESH Limited
Delhi,India
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Manoj Bhargava's Overview

Total Experience28 years
CompanyIndiaMART InterMESH Limited
CountryIndia

Manoj Bhargava is an Indian-American billionaire businessman, philanthropist, and the founder and CEO of Innovations Ventures LLC, the company renowned for creating the 5-hour Energy drink. Born in Lucknow, India, he moved to the United States in his teens. After various jobs and a period living in monasteries in India, he founded a plastics company which he later sold, providing the capital to start 5-hour Energy. Bhargava is also known for his significant philanthropic efforts through The Hans Foundation and the 'Billions in Change' movement, which aims to address global problems in areas like water, energy, and health through practical inventions developed at his Stage 2 Innovations lab. He has pledged to give away 99% of his wealth.

Professional Summary

Manoj Bhargava's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

IndiaMART InterMESH Limited - Executive Director (2025 to Present)
VARUN BEVERAGES LIMITED (Rj Corp Group) - Group General Counsel (2017 to 2017)
HT Media Group - Dy.General Counsel-HT Media Group (2015 to 2017)
HT Media Ltd. - Asst. Vice President-Legal (2007 to 2017)
Barista Coffee Company Limited - Sr. Manager-Legal & Company Secretary (2006 to 2007)
India Today Group - Company Secretary and Manager Legal for Group (2004 to 2006)
Capital Cars Limited (Joint Venture of Itochu Corporation) - Company Secretary (2001 to 2004)

Notable Achievements

Founder and CEO of 5-hour Energy

Successfully created and marketed the 5-hour Energy drink, transforming Innovations Ventures LLC into a multi-billion dollar company and revolutionizing the energy shot market.

Philanthropist and Signatory of The Giving Pledge

Committed to donating 99% of his fortune to charitable causes, primarily focusing on providing solutions for the poorest third of the world in areas like clean water, renewable energy, and healthcare through The Hans Foundation and the 'Billions in Change' movement.

Creator of 'Billions in Change' Movement

Initiated the 'Billions in Change' movement and established Stage 2 Innovations, an R&D lab in Farmington Hills, Michigan, dedicated to inventing and distributing practical solutions to global problems, such as the 'Free Electric' bike for generating electricity, the 'RainMaker' for water purification and desalination, and affordable medical devices.

Production of Documentary Films

Produced documentary films like 'Billions in Change' (1 & 2) and 'Powering the Future' to raise awareness about global issues and showcase potential solutions developed by his team, encouraging practical action and innovation.

Educational Background

Master's Degree, Cyber Law and Cyber Crime

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University - Year 2012

Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights, Intellectual Property Rights

Indian Law Institute - Year 2005

Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Laws, Information Technology and other Cyber Laws

Amity Law School - Year 2003

LL.B., Corporate Law

Delhi University - Year 2000

FCS, Corporate Governance and Corporate Laws

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India - Year 1996

B.Com. (H), Commerce, Accountancy & Corporate Laws

Delhi University - Year 1993

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Company Overview

IndiaMART InterMESH Limited
Total employees4785
HeadquartersNoida
Founded1996

IndiaMART InterMESH Limited is India's largest online B2B marketplace, connecting buyers with suppliers. Founded in 1996 by Dinesh Agarwal and Brijesh Agrawal, the company's mission is 'to make doing business easy'. It provides an online platform for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), large enterprises, as well as individuals to discover and transact business. The platform offers a wide array of products and services across numerous categories, enabling businesses to expand their reach, find new customers, and source products efficiently.

IndiaMART InterMESH Limited Stock Information
IndiaMART InterMESH Limited, Inc. is listed on the National Stock Exchange of India, Bombay Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol INDIAMART. The company went public on July 4, 2019

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