Jacob Crasta
| Dr. Jacob Crasta | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | University of Mysore |
| Occupation |
CM Envirosystems Pvt. Ltd. (Chairman) Lsqaure Eco-products Pvt. Ltd. (Chairman) |
Dr. Jacob Crasta is an Indian entrepreneur, speaker, founder and CEO of CM Envirosystems Pvt. Ltd. (CME), an environmental test chamber manufacturing company.[1][2][3]
Early life
Crasta was born in 1951 to Baptist and Sabina Crasta near Kinnigoli in Mangaluru.[4] He completed his post graduation in Organic Chemistry from the University of Mysore in 1974.[5]
Career
Dr. Crasta began his career as a lecturer. Subsequently, he worked as a Senior Sales Executive in Mumbai.[5] In 1981, Jacob Crasta founded CM Equipment & Instruments (India) to manufacture laboratory equipment for research & development and quality control laboratories.[6][7] In June 2014, Crasta was conferred with honorary doctorate by Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University in recognition to his contributions in MSME industry.[5][8]
Dr. Crasta has been associated with several organizations in India and abroad. Some of which are:[4][9][10]
- Co-Chairman, Karnataka State Council: The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM)
- Executive member: International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) India
- National Executive Committee Member - FICCI, New Delhi[11]
- President of International Trade Committee: Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FKCCI), 2009-10[12]
- State-level Export Promotion Council member: Government of Karnataka (GoK)
- Member and past president: Peenya Industries Association (PIA)
- Member and past president: Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (KASSIA)
- Indian Institute of Plantation Management[5]
- CMR Group of Institutions[5]
- Member in the vision group of Karnataka[5]
- Member, Advisory Board, Acharya Leadership and Research Institute[11]
Awards and recognition
Personal life
Crasta married to Rita in 1977. They have two sons, Prajwal and Praveen.[5]
References
- ↑ "J. Crasta, Chief Executive Officer, CM Envirosystems; NMKRV College". The Hindu. Bangalore. The Hindu. 8 March 2010. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
- ↑ "Bangalore: CM Envirosystems headed by Jacob Crasta signs MOU with Amefrec of Japan". Daijiworld. Bangalore. Daijiworld Media Network. 14 March 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
- ↑ Chandrashekar G. (16 September 2015). "Single-window concept in Karnataka has multiple doors for industry: Assocham co-chairman". Deccan Chronicle. Bangalore. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
- 1 2 3 "Bengaluru: FKCA Awards for Edwin D'Souza, Jacob Crasta, Austin Roach". daijiworld. 16 February 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "J Crasta conferred doctorate by Vijayanagara University". daijiworld. 27 June 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
- ↑ "Speaker Bio's: Jacob Crasta". Silicon India. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
- ↑ "CM ENVIROSYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED U27109KA1981PTC004249". Company Wiki. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
- ↑ "U.R. Rao, seven others get honorary doctorates". The Hindu. Bellary. The Hindu. 23 June 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
- ↑ "Pay 20-80% more for your water bill". Times of India. Bangalore. TNN. 3 November 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
- ↑ Pillai, Shalina (30 June 2015). "Appoint a separate industry minister: Karnataka Inc". The Times of India. Bangalore. TNN. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
- 1 2 3 "Advisory Board of Lorven Institute of Management". Lorven Institute of Management. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
- ↑ Raghuram M (4 January 2008). "Industry hopes for more tax reforms". The Hindu. The Hindu. p. 7.