Sir Mahesh Patel, OBE, has been serving Papua New Guinea for nearly four decades, co-founding City Pharmacy retail chain in 1987, which has now grown into the CPL Group.

In addition to his business achievements, Sir Mahesh has made significant contributions to community service and charity projects. He has been involved in various initiatives, including raising funds for the Red Cross PNG, supporting the PNG Cancer Relief Society, and improving the maternity ward at the Port Moresby General Hospital.

Through the CPL Foundation, which he is Chairman, Sir Mahesh launched the ‘Pride of PNG Women’ Awards to empower women and has worked on campaigns to promote community health and safety. He has also supported education projects, such as paying school fees for underprivileged children and sponsoring financial literacy programs.

His dedication to community development and philanthropy has earned him numerous accolades, including the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2012 and a Knight Bachelor for his services to commerce, healthcare, and community service in PNG in 2020.