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r A V Anoop’s record of achievements is not confined to one or two domains. An accomplished industrialist, property developer, film producer, social worker, organizer and amateur drama artist—the list goes on. With an envious track record, Dr Anoop continues to grow leaving a mark on whatever he touches. Managing Director of AVA Cholayil Health Care Pvt Ltd, Dr Anoop was born in 1962 at Thrissur and passed his SSLC from St Joseph Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram. Graduating in Commerce from Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvanantha puram, in 1982, he did his PhD at Medicina Alternativa Institute, Colombo.
His first step into business was in 1983 with his maternal uncle. He has come a long way since, having become one of the most successful entrepreneurs Kerala has seen. The Cholayil Group that he heads today is the maker of the famous ‘Medimix’, the world’s largest-selling ayurvedic bath soap. The trust Keralites have put in the group prompted him to launch ‘Sanjeevanam’, the one-of-its kind holistic healthcare service centre. This keen proponent of ayurveda is a true enthusiast of art and literature too. His passion for films made him launch ‘AVA Productions’ in 2007. Many films and documentaries have been produced under this banner. The films include Pranayakalam, Paleri Manikyam
Oru Pathira Kolapathakathinte Katha, Christian Brothers and Yugapurushan. His quest for business opportunities knows no limits. It was his experience and earnestness and the realization that the rising Indian economy provides ample opportunities in property and infrastructure development that made him a successful property developer. ‘AVA Properties Pvt Ltd’ now has numerous projects in progress in Tamil Nadu and Kerala which are of international standards. Involved in all social, educational, cultural and philanthropic activities relating to Malayalees across the globe, Dr Anoop holds many positions. Presently he is one of the 10 members of the World Malayalee Council (WMC) Advisory Board. He has been working in the group for the past many years for the uplift of Malayalees residing abroad. Dr Anoop has left his dynamic im-
print on the education scene as well. He is on the management boards of several educational institutions in and outside Kerala. He is Director of Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences (SNIMS), Kochi, Honorary Director of Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute, Thrissur and Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Vice-President and trustee of various colleges and academies run by the group. ‘AVA Charitable Trust’, the group’s charity wing, and ‘AVA Publications’ are the other ventures of the group. The business icon has been honoured with many awards for excellence. He is the recipient of Management Excellence Award (2008) by the Trichur Management Association and the Akshaya National Award (2008) for services rendered in the field of cultural activities. ‘Seva Rathna Puraskar (2003) by the Indian Red Cross Society and Shiromani Award (2001) by the International Institute of Health Sciences are some of the other prestigious awards he has received. The Anoop-Priya couple have two daughters—Pratheeksha and Lanchana. Pratheeksha is married to Prasanth and Lanchana to Vivek. They are well settled.
Fall in love—with coffee H Passline News Service
ow nice it would be to make an espresso or cappuccino at home! The task has now become as easy as drinking a cup of coffee. ’Kicoff’, the new venture from Hoteltek Beverages Private Limited, part of the Floatels Group, has scored a bulls eye through its advanced coffee brewing machines. It was recently that the successful Rs 100-crore Floatels Group, headquartered in Thiruvanan thapuram with an office in Kochi, forayed into the food and hospitality sector under the name of Hoteltek, which has its own manufacturing facilities and also plans to import food and beverages across the globe. “Coffee in a most hygienic way” is the prime motto of the group. The strong cup of authentic cof-
fee brewed from nitrogen-sealed sachets of coffee pods retains its fresh flavour. This coffee- and teabrewing machine helps to produce high-quality espresso or cappuccino in a quite easier way. Different types of coffee and tea pods are available from this group. The exotic flavour of coffee can refresh the mind and soul of any individual. Recalling Keralites’ love for hot beverages, the company provides coffee and tea pods in many distinctive flavours: 100% Arabica gives the pure coffee taste whereas the Monsoon Malabar is a mixed blend of Arabica and Robusta cherry. Indian Summer, another pod, provides the mouth-watering aroma of South Indian filter coffee. Apart from coffee pods, tea pods are available for ardent tea lovers. The list includes breakfast tea pods, earl grey and masala tea blend.
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May 31-June 30, 2012
M R Narayanan with Toursim and Cultural affairs minister A P Anil Kumar
Already supplying brewing machines and coffee pods, Hoteltek now plans to distribute natural juice concentrates and juice dispensers too. ‘Coffee capsules’, a fresh try on India, is another novel venture from the Hoteltek Group and it will find a place on the shelves soon. The production of coffee capsules in collaboration with an Italian group may change the whole concept of traditional coffee-making. After the tremendous success of Poovar Island Resorts, the Floatels Group is now planning to set up a 25-acre resort at Perumbalam in Kumbalam island, Ernakulum district. According to the group, the upcoming Rs 100-crore project will provide five-star facilities with all high-class facilities. The high-profile resort comprises floating cottages, a boutique and an ayurvedic spa centre.”We are now planning to focus on the food and hospitality industry,” says Mr M R Narayanan, Managing Director of Floatels Pvt Ltd. Mr Narayanan, the man behind Floatels, can be termed a multifaceted personality. He is an engineer, successful entrepreneur and a hotelier. KRYONIX, the first firm he started, was meant to develop and sell microprocessor teaching aids and development systems. Later in 1982 he started another firm, Computer Aids and Systems, which operated around 80 franchised COMP-U-TECH training institutes in different parts of the country. Then he promoted companies like Transmatic Systems Limited of which he is Director, Adtech Systems Limited (Chairman), Transdot Private Ltd (Chairman) and Apt Micro Solutions Pvt Ltd (Director). It was during his tenure that Transmatic Systems Limited received the National Productivity Award from the Productivity Council. The company also received the award for the best small-scale industry in Kerala in 1996. Presently Mr Narayanan is the General Secretary of the South Kerala Hoteliers Forum and Secretary of the Confederation of Tourism Industry.