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Sudhir Choudhrie is a businessperson based in the United Kingdom.

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ChoudhrisChoudhrie is booked by the Central Bureau of Investigation for irregularities in aircraft procurement.
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Sudhir Choudhrie is an entrepreneur and businessperson who has worked in various industries, including international commerce and politics.

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Choudhrie was born in 1949 in Delhi, India. At eight years old, he was diagnosed as having a leaky valve in his heart, which would cause him complications throughout his life. He later attended the University of Delhi, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Economicseconomics.

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After briefly working in real estate with a relative, Choudhrie became an entrepreneur when he founded his first company in 1975, Magnum Trading Company, which focused on the export market. He spent decades working as a businessperson in different industries, such as hospitality, aviation, and healthcare. He has held different roles when working with companies, including board member and non-executive director.

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Choudhrie has established and contributed to philanthropic efforts. In 2010, he founded the Choudhrie Family Foundation, which is an organization dedicated to encouraging people to be organ donors. He has also made donations to institutions, such as the University of Oxford.

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In May 2023, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in India launched an investigation against Choudhrie and his son. They are being accused of corruption alleged corruption in the procurement of Hawk 115 Advanced Jet Trainer Aircraft in 2004. The allegations are lengthy and include multiple parties with which Sudhir Choudhrie is associated, including Rolls-Royce PLC, British Aerospace Systems, and unnamed public servants. It is alleged that all parties worked together to deceive the government in India and also to allow bribes and commissions for unethical transactions.

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December 2016

Choudhrie releases his memoir "From My Heart- A Tale of Life, Love, and DestinyFrom My Heart- A Tale of Life, Love, and Destiny".
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Sudhir Choudhrie is a businessperson based in the United Kingdom.

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December 2016

Choudhrie releases his memoir "From My Heart- A Tale of Life, Love, and Destiny".

2003

Choudhrie becomes an investor for Air Deccan.

1999

Choudhrie receives a heart transplant.

1995

Choudhrie co-founds Adidas Indian Trading.

1991

Choudhrie begins serving as the Republic of Latvia’s Honorary Consul General in India from the country’s independence.
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Sudhir Choudhrie

Sudhir Choudhrie is a businessperson baskedbased in the United Kingdom.

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Sudhir Choudhrie is an entrepreneur and businessperson who has worked in various industries including international commerce and politics.

Background

Choudhrie was born in 1949 in Delhi, India. At eight years old, he was diagnosed as having a leaky valve in his heart, which would cause him complications throughout his life. He later attended the University of Delhi where he earned a bachelor's degree in Economics.

Career

After briefly working in real estate with a relative, Choudhrie became an entrepreneur when he founded his first company in 1975, Magnum Trading Company, which focused on the export market. He spent decades working as a businessperson in different industries such as hospitality, aviation, and healthcare. He has held different roles when working with companies including board member and non-executive director.

Philanthropy

Choudhrie has established and contributed to philanthropic efforts. In 2010, he founded the Choudhrie Family Foundation, which is an organization dedicated to encouraging people to be organ donors. He has also made donations to institutions, such as the University of Oxford.

News

In February 2014, both Choudhrie and his son, Bhanu Choudhrie, were arrested by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) in the United Kingdom for involvement with Rolls-Royce PLC and contracts for procurement by defense forces in India. He has been accused multiple times of being an international arms dealer between various countries.

In May 2023, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in India launched an investigation against Choudhrie and his son. They are being accused of corruption alleged corruption in the procurement of Hawk 115 Advanced Jet Trainer Aircraft in 2004. The allegations are lengthy and include multiple parties with which Sudhir Choudhrie is associated including Rolls-Royce PLC, British Aerospace Systems, and unnamed public servants. It is alleged that all parties worked together to deceive the government in India and also to allow bribes and commissions for unethical transactions.

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May 29, 2023

Choudhris is booked by the Central Bureau of Investigation for irregularities in aircraft procurement.

February 2014

Choudhrie is arrested by the Serious Fraud Office in the United Kingdom.

2013

Choudhrie receives the Asian Business Lifetime Achievement award at the Asian Business Awards.

2010

Choudhrie becomes a British national.

1949

Choudhrie is born in Dehli, India.
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Sudhir Choudhrie

Sudhir Choudhrie has played an active role in international commerce, diplomacy, philanthropy and politics. He currently serves as the Vice Chairman at Alpha Corp Development Pvt Ltd and the Executive Director at Magnum International Trading Company

Sudhir Choudhrie is a businessperson basked in the United Kingdom.

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Sudhir Choudhrie is an entrepreneur who has played an active role in international commerce, diplomacy, philanthropy and politics. Born and educated in India, Sudhir is now living in the UK and became a British national in 2010. He is married to Anita, and has two children, Bhanu and Dhairya. Sudhir began his career in India, founding the Magnum International Trading Company Ltd in 1975, focusing on the exploration and expansion of India's export markets. In 1995 Sudhir established a joint venture with Taj Hotels Resorts, which went on to develop Taj Kerala and a portfolio of four local resorts.

He has been involved in strategic relations between India and the UK and is currently an adviser on India to the leader of the UK Liberal Democrats, a party he has supported for more than ten years.

Sudhir is an (Honorary) Radcliffe Fellow of Green Templeton College, at Oxford University and worked with the College to set up their annual Emerging Markets Symposium. Sudhir is also a member of Oxford University's Vice-Chancellor's Circle.

Sudhir is involved with a number of charities in the fields of education and health in the UK, US and India.

Sudhir Choudhrie has 2 current jobs as Executive Director at Magnum International Trading Company and Vice Chairman at Alpha Corp Development Pvt Ltd. Additionally, Sudhir Choudhrie has had 1 past job as the Chairman at Ebookers Plc.

In 2008, he and his wife founded the Stellar International Art Foundation, which has collected more than 600 pieces of Indian art. The Foundation held its first exhibition in 2015 in London, featuring the art of M.F. Husain.

Choudhrie has been a long-time supporter of the Liberal Democrat Party in the United Kingdom. In 2015, Liberal Democrat leader, Tim Farron, appointed Choudhrie to be an advisor in developing relationships with the British-Indian community as well as business relationships with India.

The Choudhrie Family Foundation was established in 2010. The purpose is to fund medical, health, and educational projects in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries. The Foundation supports research in cardio-vascular medicine, and one of its goals is to encourage people to sign up to be organ donors.

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Founded the Magnum International Trading Company Ltd.
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Sudhir Choudhrie is an entrepreneur who has played an active role in international commerce, diplomacy, philanthropy and politics. Born and educated in India, Sudhir is now living in the UK and became a British national in 2010. He is married to Anita, and has two children, Bhanu and Dhairya. Sudhir began his career in India, founding the Magnum International Trading Company Ltd in 1975, focusing on the exploration and expansion of India's export markets. In 1995 Sudhir established a joint venture with Taj Hotels Resorts, which went on to develop Taj Kerala and a portfolio of four local resorts.

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He has been involved in strategic relations between India and the UK and is currently an adviser on India to the leader of the UK Liberal Democrats, a party he has supported for more than ten years.

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Sudhir is an (Honorary) Radcliffe Fellow of Green Templeton College, at Oxford University and worked with the College to set up their annual Emerging Markets Symposium. Sudhir is also a member of Oxford University's Vice-Chancellor's Circle.

Sudhir is an (Honorary) Radcliffe Fellow of Green Templeton College, at Oxford University and worked with the College to set up their annual Emerging Markets Symposium. Sudhir is also a member of Oxford University's Vice-Chancellor's Circle.

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Sudhir is involved with a number of charities in the fields of education and health in the UK, US and India.

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Sudhir Choudhrie has 2 current jobs as Executive Director at Magnum International Trading Company and Vice Chairman at Alpha Corp Development Pvt Ltd. Additionally, Sudhir Choudhrie has had 1 past job as the Chairman at Ebookers Plc.

Sudhir Choudhrie has 2 current jobs as Executive Director at Magnum International Trading Company and Vice Chairman at Alpha Corp Development Pvt Ltd. Additionally, Sudhir Choudhrie has had 1 past job as the Chairman at Ebookers Plc.

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Meet Sudhir Choudhrie, One of the World's Longest Living Heart Transplant Patients - Asiantimesonline

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April 29, 2020

Spotlight: Sudhir Choudhrie, vice chairman at Alpha G:Corp Development Pvt Ltd. | Talk Business

https://www.talk-business.co.uk/2020/05/29/spotlight-sudhir-choudhrie-vice-chairman-at-alpha-gcorp-development-pvt-ltd/

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October 22, 2015

The Gift of Life Provides Sudhir Choudhrie with a New Passion | North East Connected

https://neconnected.co.uk/the-gift-of-life-provides-sudhir-choudhrie-with-a-new-passion/

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Sudhir Choudhrie is a pioneering and successfulan entrepreneur who has played an active role in international commerce, diplomacy, philanthropy and politics. Born and educated in India, Sudhir is now living in the UK and became a British national in 2010. He is married to Anita, and has two children, Bhanu and Dhairya. Throughout his business career Sudhir has established a strong reputation for facilitating the growth of the companies he invests in, helping to broker strategic partnerships and cross border investment. Sudhir began his career in India, founding the Magnum International Trading Company Ltd in 1975, focusing on the exploration and expansion of India's export markets. In 1995 Sudhir established a joint venture with Taj Hotels Resorts, which went on to develop Taj Kerala and a portfolio of four beautiful local resorts.

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Sudhir continues to take a keen interest in politics. He has been involved in strategic relations between India and the UK and is currently an adviser on India to the leader of the UK Liberal Democrats, a party he has supported for more than ten years.

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Along with the rest of the Choudhrie family, Sudhir has a proud record of philanthropy and is involved with a number of charities in the fields of education and health in the UK, US and India.

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In 2008, he and his wife founded the Stellar International Art Foundation, which has collected more than 600 pieces of Indian art. The Foundation held its first exhibition in 2015 in London, featuring the art of M.F. Husain who has been called "the Picasso of India."

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The Choudhrie Family Foundation was established in 2010. The purpose is to fund medical, health, and educational projects in the United StatesUnited States, the United Kingdom, and other countries. The Foundation supports research in cardio-vascular medicine, and one of its goals is to encourage people to sign up to be organ donors.

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Choudhrie has been a long-time supporter of the Liberal Democrat Party in the United Kingdom. In 2015, Liberal Democrat leader, Tim FarronTim Farron, appointed Choudhrie to be an advisor in developing relationships with the British-Indian community as well as business relationships with India.

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In 2008, he and his wife founded the Stellar International Art Foundation, which has collected more than 600 pieces of Indian art. The Foundation held its first exhibition in 2015 in LondonLondon, featuring the art of M.F. Husain who has been called "the Picasso of India."

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Choudhrie has been a long-time supporter of the Liberal Democrat Party in the United KingdomUnited Kingdom. In 2015, Liberal Democrat leader, Tim Farron, appointed Choudhrie to be an advisor in developing relationships with the British-Indian community as well as business relationships with India.

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Sudhir Choudhrie has played an active role in international commerce, diplomacy, philanthropy and politics. He currently serves as the Vice Chairman at Alpha Corp Development Pvt Ltd and the Executive Director at Magnum International Trading Company

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Sudhir Choudhrie is a pioneering and successful entrepreneur who has played an active role in international commerce, diplomacy, philanthropy and politics. Born and educated in India, Sudhir is now living in the UK and became a British national in 2010. He is married to Anita, and has two children, Bhanu and Dhairya. Throughout his business career Sudhir has established a strong reputation for facilitating the growth of the companies he invests in, helping to broker strategic partnerships and cross border investment. Sudhir began his career in India, founding the Magnum International Trading Company Ltd in 1975, focusing on the exploration and expansion of India's export markets. In 1995 Sudhir established a joint venture with Taj Hotels Resorts, which went on to develop Taj Kerala and a portfolio of four beautiful local resorts.

Sudhir continues to take a keen interest in politics. He has been involved in strategic relations between India and the UK and is currently an adviser on India to the leader of the UK Liberal Democrats, a party he has supported for more than ten years.

Sudhir is an (Honorary) Radcliffe Fellow of Green Templeton College, at Oxford University and worked with the College to set up their annual Emerging Markets Symposium. Sudhir is also a member of Oxford University's Vice-Chancellor's Circle.

Along with the rest of the Choudhrie family, Sudhir has a proud record of philanthropy and is involved with a number of charities in the fields of education and health in the UK, US and India.

Sudhir Choudhrie has 2 current jobs as Executive Director at Magnum International Trading Company and Vice Chairman at Alpha Corp Development Pvt Ltd. Additionally, Sudhir Choudhrie has had 1 past job as the Chairman at Ebookers Plc.

In 2008, he and his wife founded the Stellar International Art Foundation, which has collected more than 600 pieces of Indian art. The Foundation held its first exhibition in 2015 in London, featuring the art of M.F. Husain who has been called "the Picasso of India."

Choudhrie has been a long-time supporter of the Liberal Democrat Party in the United Kingdom. In 2015, Liberal Democrat leader, Tim Farron, appointed Choudhrie to be an advisor in developing relationships with the British-Indian community as well as business relationships with India.

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The Choudhrie Family Foundation was established in 2010. The purpose is to fund medical, health, and educational projects in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries. The Foundation supports research in cardio-vascular medicine, and one of its goals is to encourage people to sign up to be organ donors.

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French Cars Featured in Sudhir Choudhrie's Vintage Collection

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January 31, 2020

Italy Represented in Sudhir Choudhrie's Vintage Car Collection - RWB

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January 31, 2020

Recounts Survival of Sudhir Choudrie's Surgery - TNT Magazine

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Sudhir Choudhrie featured on "The Dr. Oz Show"

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March 9, 2020

Sudhir Choudhrie Still Going Strong 20 Years After Heart Transplant

https://healthtian.com/sudhir-choudhrie-still-going-strong-20-years-after-heart-transplant/

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