Team Member

Mr. Prabhakaran Jayapal

Personal Info

  • Specialty :
    (Entrepreneur & Consultant)
    CEO & Founder – Banyan Group
  • Degree :
    BBA Finance, BCom Finance, MCom Finance, MBA Finance

Based in India, Mr. Prabhakaran brings over two decades of experience across various business sectors, including Real Estate, Information Technology, Training & Placements, Branding, Healthcare, Sports, Global Commodity Trading, and Government initiatives. He has successfully led significant construction projects totalling 2.36 million square feet and has spearheaded collaborative efforts on government projects related to medical tourism.

As a Senior C-level executive, Mr. Prabhakaran is skilled in devising enterprise solutions and possesses exceptional commercial acumen. He has demonstrated remarkable success in leading multinational teams and addressing complex technology and business challenges for major international and Japanese clients, with market capitalizations exceeding USD 10 billion.

In his role as Managing Director of Banyan Group, Mr. Prabhakaran has expanded the company's services beyond traditional consulting to include Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Global Energy Trading. This strategic expansion not only adds value for their clients but also strengthens Banyan Group's position as a trusted advisor in the global business landscape. Leveraging their expertise, the group facilitates investment opportunities for both domestic and international clients, guiding them through the complexities of cross-border investments to unlock new growth pathways.

Key Accomplishments Across Diverse Sectors

Government Initiatives Project Management Consultancy (PMC): Contracted by the Government of Assam, India, in 2018 to provide PMC services for land acquisition and the construction of Government Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Guesthouses across India. These projects collectively span 1.5 million square feet, with an executed value of $15 million in Tamil Nadu, India.

E-Governance Partnerships: Played a pivotal role in introducing technology-driven companies to support e-governance initiatives in Tamil Nadu, India. Established key partnerships with PSU Keltron India Ltd and MVG Digital, India, to drive these advancements.

Mauritius Business Relations: Led a business team from Kerala, India, to Mauritius, establishing commercial centers and forming collaborations, including a meeting with the former Vice President of Mauritius, Mr. Paramasivam Pillay Vyapoory.

International Real Estate Collaborations:Formed partnerships with real estate firms in Canada, Australia, and the Middle East, focusing on land banking, construction, and logistics solutions with Avigana, Ireland.

South Korean Trade Agreement:Signed a global trade agreement for the supply of metal commodities with a South Korean trading firm- Chakra Ltd, South Korea.

Skill Development Programs: Initiated a program under the NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation, India) and empanelled with the Government of Tamil Nadu's TNSDC (Tamil Nadu State Skill Development Corporation) for the 'Naan Mudhalvan' scheme, aimed at enhancing employability among graduates.

FDI & International Trade Japanese MNC Collaboration: Established a business development centre for the Japanese conglomerate ELMO in India. Secured an exclusive distribution partnership for South India, expanding the reach of ELMO's ICT equipment in Government and private schools.

Sri Lankan Business Expansion: Led al business delegation from India to Sri Lanka to explore expansion in real estate, gems, and the coffee culture sector. The team met with the Vice President of Sri Lanka for bilateral business relations.

Project Management Consultancy (PMC) Automobile Sector Partnership: Facilitated a partnership with a renowned automobile component firm for global expansion through mergers, acquisitions, funding, and business development Seiko-Maraica Industries, India.

MEP & FMS Partnership:Secured a PMC agreement for business development expansion in India with Adeeb Group, a leading Abu Dhabi-based MEP & FMS company.

Global Expansion MoU: Signed an MoU with MIS Engineering Pvt Ltd, India, for global expansion, covering business development, branding, and manpower deployment, while identifying strategic partners for investment and growth.