Pambavasan Nair, the Founder and Managing Director of Amad Group since 1998, is a visionary entrepreneur, industrialist and philanthropist, leading the company through 26 successful years in the Gulf region.
With his strategic vision and unwavering commitment, Mr. Nair expanded into the industrial sector. In 2007, he launched a switchgear factory in Bahrain, and by 2010, he had established a new switchgear facility in Saudi Arabia. His pioneering spirit marked a historic achievement as he became the first expatriate to initiate automated switchgear factories in both Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. His significant contributions and bold initiatives in the industrial sector have been met with widespread recognition and appreciation from the rulers of both Kingdoms.
During the challenging period of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mr. Nair demonstrated exceptional resilience and dedication. He invested BD1.8 million to expand his Bahrain factory, transforming it into a fully automated facility equipped with advanced technologies. Apart from the switchgear factories in Al Mazraa Industrial Park, Bahrain and Jubail Industrial Area, Saudi Arabia, he is proceeding with his third factory in the Saudi MODON Industrial Area. This project is valued at more than SR50 million.
A highly respected philanthropist, Mr. Nair’s contributions extend across the GCC and India. For many years, he has been dedicated to supporting various social and charitable causes, providing assistance regardless of caste, creed or religion. His philanthropic endeavours include financial aid for medical treatments, education sponsorships, home construction for the homeless and regular monetary support for those in need. In 2023, he established the CMN Trust, named after his late parents, Chandramma and Madhavan Nair. Furthermore, demonstrating his commitment to public welfare, he offered his hospital building in Kerala to the government as a quarantine and treatment centre for COVID-19 patients for two years.
“Charity is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference,” believes Mr. Nair. True to this belief, he launched the ‘Home of Your Own’ project, which aims to provide 50 homes to underprivileged families over the next five years – a significant step toward giving shelter to those in need.
Mr. Nair is married to Kala Nair, and they have two children. Their daughter, Dr. Namrata, is pursuing her MD residency in dermatology at the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, while their son, Vighnesh, has graduated in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nottingham.
Mr. Nair firmly believes in the principle that we must strive for personal growth while embracing a shared responsibility for humanity.
