Kesavan Muraleedharan, Founder and Chairman of SFC Group, began his journey in the UAE 40 years ago as an accountant and quickly rose to become a partner in the company.

Driven by entrepreneurial spirit, he went on to establish the SFC Group, focusing on building brands that resonate with local tastes. Under his leadership, the group has launched several successful ventures, including India Palace, a fine dining restaurant chain that received the prestigious Dubai Service Excellence Award from HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Muraleedharan has also expanded his business footprint in India through Muralya Holdings, venturing into hotels, quick service restaurants, and new sectors. Deeply inspired by his agricultural roots, he has invested in dairy development projects that aim to generate large-scale employment and uplift local economies.