Yogesh Mehta, the force behind Petrochem Middle East’s $2 billion success, is ready to pass the baton to his son Rohan and his senior directors, as he turns 65. In his most candid interview to date, Mehta opens up about the tough road ahead for the company, his concerns for the future, and his true thoughts on Rohan’s readiness to lead
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UAE-based Petrochem eyes Saudi chemical company acquisitions
Petrochem Middle East is working on opening a large-scale storage and chemical facility in the Saudi city of Dammam, according to CEO Yogesh Mehta
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How Yogesh Mehta lost it all, made a billion dollars, and is now prepping the heir to his empire
Yogesh Mehta and his son Rohan are making sure their billion dollar firm and the Middle East’s largest chemicals distribution business, is ready for the future
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The good days are over, says Petrochem boss
Yogesh Mehta, the CEO of the Middle East’s largest chemical distribution company, says the economic downturn this time around reflects a market that has changed forever
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Petrochem eyes 2022 IPO, says CEO
Billionnaire and chemicals industry tycoon Yogesh Mehta says markets are not ideal for an initial public offering
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‘I wouldn’t put $1 into Bitcoin,’ says Petrochem boss
Yogesh Mehta says those who have invested in cryptocurrencies often get their hands ‘burned’