Mr. Kamlesh Chand Mehta hails from a prominent Rajasthani-Jain family of Beawar. He is an entrepreneur with over 27 years of experience across a wide range of industries in the United States and India. He graduated from Rajasthan University in 1982.

He started his diamond trading business in Mumbai in 1985, and migrated to New York in 1986 to setup an expansive business of rare gemstones and diamonds. He quickly expanded his business to Europe and Far East Asia, gaining exposure to the international market and clientele. He was featured and profiled in several trade magazines as a prominent international trader of fine Colombian Emeralds.

Mr. Mehta delved into the media business in 2008, by founding The South Asian Times, a leading weekly newspaper for South Asians communities all over in the United States. In a short span of less than 3 years, it has become one of the most read and admired USA-based Indian newspapers via its print & online presence.

In January 2010, Mr. Mehta was appointed to the Nassau County government by the County Executive Hon. Ed Mangano. He is the first Asian-American who has been appointed the prestigious position of Director of Business & Economic Development.

Besides Nassau County, he divides his remaining time between his passion for fine diamonds & gemstones and expanding the reach of The South Asian Times. He is the Chairman of Forsythe Media Group, LLC, the flagship company which includes IndoUS Media Inc., an integrated Media, Marketing & Advertising and Consulting Company, and IANS International, an international news wire agency. His son, Arjit, is CEO-President of all of the media companies.

In August 2010, Mr. Mehta was honored by National Federation of Indian American Associations (NFIA) for his excellence of services in Print Media. In May 2011, he was bestowed the Lifetime Achievement Award by Business Forum Group at Nassau County Legislative Chamber for his outstanding services and networking in the multi-cultural business communities. In Sept. 2011, he was recognized as Presidents Choice Honor by Hicksville Chamber of Commerce for his Community Services. In June 2012, he was presented the Lifetime Achievement Honor of “BharatGaurav” by SanskritiYuvaSansthan, Jaipur. In Aug 12, he was felicitated by Telugu Literacy & Cultural Association of NY, NJ & CT for his Excellence in Community Services. He is a nominee of prestigious honor by Rajasthan Association of North America, RANA in their annual Diwali event of year 2012. He is also a Board Member of Xavier Medical University, Aruba, the Etutor.com and Member of Advisory Board of Indus American Bank, Hicksville. Mr. Mehta is the Charter President of Rotary Club Hicksville South. He was recognized as a Best President of the Year 2009-2010. He was presented the Paul Harris Fellowship Award in December 2011. He is an Assistant District Governor of District 7250 for the year 2012-2013.

Mr. Mehta is a founder of Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA), New York. He was featured in “Jewel of Rajasthan” coffee table book and was profiled in prestigious magazine Marwar in January 2012. He has served many community & trade organizations at senior positions.

He is co-chair of Raj-Rajeshwari Foundation, a charitable organization which operates a health care facility in rural area in UP, India. In last 3 years, he was an instrumental force in arranging over $500,000.00 worth charitable projects through his association with Rotary Club & other charitable organizations.

He resides in Long Island with his wife Nimmi and two children Apurvi and Arjit for the last 23 years. His son Arjit manages the family-owned businesses, and daughter Apurvi works as a Deputy Director in Nassau County government.