About Speaker:  Mr. Jose Thomas is a rare visionary and personality who continues to prove his mettle both as an entrepreneur and educator par excellence. He is the epitome of making it in life amidst all its share of challenges following a continuous learning path with a self-imposed curriculum complemented by sincere application of knowledge in the fields of his varied interests - the sea-food business, canning, shipping, civil constructions, IT solutions, AI, finance, commerce, aviation, governance, culinary arts, music and above all school education. He is indeed a trend-setter and a master-architect celebrating each person’s talents whilst breaking stereotypes. Consequently, he inspires generations to realize their ikigai in life with a great sense of self-discipline, self-discovery and social responsibility.   Mr. Jose Thomas is the Chairman and Managing Director of the Choice Group of Companies with businesses operating in India, USA, Canada, Singapore, South Korea, and Japan. He commenced this journey when he willingly took over the reins of the Choice Canning Company at the age of 17 subsequent to the sudden demise of his father, Mr. OC Thomas. His engagements since then have given shape to himself and the Choice Group of enterprises on the foundations of integrity, sincerity, efficiency and discipline.   The satisfaction of social contribution saw light only when he started The Choice School in the year 1991 to bring forth forward-thinking, confident, knowledgeable, courageous individuals of good character who will be ambassadors of positive living and progress in society. Nation-building is an important aspect in the life of Mr. Jose Thomas. The importance of Knowledge, Character, and Health (KCH) is consciously lived by all under the banner of Choice giving credence to the best practices adopted at The Choice School. Much interaction and connectedness across the country and internationally is encouraged for high quality learning. The focus on individual realization is never compromised on. Every child is important, and the power of education is always highly regarded.   The Choice School has its branches in three cities across Kerala – in Cochin, Thiruvalla and Calicut providing opportunities to many young people. Mr. Jose Thomas continues to inspire his employees, staff, students and parents at these institutions by his devotion to responsible living just not as an Indian national but also as a global citizen.  #INTERN #SkillsBeyondSchool #IndustryInnovators