Lion Col. Padmanabhan is a retired Indian Army officer with forty years of distinguished service. After retirement, he joined Lions Club International and held several leadership roles. He has served as Vice President of Kannur Cantonment for six years, contributing significantly to its development as one of India’s best cantonments. He is also President of the Kannur District Sports Association for Differently Abled Children and Convener of the Kerala State Veterans Association, serving as an AICTE motivational speaker promoting patriotism.

A prominent name in the Kerala pharmaceutical trade with decades of experience, he founded Link Pharma in 1980 and now serves as Chairman of the EmmarLink Group, overseeing seven pharma and surgical distribution firms. He is the Founder President of Swasthya Therapy Center, a fully charitable early intervention center for physically and mentally challenged children aged six months to six years. Widely respected for his philanthropic approach, he actively supports numerous charitable and social initiatives.

With 30 years of experience in oil drilling across various countries, he has been fully involved in social service through Lions Club International since 2020. He has held key leadership roles including Club Treasurer, First Vice President, President, Zone Chairperson, Additional Cabinet Secretary, and Regional Chairperson. His achievements include extensive humanitarian work across the district, securing a portable ultrasound scanner through CSR funding for the Calicut Medical College Paediatric Cancer Centre, and organizing a bicycle rally honoring COVID warriors.

With extensive experience in sales and marketing at Coca-Cola–Aujan Beverages in the Middle East, he is now the Managing Partner and Founder of Baba Professionalz LLP. He also founded Babas Natural Basket, Kannur’s first conscious organic retail brand, promoting healthy and sustainable living. Combining corporate expertise with entrepreneurial vision, he actively supports ethical business practices and community-focused initiatives, contributing to social awareness and responsible consumerism.

I m V P Sushil kumar working for United india insurance company since 1988 as an officer. Joined Lions International in the year 2004. Served as Club President, District chairperson, Joint cabinet Secretary and now District Coordinator for Environment. On behalf of Lions club i personally constructed and contributed a butterfly park to Chovva higher secondary School, Kannur. As a district environment coordinator i took initiative to distribute 220 bicycles during this lionistic year for the poor school students and made aware of the disadvantages of the fosil fuels.

I am M. T. Prakashan, son of Late M. T. Mukundhan, residing at Sunil Nivas, Kizhunna Post, Kannur. I completed my schooling at St. Michael’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Kannur, and pursued higher studies in Bangalore. With over 30 years of experience, I am presently practicing as an Insurance Surveyor and Loss Assessor, associated with all major general insurance companies.