Mr. Jignesh Shah is the visionary Founder, Chairman Emeritus, and Chief Mentor of 63 moons technologies limited. His groundbreaking efforts have significantly shaped India's financial market infrastructure, addressing the need for global integration and capacity building while bridging the rural-urban divide. Through his innovative leadership, he established world-class trading systems in India that have had a far-reaching impact.Under Mr. Shah's leadership, 63 moons Group became the first Indian company to establish electronic trade routes, spanning from Africa and the Middle East to Southeast Asia. He is often referred to as the 'Innovator of Modern Financial Markets' for his pioneering work in creating a successful Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, which led to the development of advanced IP-centric financial markets. These markets have revolutionized exchange trading in India and other emerging economies across Africa and Asia.One of his most notable achievements was the launch of the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) in 2003, India's first commodity exchange. Today, MCX ranks as the 6th largest commodity futures exchange globally, according to the Futures Industry Association (FIA) in 2009. The success of MCX inspired various countries and government entities to collaborate with the 63 moons Group to promote global exchanges. His achievements earned him a place among the 'Top 30 Global Innovators in e-finance' by Institutional Investor in 2008 and recognition as one of the 'Dominant Financial & Futures Industry Leaders for 2008' by the FIA.Mr. Shah's contributions have been widely recognized through numerous prestigious awards, including the ‘Indian Express Innovation Award’ presented by the late President Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. He has also received the ‘Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year’ award for business transformation, and CLSA recognized him as one of the ‘Top 20 Indians’ capable of changing the face of global business, inducting him into their Hall of Fame. His accolades also include the ‘US-India Businessman of the Year’ award and recognition as a ‘Young Global Leader’ by the World Economic Forum (WEF), Geneva. Additionally, Rotary International honored him with the ‘Global Social Entrepreneur’ award, and he was listed among the richest Indians by Forbes until 2010.Mr. Shah is deeply committed to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and has launched initiatives such as ‘Gramin Suvidha Kendra’ in collaboration with India Post, and ‘Pragati’ with Rotary International, aimed at empowering underprivileged communities through education and training. His passion for the role of markets in CSR continues to drive positive social change within and beyond the Group.