Datuk Dr M Gandhi is a prominent figure in the Asia Pacific trade exhibition industry, with over 30 years of experience in sectors such as food, renewable energy, infrastructure, defence, and security. As Founder and Chairman of Bumiati Holdings Sdn Bhd, an investment holding company, he focuses on property, agriculture, renewable energy, business events, and tech start-ups. His leadership has enabled multinational companies to expand into India and ASEAN. He founded Kind Malaysia to bridge the corporate world with civil society through exhibitions. Currently, he serves as Director at DSA Group and President of MACEOS for the 2024/2026 term.