Umesh Chandra OAM

Experienced Owner with a demonstrated history of working in the newspapers industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Business Planning, Coaching, Event Management, and Media Relations. Strong business development professional graduated from Punjab University. Very active in community work Citizen of the Year - Umesh and Usha Chandra Umesh and Usha Chandra are exceptional leaders within the Brisbane community. Not only do the husband and wife duo contribute significantly to the Indian community, generously giving their time to support migrants, but Umesh and Usha are also dedicated to supporting people from all backgrounds and religious groups. By supporting numerous multicultural community events every year, Umesh and Usha have been able to strengthen the connection between the city's many cultures, promoting social harmony and multiculturalism in Brisbane. Umesh and Usha were heavily involved in the construction of the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Roma Street Parkland in 2014. As members of the Global Organisation for People of Indian Origin (GOPIO), both Umesh and Usha played an instrumental role from the beginning. Mahatma Gandhi's statue was unveiled during G20 with the Prime Minister of India in attendance. Umesh has contributed to the Indian community in other significant ways. Umesh has played an instrumental role in the honouring of the indentured Indian Labourers by hosting commemoration events. He has used platforms such as the Brisbane Indian Times and Australian Indian Radio to promote Brisbane as a welcoming and harmonious place to live. Umesh also volunteers at a Hindu Temple in Brisbane's north.