Vimal Shah is a businessman, entrepreneur, mentor[1] and industrialist in Kenya, the largest economy in the East African Community.

[4] Vimal Shah attended the United States International University, Nairobi Campus, graduating with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance.

[6] Since then, he has been less involved in the operational aspects of BIDCO, instead stepping up to a more strategic role as board chairman, a position he holds to date.

Forbes used their own methods to arrive at this figure, including the fact that BIDCO grossed US$500 million[8] in sales in 2013.

Shah's mentorship program is aimed at promoting the business and innovative spirit among young people in Africa.