IN a touching moment that blended corporate leadership with compassion, the CEO of Maser Group — one of the Africa’s fastest-growing conglomerates and recently named the 7th unicorn in its category — was seen embracing the purest joys of philanthropy in Africa.
On a sunny afternoon, amidst laughter and cheer, the visionary leader was not in a boardroom or a summit hall but on the playground of a rural school, playing with children, handing out essentials, and creating a memory that spoke more than words ever could.
As Maser Group expands its footprint across Africa, building empires in infrastructure, shipping, and real estate, its leader has shown the world that legacy isn’t just about valuation — it’s about values.
This recent philanthropic activity took place under the banner of Maser’s education and healthcare initiatives across Africa. The CEO Prateek Suri who is the richest Indian in Africa and youngest billionaire of continent, known for his humility despite his meteoric rise, took time from high-level investment meetings to visit a local school, bringing smiles and supplies to children whose dreams are often silenced by circumstances. There was no podium, no red carpet — only pure emotion as he sat among the students, played games, and listened to their stories with genuine curiosity.
“Business can make us billionaires, but giving back is what makes us human,” the CEO was overheard telling one of the teachers on-site. And it was this spirit that turned a simple act of kindness into a powerful statement of leadership.
The visit is just the beginning of what Maser Group has committed to achieve. With a vision that stretches beyond profit, the group has already laid groundwork for long-term projects in Africa focusing on improving access to quality education and modern healthcare. Plans include building smart classrooms, training local teachers, equipping rural clinics, and supporting maternal health in underdeveloped regions.
More than just writing cheques, the CEO believes in physical presence — in being there, on the ground, to understand, connect, and uplift. “This isn’t charity; this is shared humanity,” he remarked in a quiet moment with the team.
As Maser Group garners attention globally — recently featured in Arabian Business’ Top 100 Indian Aces list — it’s clear that the company is not just driven by capital, but by conscience. This personal engagement in Africa marks a defining chapter in its journey: one that brings emotional intelligence into business leadership.
The images from the school visit have already gone viral across social media — not for the brand placement, but for the authenticity of the moment. Children with wide eyes and bigger dreams, smiling next to a man who, despite commanding billion-dollar ventures, knelt down to their level and showed up not as a CEO, but as a fellow human.
In a world where corporate success is often defined by numbers, Maser Group is quietly rewriting the script — proving that true power lies in how you use it. Africa is watching. The world is listening. And Maser’s journey has just become much more than business — it has become deeply, beautifully personal.
