Empee - The Man

Empee Group, started its operations in the early 70's, has grown to be a Conglomerate. A reflection no doubt, of the commitment instilled through Mr. MP Purushothaman's passion for learning through experience.

Mr. M P Purushothaman, Chairman of EMPEE GROUP, has over 40 years of rich business experience, honed to perfection in the hard school of life.

He began his business life in an earnest way at a very young age and soon associated himself with the Hotel Industry before starting other ventures. His undaunting courage and vision saw him establish several business ventures in all the Southern States of India. Affectionately known as “EMPEE”, he is meticulously careful in choosing areas of activities and setting strategies and goals that are carrying the Companies to great success.

On a personal level Mr. MP Purushothaman is equally well known for his charitable and philanthropic contribution to society. He founded an educational and charitable trust, which manages the catering institute with foreign affiliation. Even while presiding over the destiny of numerous Companies, he finds enough time and energy for the promotion and growth of socio-economic and cultural activities. For the past several years, he has been donning the mantle of President of Federation of All India Marunadan Malayalees Associations and the Confederation of Tamil Nadu Malayalees Associations (CTMA), in which capacity he has been rendering yeomen service for the redressal and amelioration of Malayalees residing outside Kerala.

His unstinted service and contribution to the Hospitality Industry has taken him to the pinnacle of President of Federation of Hotels & Restaurants Association of India and during his tenure as President, his contribution for the growth of the Industry has been substantial. He had also served as President of Tamil Nadu Hotels & Restaurants Association for a record unbroken period of 16 years and the vital role he played during this period has made his zone a flag bearer for others to follow. He had also assumed the mantle of President of South India Hotels and Restaurants Association and the services rendered by him in this capacity is a mile-stone in the 50 years history of the Association.

In his relentless pursuit of his vision, he continues to explore and conquer new frontiers and take the Group to new peaks.