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About Me
Dr. Vivek G. Mendonsa is the Group Director of Marketing, Learning & Development at the Lawrence & Mayo Group, where he has dedicated over 32 years to building and nurturing talent across the organization. Under his leadership, the group has expanded to 99 optical retail stores across 39 cities in 16 states of India, establishing itself as a gold standard in precision eye care with an impressive client base that includes leading industrialists, professionals, and public figures.
A visionary leader, Dr. Mendonsa has successfully set up six training centers, mentoring and empowering over 870 team members, while maintaining a remarkable attrition rate of less than 1.2%. Beyond optical retailing, he has also driven growth in engineering solutions, vocational training, environmental equipment, and infrastructure projects through Lawrence & Mayo and Lynx business divisions.
Dr. Mendonsa is a globally recognized keynote speaker and panelist, having addressed over 30,000 people worldwide, including entrepreneurs, corporate teams, students, and educators. He has taught sales and marketing trends at leading institutions like Xavier’s Institute of Communication, BIMTECH, and SIES.
His contributions have earned him numerous honors, including global awards from Pentax Japan, the Zeiss You & Eye Award (2023), as well as recognition from the Government of Tamil Nadu for vocational training initiatives. His creative endeavors have also been celebrated with the Cannes Award (2008) and multiple accolades at GoaFest.
A passionate mentor, social entrepreneur, and trustee of the Mendonsa Foundation, Dr. Mendonsa actively supports CSR initiatives and has been featured in the CSR Book of India (7th Edition). With global exposure across 32 countries and 96 cities, his leadership philosophy centers on excellence, innovation, service, and faith in people.
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The Mendonsa Foundation, established in 1996, has dedicated the last 29 years to improving lives and fostering inclusivity through various charitable initiatives. From its inception, the Foundation has focused on addressing some of the most pressing health and social challenges faced by underprivileged communities. Over nearly three decades, we have expanded our reach and impact, championing causes that empower individuals and strengthen communities, ensuring that no one is left behind.
As we celebrate nearly three decades of service, we currently find ourselves at a pivotal juncture, seeking to raise funds for three critical causes that will significantly impact the lives of many. Our first initiative aims to support children suffering from club feet, requiring 20 lakh Indian Rupees to provide necessary medical treatments and corrective measures. Similarly, we are committed to helping children born with cleft lip and palate conditions, with a fundraising target of 20 lakh Indian Rupees, focusing on surgical interventions and post-operative care. Both of these initiatives are vital in ensuring that these children have the opportunity to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Additionally, we are excited to launch a project focused on creating small skill centers across the country, for which we aim to raise 50 lakh Indian Rupees. These skill centers will empower individuals, particularly youth and women, by providing them with vocational training and resources necessary for self-sufficiency. By investing in these skills, we can help foster economic independence and uplift communities as a whole. Together, we invite you to join us in this journey of impact, as we work to transform lives one cause at a time.
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