Mann’s prowess as a businessman is impressive. Starting as a farm labouer who moved to B.C. from India, he went on to become the founder and chairman of BM Group of Companies. He’s spent decades building BM Group into a diverse portfolio of structural restoration, waterproofing, construction management, material supply, and real estate related businesses. But beyond the boardroom, Mann, his wife and family have shown immense passion for the communities they live and work in. Mann is a dedicated philanthropist who is heavily involved in hospitals and universities, earning him the H.D. Stafford Good Citizen of the Year award in 2023.