Dr Jerry Vincent Días, chairman and managing director of Mandavi Real Estate Developers is the estate tycoon of Udupi – Manipal for the last three decades. Presently, he is the President of CREDAI, Udupi chapter. So far he has developed 4000 residential and 250 commercial units in 50 projects. He built Mandavi Times Square, the first biggest Mall in the Udupi district housing a star-category Mandavi Royal Prince, which was a luxurious hotel. His architectural marvel in Manipal was awarded Best Residential Building by Credai Care Awards. Apart from Real estate, he is the promoter and owner of J J Industries which produces solid blocks.
He has produced two Kannada feature films, ‘Mahanadhi’ and ‘DK’ under his production house JJ Cine Productions. He is the promoter and owner of Hotel Sarah International, Manipal. He is actively involved in social work through the Lions Club and other social service organizations and recipient of many awards for his humane work. While Adamar Mutt awarded him with Kala Poshak Award, the Lions club bestowed on him the Vishwa Bandhu title. Billawara Sangha, Bahrain awarded him Best Business Award and the National institute for social and Economic Reforms. Bengaluru honoured him with the National Samaj Ratna Award. He is awarded the degree of Doctor of Letters from the Academy of Universal Global Peace
