Lalu Samuel is one the most prominent Malayali businessmen in the Middle East, who has built up an international business empire with his focused efforts and visionary ideas. He is the chairman of Kingston Holdings, a multi-national company based in Sharjah, which is the largest investor in the SAIF Zone. He is also the CEO and Managing Director of four other multi-national companies namely, Pierlite Middle East FZC, GP Battery Marketing Middle East FZC, Xpelair Middle East FZC and Rexton Technologies Middle East FZC.
Lalu Samuel, a native of Adoor, was born as the son of the late K C Samuel Kuvampil, who was a government contractor in the Roads, Bridges and Irrigation Department, and Kunjamma Samuel, a home maker. He completed his schooling at Holy Angels School and pursued predegree at Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvalla. After graduation, he went on to earn ICWAI and MBA degrees.