In describing herself as ‘ROBUST’, she encapsulates the robust and energetic approach she brings to both life and business. Her guiding force is her faith in God, which provides her with the strength needed to overcome challenges. Her personal philosophy revolves around drawing inspiration from her own perseverance and trusting in the power of wisdom. 

She is married to Mr. Harihara Mahapatra, who is a  visionary Managing Director of Mahapatra Universal Limited with over 16 years of entrepreneurial excellence.

Mrs. Preeti Mahapatra has dedicated the last 16 years to building and leading multiple organizations across various industries, from manufacturing to financial services. Her major focus on organizational development and human capital has been a cornerstone of her success. With a robust business background in international and multicultural environments, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership. One of her notable achievements includes the successful turnaround of an underperforming manufacturing division post-acquisition. By streamlining four business units under a unified commercial and operational strategy, she restored profitability, achieved market-leading revenue gains, expanded market share in strategic and emerging international regions, and delivered double-digit EBITA growth.

Mrs Preeti Mahapatra’s flagship company, Mahapatra Universal Limited, headquartered in India, is a dynamic global enterprise with operations in seven countries across three continents. The company, through its five subsidiaries and eleven diverse verticals, plays a significant role in sectors including real estate, infrastructure, consulting, consumer, and retail. Guided by the mission of “Leadership with Trust,” Mahapatra Universal Limited has consistently met challenges head-on, contributing substantially to the growth of the nation and the communities it serves.

Mrs. Preeti Mahapatra is driven with the vision of transforming the lives of individuals born into poverty, enabling them to achieve good health, success, and the potential to thrive. She is dedicated to improving the standard of living in rural areas, complementing the ongoing rural development programs initiated by the Government of India.

In addition, she is also committed to driving social change through initiatives in disaster management, combating infant mortality, and addressing malnutrition. Her philanthropic efforts also extend to distributing food to homes for the elderly and donating educational tools to underprivileged communities.Her involvement in initiatives such as the Garib Mela in Gujarat and the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan emphasises her belief in the power of collective action to bring about significant societal change.

Recently, Mrs. Preeti Mahapatra actively participated in the Jagannath Rath Yatra, distributing over 1 lakh water bottles and providing E-Rickshaws for devotees. Her vision to empower SHG workers led to a contract for Rakhi production for Raksha Bandhan. She also celebrated Raksha Bandhan with the children of the Blind Association and inmates in Bhubaneswar, sharing lunch and distributing notebooks, diaries, and pens to support their education.

Mrs. Preeti Mahapatra’s passion for politics stems from her deep commitment to the development of India and providing relief to the underprivileged, regardless of caste, creed, race, region, or community. Her political aspirations are driven by a desire to serve the people of her country more effectively by earning their trust and mandate through electoral politics.

Her involvement in politics took a significant turn in 2016 when she contested the Rajya Sabha elections from Uttar Pradesh as an independent candidate against former Congress Minister and senior politician, Kapil Sibal. This experience solidified her association with various development projects across multiple states, furthering her commitment to public service.