Driven by passion and purpose, The Dhalla Group of Companies is proud to be a leader in the healthcare and hospitality industry, with a portfolio spanning the globe. The vision of the Dhalla Group is driven by its founder, Dr. Neil Dhalla, whose life inspiration came from the Sikh faith: “Maan Neeva and Maat Uchi” – to live life in humility, without ego, and life philosophy came from the book “The Secret” – “Ask for it. Believe it. Receive it.”
In the healthcare sector, the Dhalla Group is known as a trailblazer with a focus on health, wellness, and healthcare. It has garnered a reputation as one of Canada’s leading-edge healthcare providers with multidisciplinary clinics, pharmacies, medical supplies, and telemedicine health services.The Dhalla Group is proud to provide healthcare services to the First Nations and support those who suffer from addictions through its latest project, an addictions center, & app focused on providing mental health services.
In the hospitality sector, The Dhalla Group has developed a diverse portfolio of hotels with strategic acquisitions in Canada and the USA, with all the major hotel brands including Marriott, IHG, and Hilton in its portfolio. With a belief in philanthropy and giving back, the Dhalla Group is proud to have its generosity felt by many individuals and charitable organizations, including women who are victims of domestic violence and those who struggle with mental health challenges.
The Dhalla Group looks forward to continuing the legacy of Dr. Neil Dhalla by achieving new heights and continuing to make an impact for positive change.
Dr. Ruby Dhalla
CEO & President
Dr. Ruby is a trailblazer who made history in 2004 as the first woman of Indian origin elected to political office in the western world & the youngest woman ever elected as Member of Parliament in Canada, Ruby features in World History books for her extraordinary achievements.
As the visionary CEO and President of the Dhalla Group of Companies she embodies leadership that inspires and empowers. With her unwavering commitment to excellence, she navigates the business landscape with resilience, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of success. Guided by her passion, compassion, and unwavering dedication to making a difference, & championing her brothers legacy of passion, purpose & philanthropy she is taking The Dhalla Group to new heights with new hotel acquisitions in North America.
The Dhalla Group of Companies looks forward to making an impact of positive change in the community by mentoring youth and empowering women to achieve their dreams.
Dr. Neil Dhalla
FOUNDERS
Dr. Neil Dhalla was a trailblazer who lived his life in keeping with the teachings of the book “The Secret” – Ask for it. Believe it. Receive it. As a Visionary, an Innovator, a Doctor, an Entrepreneur and a Philanthropist, Dr. Dhalla served as a mentor to some and an inspiration to many. Suddenly and unexpectedly, Dr. Dhalla passed away in his sleep on December 23, 2021. Neil was smart, driven, determined, and disciplined. His journey to empower others made him a symbol of hope and inspiration to all those who knew him.
Neil was a devoted son to his mother Mrs. T. Dhalla, and a loving brother to Dr. Ruby Dhalla. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Neil was a cherished nephew of both the Dhalla and Dhillon families, as well as a cousin, uncle and loyal friend to many. Neil was driven and highly ambitious from an early age, earning his Bachelor of Science from the University of Manitoba and then graduating Magna Cum Laude from Life University in Atlanta, Georgia as a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine. Upon his return to Canada, Dr. Dhalla quickly established himself as a leader in his field, combining his business acumen with his commitment to delivering the highest quality of patient care to launch both a chain of multidisciplinary clinics across the Greater Toronto Area and a healthcare company with a wide range of health services.
He was passionate about health, wellness and healthcare, and worked to improve the overall patient experience, resulting in his group of companies garnering a reputation as one of Canada’s leading-edge healthcare providers. Dr. Dhalla’s experience of over 20 years in the field of Healthcare was integral to him helping Governments, Hospitals and Corporations around the world keep safe, healthy and protected during the most recent pandemic. Dr. Dhalla combined his vision and knowledge with his commitment to the Indigenous Peoples to help create access to healthcare services via Tele-Medicine Technology. His model for efficient, effective and quality healthcare services was applauded and welcomed by many Indigenous Chiefs and Community members. His life’s work, more accurately described as his “calling”, changed the lives of countless patients, team members, business partners and their families. As the Founder and CEO of his group of companies, he was respected and admired for his leadership and mentorship.
As an innovator and visionary, Neil saw skyscrapers in rubble. It was this vision which was instrumental in him diversifying his portfolio to include hotels and real estate. With a hotel portfolio spanning the globe and real estate investments worldwide, Neil was just as driven, determined, persistent and passionate about investing, creating and making the impossible possible in his real estate and hotel ventures, as he was about advancing healthcare. Neil’s life and business philosophy was rooted in the teachings of Sikhism. He often recited the phrase, “Maan Neeva Mat Uchi” – To live life in humility, without ego. In keeping with the teachings of his faith, his generosity was felt by many individuals and charitable organizations, including the homeless, new immigrants, youth, women who were victims of domestic violence, and those who struggled with mental health challenges. As a philanthropist at heart, he had been working on his latest project to help those suffering from mental health and addictions with an addictions center and an app focused on providing mental health services. Raised by a single mother, with a sister dedicated to public service and a staff of women in senior positions he was always a strong champion for women in business and politics. Neil was also dedicated to mentoring young entrepreneurs, helping them develop leadership skills and pursue their dreams.
Faith, Family and Friends were his pillars. After losing his father at a young age and being raised by a single mother his most important role was that of being a loving son and caring brother. He was an exceptional man who respected everyone, whether they were a cook or a CEO. His kindness, generosity, drive, passion and vision are a legacy that will forever be carried in the hearts of all those whose lives he touched.
He was our Hero.
Your life was a blessing. Your memory is a treasure. You will always be loved beyond words and remain in our hearts forever.