Mangaluru: Sumith S Rao of Mangaluru has been elected as the Chairman of Industry Cell of Dakshina Kannada District BJP during the District Working Committee meeting held at Hotel Lalith, Surathkal. The meeting was attended by eminent party leaders like sitting MP Sri Nalin Kumar Kateel, MLC Capt. Ganesh Karnik, former state minister Krishna Palemar and former MLA Yogesh Bhat.

Sumith S. Rao was also elected as the President of District Supply and Marketing Society (DSMS), a semi government organization based at Yeyyadi Industrial Area few days back.

Rao is the Proprietor and CEO of Olympus Refrigeration Inc., Yeyyadi Industrial Area in Yeyyadi, Mangaluru. Born on 16 April 1964, he is the son of late K. S. Rao and Usha S. Rao. He is an alumnus of St. Aloysius School and College and studied Mechanical Engineering at Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT). He is a Former President of DK District Small Industries Association, Mangalore, Rotary Club Mangalore Metro and Winners Club Toastmasters.