Being a pioneer industrialist of South Kanara, Mr.A. J. Shetty started his successful journey to the domain of excellence from a humble background. Fixity of purpose, hard work and futuristic thinking saw Mr. A. J. Shetty establish himself in the world of achievements, in a relatively short span of time. Mr. A. J. Shetty's business genius is inborn and authentic. Even the initial hardship and difficulties could only strengthen the management faculties in him. Today, Mr. A. J. Shetty is the CEO of the reputed A.J. Group of Companies. Flex-on – the leading spring manufacturers, Mangalore Breweries Ltd - the foremost brewery in Mangalore, the renowned 5 Star Hotel Moti Mahal, the massive 500 bedded A.J. Hospital are some of the organizations that reflect Mr. A. J. Shetty's extraordinary vision and management genius.

Laxmi Memorial Education Trust, prominently speaks volumes about Mr. A. J. Shetty's innate interest in the field of education and human resource development. Honouring his invaluable contribution to the field of education, the Governor of Karnataka had nominated him once as the syndicate member of the Mangalore University. Mr. A. J. Shetty is also a well known philanthropist. He is in the governing body of several social and cultural organizations in and around Mangalore. He is the Managing Trustee of Kadri Sree Manjunatheshwara Temple of Mangalore city.

Institutions

• A.J. Institute of Management
• A.J. Institute of Medical science
• Laxmi Memorial College of Nursing
• Moti Mahal College of Hotel Management
• A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences
• A.J. Institute of Paramedical ourses
• A.J.Institute of Hospital Administration
• Laxmi Memorial Institute of Nursing
• Laxmi Memorial College of Hotel Management
• A.J.Hospital and Research Centre
• Laxmi Memorial College of Physiotherapy
• Laxmi Institute of Paramedical Sciences ,at AJIMS