FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Dr. Manjali Khosla:
Pioneer, Scientist & Civic Leader

Dr. Manjali Khosla is an entrepreneur, analytical chemist, and environmental activist who introduced the concept of organized, private self-storage to India in 2013.

Holding a doctorate in Analytical Chemistry from the University of California, Davis, she combines scientific rigor with entrepreneurial foresight. Beyond pioneering the country’s leading private storage institution, she actively champions clean air initiatives as co-founder of Care for Air and works tirelessly to empower underserved youth through grassroots education.

Core Pillars: Category Pioneer • PhD, UC Davis • Clean Air Activist (Care for Air) • Youth Mentor

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Dr. Manjali Khosla - Founder and CEO of Self Storage India

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Founder & CEO

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PhD, UC Davis

Analytical Chemistry

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The Inception: Bringing a Global Concept to India

Dr. Manjali Khosla’s entrepreneurial journey began with a personal and relatable challenge. While relocating from Dubai to India, she needed a secure, clean facility to temporarily house her household belongings. She searched extensively across Delhi NCR, only to discover an unorganized sector characterized by damp basements, lack of climate care, and environments that felt decidedly unwelcoming and unsafe for women.

Having lived abroad for years, she was struck by the stark absence of organized, professional self-storage in India — a staple urban amenity across global metropolises from London to Tokyo and New York.

Refusing to accept substandard conditions, she chose to create the solution herself. In 2013, Dr. Khosla founded Self Storage India, establishing the country’s first purpose-built, secure, and woman-friendly private storage facility, creating an entirely new category in Indian urban infrastructure.

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The Scientist at the Helm: Academic Excellence

Manjali grew up in Hong Kong in a traditional family where women were customarily expected to conclude their education after high school and transition immediately into domestic life. Determined to forge her own destiny, she became the first woman in her family to pursue higher academic studies in science.

She moved to the United States and earned a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the renowned University of California, Davis (UC Davis). Her rigorous scientific training shaped her approach to entrepreneurship — infusing every aspect of operations with precision, empirical problem-solving, and continuous testing.

From advanced moisture and humidity management to robust security protocols, Dr. Khosla’s scientific mindset continues to set the benchmark for operational excellence across the industry.

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Environmental Advocacy: Co-Founder of Care for Air

Guided by the personal creed, “If you are going to do something, give it your best shot,” Dr. Khosla is as dedicated to societal wellbeing as she is to enterprise leadership.

Deeply troubled by the escalating air quality crisis in North India, she co-founded Care for Air, a prominent non-profit civil society organization committed to raising awareness on urban air pollution, advocating for clean air policy, and driving grassroots health education in schools and communities.

Her civic work also extends into education and childhood development. She regularly volunteers teaching English to underprivileged children and organizes community toy and educational game drives to ensure constructive, joyful play reaches children in need.

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The Vision: Unlocking Freedom for Modern India

Dr. Khosla views organized self-storage not merely as physical space, but as a vital enabler of modern lifestyle freedom and economic agility.

In an era defined by hybrid work, frequent inter-city migration, and global nomadism, she recognized that individuals should not be tied down to expensive apartment rents simply to house their possessions while traveling or transitioning between careers.

Similarly, for emerging entrepreneurs and small enterprises, flexible storage eliminates burdensome multi-year real estate leases, allowing startups to scale with dynamic flexibility. Her vision is to make space a seamless, empowering utility for everyone.

EXECUTIVE VALUES

Core Leadership Principles

The foundational philosophy that defines Dr. Manjali Khosla’s leadership style and institutional stewardship.

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Category Pioneer

Daring to build an industry from scratch where none existed, establishing the first standardized, institutional private storage brand in India.

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Scientific Discipline

Applying analytical chemistry rigor to climate control, preventive hygiene, safety protocols, and data-backed operational excellence.

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Dignity & Inclusivity

Championing woman-friendly, well-lit, dignified facilities where every customer experiences total security and respectful care.

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Civic Impact

Believing corporate success is inseparable from societal duty — advancing clean air, environmental awareness, and youth education.

Industry Benchmarking & Regional Leadership

Under Dr. Khosla’s executive guidance, Self Storage India operates as an active certified member of the Self Storage Association Asia (SSAA), collaborating with international industry leaders to uphold world-class standards of governance, fire safety, and ethical customer custodianship across the Asian subcontinent.

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EXECUTIVE DIALOGUE

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Dr. Manjali Khosla: Pioneer, Scientist & Civic Leader