M.G. Venkatesh Mannar has provided cost-effective solutions to one of the world's most important health challenges: micronutrient deficiencies. He is the co-inventor of Double Fortified Salt, which is used to address both iron and iodine deficiencies. As President of the Micronutrient Initiative (MI) for 20 years, he grew MI from 4 employees to a global organization with more than 150 staff, offices in 11 countries, and programs that reach 500 million people in 75 countries. His efforts have resulted in millions of people worldwide gaining access to essential micronutrients. He has been inducted into the Order of Ontario and the Order of Canada.