Meet Ria Mary Roy, Daughter Of Confident Group Founder CJ Roy, And What She Does In The Family Business

The real estate sector in Bengaluru was left stunned on January 30, 2026, after the death of Confident Group founder and chairman Dr CJ Roy, formally known as Dr Roy Chiriankandath Joseph.

The 57-year-old businessman was found dead at his office near Langford Road, close to Richmond Circle, during an Income Tax department search. Police said he died by suicide, and the investigation is ongoing, with officials stating that the post-mortem report will provide clarity on the circumstances.

CJ Roy is survived by his wife Lini Roy and their two children, son Rohit Roy and daughter Ria Mary Roy. As the family and company mourn his death, public attention has shifted to his children, both of whom play significant roles in the Confident Group's operations.

Who is Ria Mary Roy?

Ria Mary Roy is the daughter of CJ Roy and Lini Roy and is actively involved in the family business. She is known as a young entrepreneur with a strong background in management and marketing. Ria completed her BSc in Management and Marketing with a specialisation in Entrepreneurship from the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom. She pursued her high school education at Dubai American Academy under GEMS Education.

Ria Mary Roy's professional journey

Ria has been serving as an Executive Director at the Confident Group since August 2015. She has handled residential projects including apartments, villas and flats across Kerala, Bengaluru and Dubai. Starting her career through internships and apprenticeships, she gradually took on a key role in the company's UAE operations.

Alongside her corporate role, she has been active in student and social entrepreneurship initiatives. She has worked as the Marketing Head at Enactus Exeter since September 2021, managing marketing strategies, website operations, social media and events for social entrepreneurship projects. She was also the Marketing and Promotions Secretary of the University of Exeter Indian Society from 2019, overseeing marketing during the society's formative year.

Earlier, Ria co-founded her own e-commerce brand, Ria Rossen, which she ran from January 2019 to June 2020, an idea she began developing during her high school years. Her professional exposure also includes a marketing communications internship at Aster DM Healthcare in Dubai in 2017 and membership in the University of Exeter Finance and Technology Society.

Who is Rohit Roy?

Rohit Roy, the elder sibling, is the founder director of Confident Group UAE and has been associated with the company since 2006. Over the years, he rose from Executive Director to Managing Director, leading the group's international expansion and overseeing strategic operations from Dubai. Rohit completed his education at GEMS Education in Dubai and was known to share a passion for luxury cars, including Rolls-Royce models, with his father.

Where were Ria and Rohit at the time of the incident?

There has been no official confirmation regarding the whereabouts of Ria Mary Roy and Rohit Roy at the time of CJ Roy's death. Both are known to divide their time between Dubai and Bengaluru. Ria currently serves as Executive Director at Confident Group LLC in Dubai, while Rohit leads the UAE operations. Since the incident occurred at the Bengaluru office, police have said it is part of the investigation to determine whether any family member was present. Authorities have spoken to the family, but specific location details have not been made public.

Following CJ Roy's death, both the company and the family expressed grief. While the loss has deeply affected the family business, Ria and Rohit continue to hold strong operational roles as the family prepares to move forward together.