10 Facts: Anand Mahindra is a renowned business leader and philanthropist in India, best known for his role as the Chairman and Managing Director of the Mahindra Group, one of the country's largest conglomerates.
Anand Mahindra is a renowned business leader and philanthropist in India, best known for his role as the Chairman and Managing Director of the Mahindra Group, one of the country's largest conglomerates.
10 Facts
Anand Mahindra is the Chairman and Managing Director of the Mahindra Group, one of India's largest conglomerates.
He was born in Mumbai, India in 1955 and received his education in the United States, earning a bachelor's degree from Harvard University and an MBA from the Harvard Business School.
In 1981, he joined the Mahindra Group, starting in the company's tractor division before eventually rising to the position of Chairman and Managing Director.
Under his leadership, the Mahindra Group has grown to include over 200 companies in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, defense, energy, finance, healthcare, hospitality, information technology, real estate, and retail.
He is known for his focus on sustainability and corporate social responsibility, and the Mahindra Group is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact.
In addition to his role at the Mahindra Group, he is also a member of the Board of Directors of Bank of America Corporation, and a member of the Board of Directors of Nestle S.A.
He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Indian School of Business and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, and he is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the National Museum, New Delhi.
He is a recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, the Chevalier de l'Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur, France's highest civilian award, and the Harvard Business School Alumni Achievement Award.
He is a prolific writer and speaker, and his thoughts on leadership, innovation, and the future of business have been widely published and shared.
He is active on social media, and has a large following on Twitter where he shares his thoughts on business, leadership, and society.