Anand Gopal Mahindra is the chairman of Mahindra Group, a company that deals with defence to Leisure. He is the grandson of Jagdish Mahindra, the co-founder of Mahindra & Mahindra. In 1981, Anand joined Mahindra Ugine Steel Company Ltd as an Executive Assistant. In 2012, he became the chairman of Mahindra Group.
Unknown & Interesting Facts about Anand Mahindra :
1. Philanthropist
In 1996, Anand Mahindra started Nanhi Kali, a programme that aims to provide educational help to underprivileged girls.
2. Donor & alumnus of Harvard University
Anand Mahindra is an alumnus of Harvard College, Harvard University & Harvard Business School. He has donated $10 million to Harvard Humanities Centre & it is now named Mahindra Humanities Centre.
3. Co-founder of Harvard Business School Association of India
Anand Mahindra is the co-founder of the Harvard Business School Association of India. The association is established for the promotion & development of professional management in India.
4. Hobbies
Anand Mahindra is a keen photographer. He likes sailing, reading & enjoys listening to Blues. Mahindra Blues Festival is the largest Blues festival in Asia.
5. Twitterati
Anand Mahindra is an active user of Twitter. He is famous for his witty & savage tweets.
These were some of the facts about Anand Mahindra.