Born on: 1st
Jan 70
Born in: Malaysia
Marital status: Married
Occupation: Chairman
& CEO, Usaha Tegas Group Holdings Bhd
The sixth richest man of Asia and a successful
business tycoon, “Tatparanandam Ananda Krishnan” was born in Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia to Tamil parents of Sri Lankan origin. The entrepreneur’s “Maxis
Communications” company and diversified business interests has made him one of
the wealthiest business magnate in Southeast Asia. An MBA from the prestigious
“Harvard University”, Ananda shuns public exposure and keeps a low profile
compared to his affluent status.The Malaysian tycoon has also topped the news
headlines for the controversial telecom deal “Aircel-Maxis”.
Starting as an oil trader, Ananda’s first
entrepreneurial venture was “Exoil Trading” dealing in oil trading concessions.
After dealing in gambling, stud farming and a cartoons studio, the innovative
industrialist expanded his business interests to get the biggest holding “Maxis
Communications”, Malaysia's principal cell phone service provider, with more
than 11 million subscribers, generating revenue of $8.9 billion. Currently, his
private unit “Usaha Tegas” holds stakes in “Tanjong Public Limited Company”
which operates a chain of subsidiaries including power generation (Powertek),
property, lottery gaming (Pan Malaysian Pools) and leisure.
The billionaire business man has a net worth of $7.6
billion and holds business interests in property development, satellites and
communications, oil trading and gaming. Ananda is a real property lover, which
is evident from his acquisition of the 1,800 hectare property “Kia Ora”, the
billionaire’s multimillion dollar house near the rural town of Scone, and other
properties in London, Kuala Lumpur and France. The richest Tamilian also adores
going on fishing trips on a luxury yacht. Ananda’s privately held holding unit
“Usaha Tegas” provides vital contributions to various causes, including
education, sports and arts. On the personal front, the billionaire business
magnate is married and has three children.
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| Tan Sri Ananda Krishnan |
By: Bornrich
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