Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla is one of the most renowned and respectable figures in the Indian industry. He spearheads the iconic global conglomerate, Aditya Birla Group (ABG).
From a turnover of US$ 2 billion and operations in 8 countries in 1995, today under his stewardship, the Group’s revenues are in excess of US$ 48.3 billion with operations straddling 34 countries. ABG has a powerful business presence in a range of sectors including cement, telecom, retail, financial services, aluminum, copper, textiles, and chemicals. His visionary leadership has, over the years, helped Century Textiles’ to grow from strength to strength.
An educationist, Mr. Birla is the Chancellor of Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS). He is Chairman of IIT-Delhi, IIM-Ahmedabad and Chairman of Rhodes India Scholarship Committee for Oxford University. He serves on London Business School’s Asia Pacific Advisory Board and is an Honorary Fellow of the London Business School. A qualified Chartered Accountant, Mr. Birla also holds a management degree from the London Business School.