Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Anand Thirumalachar Kripalu |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| BTech in Electronics | Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (1975-1980) |
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| MBA | Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata (1981-1983) |
| Advanced Management Program | The Wharton School, Pennsylvania (2004-2004) |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 02/10/1958 |
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| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife | Sukanya Kripalu (director at Sukanya Consulting) | ||||||||||||
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Anand Kripalu is an accomplished Indian businessman serving as the Managing Director and Global CEO at Blackstone, backed by Essel Propack Limited. | |
| During his schooling years, Anand Kripalu studied in London while his father served at the Indian High Commission, and later faced challenges when he moved to Delhi. | |
| In 1970, Anand Kripalu joined La Martiniere College in Lucknow as a boarder, then continued his education as a day scholar after living with his uncle. | |
| Beginning his career in sales at DCM Data Products, Anand Kripalu later secured admission to IIM Calcutta through the Common Admission Test. | |
| Anand Kripalu worked at Ponds India and Hindustan Unilever for 22 years before leading various organizations such as Cadbury India, Cadbury Asia, Diageo India, and United Spirits. | |
| A fitness enthusiast, Anand Kripalu regularly exercises at the gym and gained fitness insights from athletes like Virat Kohli during his tenure as Chairman of Royal Challengers Bangalore. | |
| Anand Kripalu's wife, who was his classmate at IIM Kolkata, serves on the boards of UltraTech Cement Limited, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd, and Huhtamaki PPL Limited. |
