Gopichand Hinduja takes over as Group chairman

Gopichand Hinduja takes over as Group chairman

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: June 19 2023

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  • Gopichand Hinduja has taken over as chairman of the $34.5 billion-worth Hinduja Group following the death of his brother, Srichand Hinduja last month.
  • Srichand Hinduja was the eldest son of Parmanand Deepchand Hinduja, the founder of the Hinduja group who started his journey in Sindh, in undivided India. 
  • In 1914, the founder moved his base to Mumbai and set up an international base in Iran, where the group did exceedingly well for six decades.
  • Gopichand Hinduja is a well-respected businessman and philanthropist. 
  • He is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on Trade and Competitiveness.
  • Gopichand Hinduja has been associated with the Hinduja Group since its inception in 1914. 
  • He has held a number of senior positions within the group, including Co-Chairman and Chairman of the Hinduja Automotive Limited.
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