Anand Burman
Anand Ashok Chand Burman | |
|---|---|
| Born | Template:Birth year and age Kolkata, India |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, Business executive |
| Known for | Chairman of Dabur |
| Notable work | Founder of Sundesh charitable organization |
Anand Ashok Chand Burman (born 1952) is a prominent Indian billionaire entrepreneur and the chairman of Dabur, a major player in the consumer goods industry. Valued at $5.8 billion, he is listed among the Top 20 wealthiest individuals in India and appears on the Forbes rankings.
Early life
Born in 1952 in Kolkata to a Punjabi Khatri family involved in business, Burman is the son of Ashok Chand Burman, who holds the title of chairman emeritus at Dabur. He completed his education at St. Paul's School, Darjeeling before obtaining a bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of Wisconsin. Furthering his academic qualifications, he earned both a master's and a doctorate in pharmaceutical chemistry from the University of Kansas.
Dabur
Beginning his career at the family enterprise Dabur in 1980 as manager of research and development, Anand advanced to join the company's board in 1986. He assumed the role of chairman in 2007, guiding the company's expansion within consumer goods sectors.
Other associations
Anand co-established an Asian healthcare investment fund and holds board memberships across 33 firms, including Hero Motocorp, Aviva Life Insurance, Ester Industries, and Interx Laboratories. He has served as chairman of Fresenius Kabi Oncology Ltd and was an independent non-executive director at Hindustan Motors. Additionally, Anand founded Sundesh, a charitable organization dedicated to healthcare and education initiatives.
Awards and recognitions
- Represented India as a finalist for EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2011
- Included in Camden FB's Top 50 family business leaders in 2013
- Honored as Business Leader of the Year at The Asian Awards in 2019
Personal life
Anand Burman is married to Minnie Burman; the couple has two children named Aditya and Anisha.