M. M. Murugappan
M. M. Murugappan | |
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| Born | Chennai, India |
| Occupation(s) | Industrialist, Business executive |
| Years active | –present |
| Known for | Chairman of Murugappa Group companies |
M. M. Murugappan represents the fourth generation of the Murugappa family and has formerly held the position of chairman within the Murugappa Group.
Biography
At present, he leads Carborundum Universal Ltd, Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Limited, and Murugappa Water & Technology Solutions as chairman, while also fulfilling the role of trustee for the AMM foundation. He acts as Correspondent for Murugappa Polytechnic College and is a member of the board at IIT Madras-Research Park. Furthermore, Murugappan serves as the non-executive chairman of Cyient Ltd and holds an Independent Director position at Carson Cumberbatch in Sri Lanka. He stepped down from the board of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd in 2020. In 2022, he assumed the role of chairman for the board of governors at IIM Indore, appointed for a term lasting four years.
Murugappan earned his Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from AC College of Technology, affiliated with the University of Madras, followed by a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan, USA. His professional affiliations include memberships with the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Indian Ceramic Society, and Plastics and Rubber Institute.
Acknowledging his significant impact on industry, he was honored with Lifetime Achievement awards by Vikatan Group in 2019 and TiECON Chennai in 2022. Previously, he served as chairman and director for Murugappa Group companies such as Tube Investments of India, Coromandel International Ltd, and Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company. His approach to leadership is influenced by principles from ancient Chinese philosophy alongside John Heider’s The Tao of Leadership.
At the CEO Awards in 2019, Murugappan received the “Boundary Breaker” accolade for steering an Indian enterprise with a global footprint while maintaining exceptional performance standards.
A passionate hockey supporter, he has backed the MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup national hockey tournament hosted in Chennai for over ninety years.
He currently resides in Chennai, India.