Megha Mittal
Megha Mittal | |
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| Born | November 20, 1976 Kolkata, India |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Former Chairperson and Managing Director of Escada |
Megha Mittal (born 20 November 1976 in Kolkata, India) is an Indian entrepreneur in the fashion industry and the former Chairperson and Managing Director of the prestigious German luxury label Escada. She is married into the family of Indian billionaire industrialist Lakshmi Mittal.
Since June 2020, she has been a member of the Board of Advisors at the Wharton School. Together with her spouse, Aditya Mittal, she actively supports charitable efforts aimed at improving child health in both India and the United Kingdom.
Education and career
Mittal, daughter of Mahendra Kumar Patodia from Hyderabad, completed her early education at Hyderabad Public School. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a specialization in Finance from the Wharton School in 1997. Her professional journey began as an Analyst within Goldman Sachs' Research Department, a position she held for one year. In 2003, she pursued further studies and obtained a postgraduate qualification in Architectural Interior Design from London's Inchbald School of Design.
In November 2009, Mittal took ownership of Escada and redefined it as a modern luxury lifestyle brand.