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Karan Adani
Born (1987-04-07) April 7, 1987 (age 37)
NationalityIndian
OccupationBusinessman
Title
RelativesGautam Adani (father)

Karan Adani (born 7 April 1987) is an Indian businessman and the managing director of Adani Ports & SEZ[1][2], India's largest commercial port operator, and the director of Adani Airport Holdings Limited. He is the elder son of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani the founder and chairman of the Adani Group

Early life and education

Karan Adani was born on 7 April 1987[3] in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.[4] Karan, an Economics graduate from Purdue University in the USA, completed his schooling at Mumbai’s Cathedral and John Connon School.[5]

Career

Adani Ports & SEZ Limited

Karan Adani joined Adani Ports & SEZ Limited in 2009.[6] He initially worked in various capacities within the company, learning the nuances of port operations and logistics.[7] In January 2016, he was appointed CEO of Adani Ports & SEZ.[8][9] [10]Under his leadership, the company has expanded its operations and infrastructure, becoming India's largest commercial port operator.[11][12]

  1. ^ "Indian tycoon Gautam Adani elevates son to chairman of cement maker ACC". Reuters. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  2. ^ Chowdhury, PTI (Jan 4, 2024). "Karan Adani elevated as managing director of APSEZ". ET The ENERGY WORLD . p. 1. Retrieved 4th Jan 2024. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  3. ^ "Who is Karan Adani?". Business Standard. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Meet Karan Adani, eldest son of Adani family with net worth of $1.2 billion". DNA India. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Here are the educational qualifications of Gautam Adani's two sons, Karan and Jeet, who are poised to inherit the Adani Group". Financial Express. 2 May 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  6. ^ "Gautam Adani's son Karan elevated as MD in this Adani Group firm". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  7. ^ "Gautam Adani's son Karan Adani takes over as CEO of Adani Ports". Livemint. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  8. ^ "Karan Adani takes over as port SEZ CEO". The Times of India. 29 December 2015. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  9. ^ "Karan Adani is now Adani Ports' CEO". The Hindu. 28 December 2015. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  10. ^ Smee, Ben (2018-07-18). "Adani says it still needs a loan for rail line if coalmine is to go ahead". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  11. ^ "Turning around ports: APSEZ way - ET Infra". ETInfra.com. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  12. ^ "Adani Ports considering acquisitions in India, abroad". Livemint. Retrieved 14 June 2024.

Adani Airport Holdings Limited

In addition to his role at Adani Ports, Karan Adani is also the director of Adani Airport Holdings Limited.[1] The company is responsible for the management and development of airports in India, including major hubs such as Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Jaipur.[2][3]

Awards

  • Emerging Company of the Year - 2014[4]
  • Fortune India 40 Under 40 - 2023 [5]

Personal Life

Karan Adani is married to Paridhi Shroff.[6] The couple has a daughter.[7]

References