Hinduja Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the over 110-year-old Hinduja Group, has appointed Raman Kalyanakrishnan as its Chief Executive Officer.
With more than 30 years of experience, including 21 years in the corporate sector and nine years in philanthropy, Kalyanakrishnan brings strong expertise in strategy, business development, marketing, and programme implementation.
In his new role, he will lead the Foundation’s strategic initiatives and strengthen its work in healthcare, water stewardship, rural development, education, and sustainability. His leadership is expected to further expand the Foundation’s impact and deepen its engagement with communities.
Ashok P. Hinduja, Chairman of the Hinduja Foundation, said, “At the Hinduja Foundation, we have always been committed to building sustainable and inclusive value for our communities. Kalyanakrishnan ’s experience in both the corporate and development sectors, along with his deep understanding of programme strategy and execution, will be instrumental as we expand the scope and scale of our philanthropic initiatives. We are delighted to have him join the Group and look forward to an impactful journey ahead.”
Expressing his vision for the role, Kalyanakrishnan said, “I look forward to working closely with the team and our partners to further the Foundation’s mission of inclusive development through innovation, collaboration, and empathy. Together, we will build on the Foundation’s strong base to deepen our impact across rural development, water stewardship, education, and cultural preservation.”
Before joining the Hinduja Foundation, Kalyanakrishnan contributed to strategic projects at Tata Trusts and held senior positions at Tata Strategic Management Group, Bharti Airtel, Mattel Toys, and Arvind Fashions. He holds a postgraduate diploma in management from S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Engineering, Guindy.
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