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finding unique solutions are permanent rebel, leader and master
fixtures in Mariwala’s gambit for of change. Veritably, that
supremacy. His vision ensures a sweet spot he is all these qualities,
for Marico in the FMCG space. which blend seamlessly
But it hasn’t been a smooth sail. “Your with a high EQ makes
degree is not your education.” he says, and Anand Mahindra an
continues, “Entrepreneurs lay so much essentially powerful man.
emphasis on having this one grand vision It’s not so much that he is Chairman
for their ventures. I’ve always believed of the Mahindra Group that spans 22
otherwise. With time, I’ve evolved my industries and under his leadership over
vision. This has always enabled us to three decades, the conglomerate has
explore newer opportunities.” scaled a phenomenal transition in the next
Mariwala-isms are best consumed off his level of growth – but more - it is despite
much-followed Twitter handle. enormous wealth and legacy, he had the
vision and humility to let super qualified
13 Harsh Goenka, 67, Industrialist professionals lend their skill to the Group.
A self-confessed Mahindra is unapologetically authentic,
“happiness addict”, grounded, vulnerable and open to his
Harsh Goenka’s concern emotions.
on India being ranked Part of the group of influential voices in
126th on the Global India who have taken up microblogging
Happiness Index got him X (formerly Twitter) as their compelling
over 96k views. That’ a massive number. It tool to communicate, he too has a large
shows that India’s youth want to be heard number of fans whom he inspires. People
and Harsh Goenka is lending his ear and love stories where they can relate to
ideas, to help rectify this situation. someone, despite generational, financial,
He is much more than the Chairman of educational, and other differences. It’s the
RPG Group, and beyond just being among emotional quotient that ultimately brings
the 100 richest Indians, he has what it people closer to Mahindra.
takes to stay on top of his game.
Goenka inspires and invigorates through 15 Sanjiv Goenka, 64, Industrialist
his tweets and his growing following The RPSG Group headed
indicates (as above) that people absorb his by Kolkata-based Sanjiv
good vibe, for instance: “What will matter Goenka used to be
is not what you bought but what you built, dependent on the power
not what you got but what you gave, not sector which contributed
what you learnt but what you taught, not to 80% of the company’s
your success but your significance, not revenues. Today, CESC has been
your talent but your character. Choose to restructured into four separate companies.
live a life that matters.” Other assets include supermarket
chain Spencer’s Retail and its subsidiary
14 Anand Mahindra, 68, Industrialist Nature’s Basket and snacks brand Too
A recent Forbes article calls Mahindra – a Yumm!, which son Shashwat looks after.
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