Suresh Kumar Neotia | |
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Born | |
Died | 7 May 2015 Kolkata, West Bengal, India | (aged 78)
Occupation(s) | Industrialist Entrepreneur Art collector Philanthropist |
Known for | Ambuja Cements |
Spouse | Gayatri |
Awards | Padma Bhushan Harvard Business School-Economic Times Award |
Suresh Kumar Neotia (8 September 1936 – 7 May 2015) was an Indian industrialist, entrepreneur, art collector, philanthropist and the co-founder of Ambuja Cements and associated companies.[1][2] He was the chairman of the Group till 2009 when he relinquished the position in favor of his co-founder, Narotam Sekhsaria, and remained as the Chairman Emeritus of the Group until his death.[3] He was a recipient of Harvard Business School - Economic Times Award and was involved in many social activities which included the promotion of cultural organizations such as Anamika Kala Sangam and Padatik.[citation needed] The Government of India awarded him the third highest civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan, in 2008, for his contributions to trade and industry.[4]