A. M. Naik
A. M. Naik is an Indian industrialist and philanthropist, and the Group Chairman of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), one of India's largest engineering and construction companies. He was born on June 9, 1942, in Surat, Gujarat, India.
Naik joined L&T in 1965 as a junior engineer and worked his way up to become the company's CEO and managing director in 1999. Under his leadership, L&T has grown into a multinational conglomerate with interests in various sectors including engineering, construction, information technology, and financial services.
Naik has been instrumental in L&T's successful diversification into new areas such as defense, aerospace, and shipbuilding. He is known for his focus on innovation and sustainability, and has been recognized for his contributions to India's engineering industry with several awards and honors.
Apart from his professional achievements, Naik is also a noted philanthropist. He has established the Naik Charitable Trust, which supports various causes including education, healthcare, and rural development. He has also pledged to donate 75% of his wealth to charity.
As of April 2023, Forbes estimates A. M. Naik's net worth to be $1.8 billion.
A. M. Naik is the Chairman & Managing Director of Larsen & Toubro, one of the largest conglomerates in India.
After joining L&T as Junior Engineer in 1965, Mr. A.M. Naik rose rapidly through its ranks; he became General Manager in 1985, and Vice President (Operations) and Member of the Board in 1989 (in charge of the erstwhile Group II, now bifurcated into E&C and Heavy Engineering).
In 1995, he was appointed President (Operations) and in April 1999, he took over as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. On December 30, 2003, he was appointed as the Chairman & Managing Director
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