Ananda Krishnan
$9.7 billion — Ananda Krishnan, according to Forbes, has a net worth of 9.7 billion dollars, and ranks #2 in Malaysia’s richest, and #129 in the world. Krishnan has been voted as Marcopolis’ number 3 most powerful business man in Malaysia.
Ananda Krishnan, according to Forbes, has a net worth of 9.7 billion dollars, and ranks #2 in Malaysia’s richest, and #129 in the world. The successful business tycoon and philanthropist, was born in Kuala Lumpur and has Sri Lankan roots. Krishnan obtained his Bachelors in political science from the University of Melbourne, in Australia, and then completed his MBA from Harvard University.
Krishnan’s first business venture was a Malaysian company called MAI Holdings. However, the entrepreneur’s company, Maxis Communications has made him one of the wealthiest businessmen in Asia.
While telecom assets contribute to more than half his wealth, today, Krishnan has involvement in a variety of sectors, including media, satellite, and oil and gas. Companies he is involved in include Astro, Johnston Press Plc, MEASAT, SES, Bumi, Armada, and Pexco. The Malaysian tycoon, who is quite shy and shuns public exposure, makes headlines with his business deals.
Like many successful entrepreneurs, Krishnan also enjoys giving back to his country. Krishnan’s privately held holding unit, Usaha Tegas Group, who he is CEO and Chairman of, delivers many donations to various causes. He contributes to causes that support education, sports, and arts.
On the personal front, Krishnan is married with three children: two girls and one boy. His only son is a Buddhist monk in Thailand. With already a net worth of 9.7 billion, Krishnan is always looking to expand his empire, be it in the communications, gaming, oil trading, or property development sectors, Krishnan shows no signs of slowing down.