Monday, November 12, 2007

Fact Box - 2 ( G. M. Rao )


Vital statistics
Born July 14, 1950, in Rajam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Married with 3 children

Education
Graduated in 1974 with degree in mechanical engineering from Andhra University College of Engineering, Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Received honorary doctorate in philosophy in 2005 from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh

Career highlights
GMR
Founder and chairman (1978–present)
ING Vysya Bank (formerly Vysya Bank)
Chairman emeritus (2006–present)
Director and chairman (1994–2006)

Fast facts
Serves as chairman of board of Hyderabad International Airport
Established GMR Varalakshmi Foundation in 1991, which focuses on education, health and hygiene, community development, and empowerment of rural youth. In 1997 the foundation launched GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT), an engineering college in Rajam, Andhra Pradesh

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