G. V. K. Reddy
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G. V. Krishna Reddy | |
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.jpg) G. V. Krishna Reddy at Horasis Global India Business Meeting, 2010. | |
| Born | Gunupati Venkata Krishna Reddy 22 March 1937 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Founder Chairman & MD of GVK Group |
| Spouse | Indira Reddy |
| Children | Shalini Bhupal, G.V. Sanjay Reddy |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan (2010) |
| Website | gvkrishnareddy |
Gunapati Venkata Krishna Reddy (born on 22 March 1937) is a philanthropist and entrepreneur. Gunapati Venkata Krishna Reddy is the founder and Chairman of GVK Group, a business conglomerate with a predominant focus on infrastructure development.[1]
GVK Reddy also heads GVK EMRI, Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives of GVK.[2] This is an emergency response services provider under a Public-Private Partnership model spread across 15 states and two Union Territories of India. In 2009, he was elected as the Chairman of 108 Ambulance for Andhra Pradesh.[3] As a keen supporter of budding sporting talent, he has lead GVK Group to sponsor many young tennis players.[4]
Early life and education
Dr. GVK Reddy was born on 22 March 1937 in Kothur Village of Nellore District in Andhra Pradesh.[5] Dr. Reddy did his basic schooling from his village, early college from Nellore and graduated from Hyderabad. He later completed the Owner/President Management (OPM) Program from Harvard Business School, USA.[6] Dr GV Krishna Reddy is married to Indira Reddy, and has a daughter, Shalini Bhupal, and a son GV Sanjay Reddy.
Career
Dr. GVK Reddy began his career at the age of 21 by taking over his family construction business.[7] The starting business was contracting major irrigation projects including bridges, dams, and irrigation canals. Apart from Airports, Roads & Power, GVK has a presence in Hospitality and Life-Sciences sectors.
Awards and honours
- Felicitated by the Turf Authorities of India (TAI) for the lead role played by GVK in India's infrastructure development at the TAI Awards 2019.[8]
- ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the ‘Realty Plus Conclave & Excellence Awards- South 2017’.
- “Lifetime Achievement Award” at the Construction Times Annual Awards, 2017.
- “Lifetime Achievement Award” at the Construction Week India Annual Awards, 2017.
- “Lifetime Achievement Award” at the 6th EPC World Awards, 2017 for a contribution toward infrastructure and construction sectors.
See also
References
- ^ "GVK | About Us - Board of Directors". www.gvk.com. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ "GVK takes over EMRI management | M&A Critique". 3 April 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ "G.V.K. Reddy elected chairman of '108 ambulance'". Deccan Herald. 27 May 2009. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ "GVK to sponsor Kirti, Pranjala". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 28 February 2013. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ Kumar, V. Rishi. "The builder of all things". @businessline. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ "Who is GV Krishna Reddy? A story of an illustrious business career and active social action". The Citizen. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ "Cover story terrific take off". Corporate Citizen. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
- ^ "TAI breaks tradition, recognizes social feats". MumbaiMirror. Retrieved 9 March 2019.