Ananda Krishnan | |
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த. ஆனந்தகிருஷ்ணன் | |
Born | Tatparanandam Ananda Krishnan 1 April 1938 |
Citizenship | Malaysia |
Occupation(s) | Chairman, PanOcean Management Ltd Chairman, Usaha Tegas Sdn Bhd |
Political party | Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) |
Other political affiliations | United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) |
Children | 3 |
Tatparanandam Ananda Krishnan (Tamil: த. ஆனந்தகிருஷ்ணன்) (born 1 April 1938) is a Malaysian-Tamil entrepreneur, the Chairman of Usaha Tegas Sdn. Bhd.[1] and founder of Yu Cai Foundation (YCF).[2] Nicknamed A.K., currently[update] he is estimated to have a net worth of US$5.8 billion[3] according to Forbes' latest annual list of wealthiest people, making him the third-wealthiest in Malaysia.[4]
Ananda Krishnan shuns public exposure[5] and is known to maintain a low profile for a person of his stature.