Isha Ambani
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| Born | October 23, 1991 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | India |
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| Spouse(s) | Anand Piramal |
| Children | 2 |
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Isha Ambani (born October 23, 1991) is an Indian businesswoman, philanthropist, and billionaire heiress.[1] She is the managing director of Ajio, an online fashion and lifestyle brand. She is also a member of the board of directors at Reliance Industries and an executive committee member of Reliance Jio Infocomm.[2]
Isha is widely recognized as a young and dynamic businesswoman who has made significant contributions in the fields of business and philanthropy in India. Her work with the Reliance Foundation has helped improve the lives of many underprivileged people in India, and her contributions to the growth and development of Reliance Industries and Jio have been noteworthy.[3]
Early life and education
Isha was born and raised in Mumbai, India. She was born into one of the most prestigious and wealthiest families in India, the Ambani family. Her father, Mukesh Ambani, is the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, while her mother, Nita Ambani, is the founder of the Reliance Foundation. Isha has a twin brother named Akash Ambani and a younger brother named Anant Ambani.[4]
Isha completed her early education at Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Mumbai. She later went on to pursue a degree in psychology and South Asian studies from Yale University in the United States. She further obtained her Master's degree in Business Administration from the Stanford Graduate School of Business in California.[5]
Career
After completing her studies, Isha started working as a business analyst at McKinsey & Company.[6]
In 2014, Isha returned to India and joined her father's company, Reliance Industries, as a member of the board of directors. She is also a member of the executive committee of Reliance Jio Infocomm, the telecommunications arm of Reliance Industries. She has also played an instrumental role in the development of Jio's digital services and has been at the forefront of the company's initiatives to provide affordable and accessible digital connectivity to millions of people in India.[7]
In 2016, Isha launched Ajio, an online fashion brand that is a subsidiary of Reliance Retail. She serves as the company’s managing director, overseeing the branding and management segments.[8]
In addition, she is involved in the management of the family's philanthropic organization, the Reliance Foundation. Isha has been actively involved in several initiatives of the Reliance Foundation, which works towards improving the quality of education, healthcare, and livelihood opportunities for underprivileged people in India.[9]
Personal life
In 2018, Isha Ambani got married to Anand Piramal, the son of industrialist Ajay Piramal. Together, the couple has twin children: a son named Krishna and a daughter named Aadiya. In addition to her business and philanthropic endeavors, Isha is also a trained pianist and has performed at several events.[10]
Awards and recognitions
- In 2015, she secured a position among the twelve Most Powerful Upcoming Businesswomen of Asia.
- She is also the second-youngest billionaire heiress on the Forbes list, with a net worth of $70 million.
- Isha has also been credited with the GenNext Entrepreneur Award at the 12th Forbes India Leadership Awards 2023.[11]
In the media
References
- ↑ "Isha Ambani Height, Age, Husband, Children, Family, Biography & More » StarsUnfolded". starsunfolded.com. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ↑ "isha ambani: Latest News & Videos, Photos about isha ambani | The Economic Times - Page 1". The Economic Times. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ↑ "Isha Ambani to Namita Thapar: Let's take a look at the luxurious houses of India's top businesswomen". Financialexpress. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ↑ "Isha Ambani: Her Father's Daughter". Forbes India. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ↑ "Isha Ambani's degrees: A curious move for a billionaire heiress". studyinternational.com. 6 April 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ↑ Nast, Condé. "Isha Ambani". Vogue India. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ↑ "NMACC India In Fashion: Nita Ambani, Radhika Merchant, Isha Ambani to mom-to-be Shloka Ambani, who wore what on Day 2". Hindustan Times. 2 April 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ↑ "Reliance's Isha Ambani - From A Powerhouse Twin To Mother To Twins". www.businesstoday.in. 26 December 2022. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ↑ "Watch: Isha Ambani hosts a lavish party at her luxurious home, videos and photos go viral". DNA India. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ↑ "Isha Ambani opts for a cozy look as she steps out for a causal date night with hubby Anand Piramal". The Economic Times. 18 April 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ↑ "Isha Ambani gets GenNext Entrepreneur award at Forbes India Leadership Awards 2023". cnbctv18.com. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2023.