Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/03/1937 |
| Age | 89 years |
| Birthplace | Nellore, Andhra Pradesh |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Gunupati Venkata Krishna Reddy is a philanthropist and entrepreneur who founded and chairs the GVK Group, a business conglomerate with a predominant focus on infrastructure development. He began his career at age 21 by taking over his family's construction business, initially focusing on major irrigation projects including bridges, dams, and irrigation canals. A key milestone was winning the Jegurupadu Combined Cycle Power Plant project in Andhra Pradesh in 1990, which enabled the business to scale up, form international collaborations, and achieve national recognition. Under his leadership, GVK expanded into airports, roads, power, hospitality, and life sciences sectors. He also heads GVK EMRI, the corporate social responsibility initiative providing emergency response services across 15 states and two Union Territories of India. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 191 cm |
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| Weight | 85 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Silvery White |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Schooling | Basic schooling from Kothur Village, early college from Nellore |
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| Graduation | Graduated from Hyderabad |
| Advanced Management | Owner/President Management (OPM) Program from Harvard Business School, USA |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 22/03/1937 |
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| Age (as of 2023) | 86 Years |
| Birthplace | Nellore, Andhra Pradesh |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Hometown | Nellore, Andhra Pradesh |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Playing lawn tennis |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Spouse | Mrs. Indira Reddy | ||||
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Career
| Awards, Honours, Achievements |
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| Company | GVK Group (Founder and Chairman) |
| Career Start | Age 21, took over family construction business |
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| Business Sectors | Infrastructure development, airports, roads, power, hospitality, life sciences, emergency response services |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dr GV Krishna Reddy founded and chairs GVK, a diverse business group primarily focused on infrastructure. | |
| 2. Under his leadership, GVK completed significant projects like India's first Independent Power Project in Andhra Pradesh, a six-lane expressway in Rajasthan, and modernizing Mumbai's airport. | |
| 3. Venturing into tourism, he collaborated with Taj Group to launch Taj GVK hotels in various cities. | |
| 4. Dr GV Krishna Reddy's cherished project is GVK EMRI, setting standards in emergency services nationwide. | |
| 5. GVK EMRI operates India's sole organized free emergency service, serving 15 states and 2 Union Territories. | |
| 6. The service employs 50,000 staff, runs 14,000 ambulances, and covers 850 million people, saving countless lives annually. | |
| 7. In 2016, GVK EMRI Lanka launched 1900 Suwaseriya with the Sri Lankan Government, supported by India. | |
| 8. In 2018, Sri Lanka expanded the service nationwide with technical help from GVK EMRI. | |
| 9. Dr GV Krishna Reddy actively supports community work through the GVK Foundation. | |
| 10. He donated land and funded the GVK ChinmayaVidyalaya in Andhra Pradesh, along with establishing a tennis academy in Hyderabad. | |
| 11. The GVK Foundation also financed a high-tech Radiology Department at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Nellore. | |
| 12. In 2009, he was elected as the Chairman of 108 Ambulance for Andhra Pradesh. |