Suresh Nanda
Indian businessman and naval officer
Suresh Nanda (born 1 June 1941) is an Indian businessman and former naval officer. Nanda was a Lieutenant Commander in the Indian Navy, before starting his business career in the 1970s. In his business career, Nanda's business interests have been the defence, hospitality, information technology and infrastructure industries.
Early life and education
Suresh Nanda was born to Admiral Sardarilal Mathradas Nanda and Sumitra Nanda in Karachi, British India. His father, Sardarilal Mathradas, had also served as the Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy. Nanda studied in St. Columba's School, Delhi, the same school where notable people, including Shah Rukh Khan, Rahul Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi and officers of the Indian Armed Forces like Rana Chhina, Arun Khetarpal and DS Hooda, had studied.
Navy career
Nanda graduated from the 16th course of the National Defence Academy and joined the Indian Navy. He eventually reached the rank of Lieutenant Commander; however, Nanda left the Indian Navy while serving as his father's flag lieutenant because “his father’s looming personality ensured he never got credit for anything he did.”
Business career
Nanda began his business career after leaving the Indian Navy and by the 1970s, he joined his father's company, Crown Corporation. His, father Sardarilal Mathradas, had set up the company after to re-employ retired naval personnel.
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