Anand Mahindra, born on May 1, 1955, in Mumbai, is the chairman and managing director of Mahindra & Mahindra, aiming to develop a customer-centric organization and achieve a collaborative supply chain. Under his leadership, Mahindra became a leader in SUVs and utility vehicles in India, with notable successes including the launch of the Scorpio in 2002. His accolades include the Forbes Entrepreneur of the Year award and recognition from Ratan Tata for his contributions to business.