Ravi Uppal (Indian Businessman) Age, Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Businessman
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	01/01/1955
Age	71 years
Birthplace	Bhilai, Chhattisgarh

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Bio/Wiki

Ravi Uppal is a distinguished entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors. He has held senior leadership positions at major organizations including Jindal Steel and Power Limited Group (as Managing Director and Group CEO), Larsen & Toubro Group (as Whole-time Director and President & CEO – Power), ABB Group (as President of Global Markets and Member of Group Executive Committee), and founded Volvo India operations. He has also initiated SISCOL, focusing on steel-based civil and industrial infrastructure projects in India.

Physical Stats & More

Height	168 cm (5' 6")
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Grey

Educational Qualification(s)

TCIL	Advanced Management Program at Wharton Business School, USA Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering at IIT Delhi Management degree at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Personal Life

Early passion for sports shaped his leadership style, emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and strategic thinking
Deeply committed to mentorship and guiding young entrepreneurs towards success
Fervent advocate for community engagement and development, actively working on initiatives to combat water scarcity and support underprivileged communities in Chhattisgarh, India

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married

Family

Wife	Geeta
Children	Neel Nidhi

Career

Awards, Honours, Achievements	Knight of the Royal Order of the Polar Star Award Marketing Award of the Institute of Marketing Management India’s Best of the Best’ title awarded by the Smart Manager magazine
Career Milestones	1980: Joined ABB 1995-2000: Founding Managing Director and Country Manager of Volvo India, successfully repositioned Volvo trucks as investment rather than consumption 2001: Returned to ABB as Country Manager for India 2005-2008: Regional Manager for South Asia at ABB; appointed President of Global Markets and Member of ABB Group Executive Committee in July 2007 2008: Left ABB to pursue career outside the company; remained non-executive chairman of ABB India 2009-2012: Head of L&T's power vertical, grew the power business 22 times to Rs 8,000 crore 2012 onwards: Joined Jindal Steel & Power Ltd as Managing Director and Group CEO Current: Managing Director of Empire One Global Real Estate, pioneering sustainable real estate development
Notable Business Achievements	At ABB India: grew company from Rs 800 crore sales and Rs 700 crore market cap to Rs 8,000 crore in five years At Volvo India: successfully changed market perception of Volvo trucks from luxury consumption to investment, establishing the brand in India At L&T Power: expanded power business 22 times between 2009 and 2012 to Rs 8,000 crore At Empire One Global Real Estate: established sustainable real estate development company that took approximately three years to become profitable

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Ravi Uppal is an Indian businessman detained in Dubai on 13 December 2023 due to involvement in the Mahadev online betting app.
2. He has over 40 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors in various leadership roles at organizations like Jindal Steel and Power Limited Group, L&T Group, and ABB Group, as well as founding Volvo in India and venturing into steel-based projects with SISCOL.
3. Uppal actively participates in industry forums like CII, FICCI, and AIMA and is keen on social and community development in India.
4. He has served on boards of companies like BAE, Actis Private Equity, and Page Industries, as well as the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.
5. Born into an upper-middle-class family, Uppal pursued studies at IIT and later IIM, Ahmedabad, before embarking on his distinguished career.
6. Throughout his career, he worked in various countries, including Germany, Sweden, Iraq, Qatar, and India, holding significant leadership positions.
7. Uppal faced challenges related to skin color while working in Sweden and Iraq, which impacted his career decisions.
8. He achieved significant success in roles at ABB, Volvo, and ABB India, contributing to substantial growth and impactful changes in organizational strategies.
9. Although he faced legal issues related to his involvement in the Mahadev online betting app in Dubai, Uppal's achievements and contributions in the business world remain noteworthy.
10. He has over 40 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors in various leadership positions at organizations like Jindal Steel and Power Limited Group, L&T Group, and ABB Group, as well as founding Volvo in India and venturing into steel-based projects with SISCOL.
11. Early in his career, he took a significant financial risk that did not pay off, leading to a major project failure. He overcame this by reassessing his approach to risk management and seeking mentorship in areas where he lacked expertise.
12. His approach to bringing ideas to life involves discussing new concepts with his team to refine feasibility, developing prototypes or pilot projects for real-world testing, and making necessary adjustments based on feedback before full-scale implementation.
13. Born into an upper-middle-class family in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, Uppal pursued studies at IIT Delhi and later IIM Ahmedabad, before embarking on his distinguished career.

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