Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon |
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| Summary | Chandrika Tandon is a multi-faceted individual known for her contributions as a businesswoman, philanthropist, and an accomplished vocalist and composer. Raised in a Tamil Brahmin family in Chennai, she defied early marital expectations to pursue higher education and a successful career. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Holy Angels Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai | ||||
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Personal Life
| Hometown | Chennai |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Ranjan Tandon |
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Family
| Father | (Deceased) State Banker of Hydroelectricity | ||||
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| Mother | Musician | ||||
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| Spouse | Ranjan Tandon | ||||
| Children | Lita Tandon |
Career
| Overview | Chandrika has had a distinguished career starting from her executive role at Citibank during the Lebanese Civil War to becoming the first Indian American partner at McKinsey & Company. She founded Tandon Capital Associates in 1992, focusing on measurable transformations in financial institutions. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/chandrikatandon/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/chandrikatandon/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandrikatandon/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Chandrika was raised in a conservative Tamil Brahmin family and faced significant cultural pressure regarding marriage. | |
| She initially aimed to attend law school but was encouraged to pursue business instead. | |
| Secured a place in IIM Ahmedabad as one of only eight women in her class. | |
| Founded the Boyd-Tandon School of Business at Madras Christian College and remains involved with her alma mater. | |
| Her dedication to education was evident when she led a hunger strike to attend college. | |
| Chandrika launched 'Soul Chants Music,' creating a platform for global music. | |
| She was impressed by the legendary principal of her college, Alexander Boyd, fostering her commitment to that institution. |
