Quick Info
| Profession | Businesswoman, Philanthropist, Vocalist, Composer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/06/1954 |
| Age | 71 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Latest News about Chandrika Tandon
15/01/2026
In January 2026, IIM Ahmedabad announced the Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence. The new school is intended to advance research, education, and governance around AI while connecting global technological progress with Indian data, institutions, and real-world needs.
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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 pursued higher education and built a distinguished career in business and music. She is the first Indian-American woman partner at McKinsey & Company and the founder of Tandon Capital Associates, with a mission to elevate human happiness through economic and emotional empowerment. |
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
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Husband | Ranjan Tandon |
Relationships & More
| Children | Lita Tandon | ||||
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Family
| Father | (Deceased) State Banker |
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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 in Beirut during the Lebanese Civil War to becoming the first Indian-American woman partner at McKinsey & Company. She founded Tandon Capital Associates in 1992, focusing on measurable transformations in financial institutions. She has worked with over 40 companies globally on projects involving major financial and operational restructuring, global and domestic strategy, organizational redesign, and culture change. |
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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
| 1. Chandrika was raised in a conservative Tamil Brahmin family and faced significant cultural pressure regarding marriage. | |
| 2. She initially aimed to attend law school but was encouraged to pursue business instead. | |
| 3. Secured a place in IIM Ahmedabad as one of only eight women in her class. | |
| 4. Founded the Boyd-Tandon School of Business at Madras Christian College and remains involved with her alma mater. | |
| 5. Her dedication to education was evident when she led a hunger strike to attend college. | |
| 6. Chandrika launched 'Soul Chants Music,' creating a platform for global music. | |
| 7. She was impressed by the legendary principal of her college, Alexander Boyd, fostering her commitment to that institution. | |
| 8. Trained under masters in Hindustani, Carnatic, and Western musical traditions. | |
| 9. Worked as a trader at Citibank in Beirut during Lebanon's worst civil war in modern history. | |
| 10. Led a hunger strike for almost two days to convince her mother to allow her to attend college | |
| 11. Trained under an Indian master who taught at Wesleyan University | |
| 12. Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees at NYU | |
| 13. Former Dean's Council Member at NYU Wagner School of Public Policy |