Meet Aneesha Gandhi Tewari, the daughter of Leena Tewari, who ranks as the fifth richest woman in India with a substantial net worth of $3.2 billion. Aneesha holds an Honors degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Brown University in Providence, USA, and has further earned a PhD in Molecular Biology from the globally renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, USA.
In August 2022, Aneesha assumed the director role on the board of USV, a privately held company. Despite their significant financial standing, Aneesha and her mother, Leena Tewari, maintain a low profile.
Leena Tewari, the chairperson of USV India, stands out as one of the top female entrepreneurs in the country. Boasting a net worth of $3.2 billion, she ranks among influential figures such as Biocon’s Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and Nykaa’s Falguni Nayar.
Leena inherited her wealth from a substantial pharmaceutical company established by her father, Vithal Gandhi, in collaboration with Revlon in 1961. Today, the company is one of India’s top five in the cardiovascular and diabetic medicines segment.
A graduate of Mumbai University with a BCom degree, Leena pursued her MBA at Boston University. Beyond her business achievements, the 65-year-old businesswoman actively participates in humanitarian efforts, particularly in supporting causes aimed at educating underprivileged women. In her leisure time, Leena Tewari indulges in her passion for travel.
