Ashwin Suryakant Dan was an Indian billionaire businessman, and the non-executive chairman of Asian Paints Ltd, India’s largest paint company. He passed away on September 28. From being a chemist to building his massive empire, Ashwin Dani’s journey is a testament to the power of hard work and dedication.
In this article, we’ll take a look at Ashwin Dani’s lifestyle, career journey, education, and net worth.
Ashwin Dani’s career and journey
Ashwin Dani started working as a chemist in Detroit. In 1968, Ashwin Dani decided to join his family business, Asian Paints as a senior executive. Over the years, he worked hard, and in 1997, he climbed the ranks and became the Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Asian Paints. While he was the R&D director, Ashwin Dani invested heavily in research and that helped the company attain new heights. Currently, Asian Paints is one of the largest paint companies in India, the third-largest in Asia, and the ninth-largest globally.
Ashwin Dani: Education
Ashwin Dani went to Mumbai University in 1966 for his graduation in Chemistry. He then went to the United States to pursue a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Akron.
Ashwin Dani: Family
Son of Suryakant, one of the four founders of the Asian Paints, Ashwin Dani married Ina Dani and has three children. His son, Malav, is also a member of the company’s board.
Ashwin Dani: Net worth
Ashwin Dani’s net worth was $8 billion at the time of his passing, Forbes reported. In the financial year ended March, Asian Paints reported revenue of $4.1 billion, indicating an increase of 19 percent from the previous year, states the report.