Sudha Reddy
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| Born | December 10, 1978 Vuyyuru, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Fashion design and microbiology |
| Occupation(s) | Businesswoman and philanthropist |
| Title | Director of Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL) and chairperson, Sudha Reddy Foundation |
| Spouse | Megha Krishna Reddy |
| Children | 2 |
Sudha Reddy is an Indian businesswoman and philanthropist.[1] She is the director of the MEIL Group (Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited),[2] a business conglomerate headquartered in Hyderabad, India, founded in 1989 by P. P. Reddy and her uncle P.V. Krishna Reddy. Sudha is also the chairperson of the Sudha Reddy Foundation.[3][4]
She has received several awards, including the national Champions of Change in 2022, and the Woman Pioneer of the Year Award by AsiaOne in Dubai for her philanthropic work in 2023.
Early life and education
Sudha Reddy, born on December 10, 1978, in Vuyyuru, Andhra Pradesh, grew up in a simple family with her parents, grandparents, and elder sister. Her father, K. B. Reddy, worked at the State Bank of India and her grandparents had an agricultural background. Sudha completed her primary education in Vuyyuru itself, pursued a degree in microbiology, but later followed her passion for fashion by earning a degree at NIFT.[1]
Career
Following her marriage to Krishna Reddy, Sudha Reddy assumed responsibilities related to the family's properties and investments.
MEIL
Sudha's involvement eventually led to her role as a director, attained through collaboration on various projects with MEIL. As a director, her primary focus was on MEIL's corporate social outreach, community collaboration, wellness programs, and ventures in the hospitality sector.[5]
She played a role in the establishment of the SR Foundation.[6] The foundation is also involved in initiatives related to education enhancement, scholarships, and the empowerment of marginalized communities.[7]
The SR Foundation worked with various foundations, such as UNICEF, to improve adolescent care in specific states in India. This included partnerships with Eva Longoria and the Global Gift Foundation for initiatives benefiting underprivileged children affected by chronic diseases. Also, there was collaboration with Elizabeth Hurley to support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.[2][8]
Sudha has worked with organizations such as Action Against Hunger, Fight Hunger Foundation, Global Peace Foundation, and the Mother Teresa Foundation.[4] She received the 2022 Champions of Change Award from the Telangana Government and contributed to Action Contre La Faim, becoming a Global Gifter for the Global Gift Foundation in 2022.
Sudha is a board member at Andhra University for Mechanical Engineering, a public university in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh and serves as the chairperson at NRI General Hospital.[9]
Personal life
Sudha is married to businessman Megha Krishna Reddy and has two sons.[10] She lives in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.[11]
References
- ^ a b "Meet Sudha Reddy, the director of MEIL; know how she started her journey from a small town in Andhra Pradesh and became a successful billionaire". The Financial Express. 18 October 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ a b Mishra, Shubhi (14 September 2021). "Who is Sudha Reddy, only Indian to attend the MET Gala 2021". India Today.
- ^ AR, Reshmi (21 May 2023). "After Cannes, Sudha Reddy Sets Her eyes on Oscars and Grammys". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ a b Palaparthi, Srividya (20 November 2018). "Black and Gold Rolls Royce, This Fashion event's showstopper!". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ Luzern, Mandarin Oriental (20 October 2022). "Meet Sudha Reddy, the global icon from Hyderabad who's making waves". Condé Nast Traveller. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ "Philanthropist Sudha Reddy becomes first Hyderabadi to join Global Gift Foundation family". Telangana Today. 22 November 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ "Stylish Humanitarian Sudha Reddy Sparkles At White House Correspondents' Dinner". Business World. 5 April 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ "City industrialist donates Rs 1 crore towards cancer". The New Indian Express. 20 December 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ "Guntur: MEIL donates 2 ambulances to NRI hospital". www.thehansindia.com. 28 October 2021. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ Singh, Vishwaveer (14 May 2022). "Sudha Reddy On Rubbing Shoulders With Anna Wintour And Gigi Hadid And Her Fabulous Life". HELLO! India.
- ^ "Pragnya Ayyagari meets philanthropist Sudha Reddy". The Times of India. 8 September 2022. ISSN 0971-8257.