Anant has over 20 years of experience, including as Managing Director & CEO of CEAT through a transformative 10-year period from 2012 to 2023, during which the company saw a 25X increase in market capitalization, received Lighthouse recognition by the World Economic Forum and won the prestigious Deming Grand Prize in 2023, making it the first tyre company in the world to receive this accolade. He has also worked at KEC and Hindustan Unilever. Anant has been recognised by Forbes as the “Next Generation Business Leader of the Year” in 2017 and as “India’s 40 under 40 Business Leaders” by Economic Times-Spencer Stuart. He is also the recipient of “Kabiller Science of Empathy Prize” from the Kellogg School of Management.

Anant is passionate about building a purpose-led organisation which can create a positive impact on the society. He has steered the sustainability charter across the RPG Group. His experience, expertise, and deep understanding of climate-related issues are visible through the Group’s commitments on decarbonisation and stewardship towards a greener planet.

Anant is Vice-President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), and the former Chairman of the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA). Anant has completed his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management and B.Sc (Economics) from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.