Sudha Reddy
| Sudha Reddy | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 10, 1978 Vuyyuru, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| 🏫 Education | Fashion designing and microbiology |
| 💼 Occupation | Businesswoman and philanthropist |
| Title | Director of Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL) and Chairperson, Sudha Reddy Foundation |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Megha Krishna Reddy |
| 👶 Children | 2 |
Sudha Reddy is an Indian businesswoman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, currently serving as the director at Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL).[1] She is also the chairperson of the Sudha Reddy Foundation, which focuses on supporting women and children.[2]
Early life and education
Sudha Reddy, born on December 10, 1978, in Vuyyuru, Andhra Pradesh, grew up in a simple middle-class 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, pursued a degree in microbiology, but later followed her passion for fashion by earning a degree at NIFT.[3]
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.[4]
SR Foundation
She played a role in the establishment of the SR Foundation, an organization focused on addressing challenges in cancer care, supporting women and children, tackling healthcare issues, and improving medical facilities.[5] The foundation is also involved in initiatives related to education enhancement, scholarships, healthcare support, and the empowerment of marginalized communities.[6]
The SR Foundation collaborates with global foundations, including UNICEF, to improve adolescent care in specific states in India. This includes partnerships with Eva Longoria and the Global Gift Foundation for initiatives benefiting underprivileged children affected by chronic diseases. Additionally, there is collaboration with Elizabeth Hurley to support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.[7][8]
Sudha has worked with organizations such as Action Against Hunger, Fight Hunger Foundation, Global Peace Foundation, and the Mother Teresa Foundation.[9] 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 also serves on the board at Andhra University for Mechanical Engineering[10] and as the chairperson at NRI General Hospital.[11]
Participation in international events
Sudha has been part of various international events, including the Met Gala,[12] Paris Haute Couture Week, Paris Fashion Week, Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition, Annual First Ladies Luncheon, State Of Qatar WHC Soiree, Ceremonial Service For The Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire and the Cannes Film Festival.[13] In 2021, she attended the Met Gala[14] and the Cannes Film Festival, walking the red carpet for the premiere of Leonardo DiCaprio's film, Killers Of The Flower Moon.[15]
Personal life
Sudha is married to businessman Megha Krishna Reddy[16] and has two sons, P.V. Manas Reddy and P.V. Pranav Reddy.[17] She resides in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.[18]
Awards and recognition
- In 2021, Sudha was honored with the Young Indian Women Achievers Under 45 Award.[3]
- In 2022, she was honored with the Champions of Change Telangana Award.[19]
- In 2023, Sudha received the Woman Pioneer of the Year 2023 Award for her contributions to the fields of business and philanthropy.[20]
- In 2023, She was featured on the cover of Tycoon Global Media & Magazines in December, and she appeared on Season 10 of ET Now's Leaders of Tomorrow in 2023.[3]
- In 2023, she was felicitated with the ‘World’s Best Leader,’ by the WCRC at the British Parliament.[21]
- In 2023, she was featured on Season 10 of ET Now's Leaders of Tomorrow.[3]
References
- ↑ "Entrepreneur & Philanthropist Sudha Reddy Stuns With Her Cannes 2023 Debut". grazia.co.in.
- ↑ AR, Reshmi (May 21, 2023). "After Cannes, Sudha Reddy Sets Her eyes on Oscars and Grammys". Deccanchronicle.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "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". Financialexpress. 2023-10-18.
- ↑ "Meet Sudha Reddy, the global icon from Hyderabad who's making waves". Condé Nast Traveller India. 2022-10-20.
- ↑ "Philanthropist Sudha Reddy becomes first Hyderabadi to join Global Gift Foundation family". Telangana Today. 2022-11-22.
- ↑ "Stylish Humanitarian Sudha Reddy Sparkles At White House Correspondents' Dinner". Businessworld.
- ↑ Mishra, Shubhi (September 14, 2021). "Who is Sudha Reddy, only Indian to attend the MET Gala 2021?". Indiatoday.
- ↑ "City industrialist donates Rs 1 crore towards cancer". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ↑ "Black and Gold Rolls Royce, This Fashion event's showstopper!". The New Indian Express.
- ↑ "8th Edition Of Global Business Summit".
- ↑ "Guntur: MEIL donates 2 ambulances to NRI hospital". www.thehansindia.com. 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ↑ Bhavani, Divya Kala (2021-09-16). "Sudha Reddy, the star-spangled Hyderabadi at the 2021 Met Gala". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X.
- ↑ "Adding another feather in her cap, Sudha Reddy marks her debut at the Cannes Film Festival 2023". Vogue India. 2023-05-24.
- ↑ "Met Gala 2021: Philanthropist Sudha Reddy to make red carpet debut in Falguni Shane Peacock gown". The Indian Express. 2021-09-13.
- ↑ "Cannes 2023: Sudha Reddy Stuns In Falguni and Shane Peacock Ensemble At Red Carpet For Leonardo DiCaprio's Film". TimesNow. 2023-05-22.
- ↑ "Meet Sudha Reddy, The Only Indian To Walk At The Met Gala 2021". SheThePeople. September 14, 2021.
- ↑ "Sudha Reddy On Rubbing Shoulders With Anna Wintour And Gigi Hadid And Her Fabulous Life". HELLO! India. 2022-05-14. Archived from the original on 2024-03-05.
- ↑ "Pragnya Ayyagari meets philanthropist Sudha Reddy". The Times of India. 2022-09-08. ISSN 0971-8257.
- ↑ Sharma, Swati (September 23, 2022). "Living life on her own terms". Deccanchronicle.
- ↑ "Sudha Reddy Honored with Asia One Award". Telangana Today. 2023-07-18.
- ↑ "Indian Jewellery Shines In London With Ten Times Guinness World Record Holder Ganesh Idol As The Highlight". Free Press Journal. October 21, 2023.
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