Kavya Maran (born 1 November 1991) is an Indian businessperson, CEO and co-owner[1] of Sunrisers Hyderabad in Indian Premier League (IPL)[2] and Sunrisers Eastern Cape in SA20 League. She is the daughter of Kalanithi Maran, the chairman and founder of the Sun Group.[3][4]
Kavya Maran | |
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| Born | 3 November 1991 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Stella Maris College, Chennai,
New York University Stern School of Business (MBA) |
| Occupation(s) | • Businessperson • CEO of Sunrisers Hyderabad and Eastern Cape |
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Early life education edit
She was born in Chennai. She completed her Bachelor of Commerce degree at Stella Maris College in Chennai in 2012. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from New York University Stern School of Business, which she earned in 2016.[5]
Career edit
Kaviya joined the Sun Group, the conglomerate founded by her father, which is one of the largest media networks in Asia[6]. She began her professional journey by overseeing operations of Sun TV Network and Sun Music[6], among other FM channels under the Sun Group umbrella.
In 2018, she was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sunrisers Hyderabad[6], the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owned by the Sun Group. Under her leadership, the team has seen both successes and challenges in the league.
Awards edit
In January 2024, Kavya was awarded the 'Face and Force Behind Sunrisers Hyderabad[7]' at the Devi Awards[8], in recognition of her significant contributions to the franchise.
Net Worth edit
Kaviya's net worth is estimated to be around $50 million[9] (approximately Rs. 409 crore), making her one of the wealthiest young businesswomen in India[10].
References edit
- ^ "Who Is Kavya Maran? The CEO Of Sunrisers Hyderabad". One India. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ "Meet Kavya Maran, the Sunrisers Hyderabad CEO Making Waves in IPL Season; all about her Network and Business". Times Now Digital. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ^ "All you need to know about SunRisers Hyderabad CEO amid IPL Auction 2024". mint. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ "IPL Auction 2024: Meet Kavya Maran, the CEO of SunRisers Hyderabad". mint. 19 December 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ "SRH CEO Kavya Maran's Education, Net Worth". India.com. 25 April 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ a b c "Sun TV Network inducts Kaviya Maran to its Board; names R Mahesh Kumar as Managing Director". 22 March 2019. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ S, Praveen Kumar (26 January 2024). "Devi Awards 2024: Of women, grit, grace and glory". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Kumar, Praveen (25 January 2024). "Devi Awards 2024: Of women, grit and glory". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Exploring the impressive net worth of SunRisers Hyderabad co-owner, Kavya Maran". Financialexpress. 22 December 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Livemint (19 December 2023). "IPL Auction 2024: Meet Kavya Maran, the CEO of SunRisers Hyderabad". mint. Retrieved 1 May 2024.