Early Life
Sanjiv Goenka was born on January 29, 1961, in Kolkata, India, into a prominent Marwari business family. He is the son of Rama Prasad Goenka, the founder of RPG Enterprises. Sanjiv completed his schooling at St. Xavier's Collegiate School in Kolkata and earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, in 1981.
Rise to Success
Sanjiv Goenka began his career in 1984 with the family-owned RPG Enterprises. He rose through the ranks, leading key subsidiaries such as CESC and Philips Carbon Black. In 2011, following a family business split, he founded the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group (RPSG Group), which quickly expanded. He is known for his early-stage investments and his strategic vision in diversifying the group's portfolio across various sectors.
Key Business Strategies
Goenka's business strategies focus on diversification and strategic acquisitions. Key strategies include restructuring and expanding CESC into multiple companies and acquiring companies such as Spencer's Retail and Firstsource Solutions. His leadership has been crucial in driving the RPSG Group's growth, employing over 50,000 people worldwide, and serving more than 500,000 shareholders.
Philanthropy
Sanjiv Goenka is involved in charitable activities, supporting causes like education and healthcare. He is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Woodlands Medical Centre, Ltd. Moreover, he was appointed to the Padma Award committee in 2023, highlighting his contributions to society.
