Ashwin Chimanlal Choksi (1944 – 19 September 2018) was an Indian billionaire businessman and the non-executive chairman of Asian Paints Ltd, India's largest paint company. He was among the top 100 richest Indians.[1]
Early life
Ashwin Choksi was born in 1944 in Mumbai. His father Chimanlal Choksi was one of the co-founders of Asian Paints. Choksi completed his master's in commerce from Sydenham College, Mumbai.[2]
Career
Choksi joined the family business Asian Paints in 1965. He became managing director and executive chairman,[3] and a non-executive director of Berger International.[4]
On 19 September 2018, Choksi died after a brief illness.[5]
Family
Choksi was married with two children, Ashish Choksi and Rupen Choksi, and they lived in Mumbai.[6]
References
- ↑ India Rich List - Ashwin Choksi. Forbes.
- ↑ Ashwin Choksi.
- ↑ Old Canvas, fresh colours.
- ↑ Ashwin Chimanlal Choksi.
- ↑ Ashwin Choksi Non-Executive Chairman of Asian Paints passes away(22 September 2018).
- ↑ Forbes profile: Ashwin Choksi. Forbes.