Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Anant Goenka's Leadership Journey: From Family Business to Innovation
Anant Goenka, from a long line of business leaders, talks about his path to becoming a leader.
He learned to lead by overcoming his fear of public speaking and by learning from others.
He went to top schools and worked in different companies before leading CEAT Tyres, where he helped grow the company by focusing on what customers wanted and improving its distribution.
Now, he is working on new technologies and businesses like AI and data analysis while also thinking about the balance between work and life.
His goal is to grow his company with innovation and focus.
Anant Goenka is the Vice Chairman of RPG Group, a company with a wide range of interests.
Goenka gained experience at several companies before taking charge of CEAT Tyres.
He spearheaded the revitalization of CEAT Tyres, focusing on customer needs and distribution.
Goenka now emphasizes technology and innovation within the RPG Group.
He balances ambitions for company expansion with personal life considerations.
- Who
- Anant Goenka, Vice Chairman of RPG Group.
- What
- Discusses his leadership journey, challenges, and strategies.
- When
- Interview conducted and published on September 1, 2025
- Where
- Worli, Mumbai at RPG House.
- Why
- To share his experiences in business, leadership, and company growth.
- Role
- Vice Chairman of RPG Group
- Family
- Grandson of Rama Prasad Goenka, son of Harsh Goenka
- Education
- Wharton School, Kellogg School of Management
- Previous Experience
- Hindustan Unilever, Accenture, Morgan Stanley
- Former MD of
- CEAT Tyres
- Focus Areas
- Technology, innovation, and building a new culture within RPG Group
- Current projects
- Zensar Technologies, Taabi Mobility, and KEC International.