At 65, Leena Tewari epitomizes a life of balance—running a successful business empire while engaging in humanitarian efforts and indulging her passion for travel.
At 65, Leena Tewari epitomizes a life of balance—running a successful business empire while engaging in humanitarian efforts and indulging her passion for travel.
Aneesha Gandhi Tewari is the daughter of Leena Tewari, one of India’s wealthiest women. She has an excellent academic and professional profile: a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology degree from Brown University and a PhD in Molecular Biology from the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In August 2022, she joined the board of directors at USV, her mother’s pharmaceutical powerhouse. Despite their huge success, Aneesha and Leena keep a remarkably low profile.
Leena Tewari is the chairperson of USV India, a leading pharmaceutical company that ranks among the top five in India’s cardiovascular and diabetes medication sectors. She started as the daughter of Vithal Gandhi, who founded USV in collaboration with Revlon in 1961. Over the years, Leena has transformed the company into a trailblazer in the pharma industry.
Leena is a BCom from Mumbai University and an MBA from Boston University. She is a true mix of business acumen with a lasting sense of social cause. Her philanthropic efforts have been through empowering underprivileged women through education.
At 65, Leena Tewari epitomizes a life of balance—running a successful business empire while engaging in humanitarian efforts and indulging her passion for travel. Whether steering USV to new heights or supporting community initiatives, Leena continues to inspire as a business leader and changemaker.