Mr. A. M. Naik is Chairman Emeritus of Larsen & Toubro Limited, one of India’s most respected conglomerates, a Company he has served for nearly 6 decades. Additionally, Mr. Naik is the Chairman of L&T Employees Trust, and he also serves as the Honorary Consul General of Denmark. He is widely credited with sharpening the Company’s focus on key, high-value businesses. In his personal capacity, Mr. Naik has over the past few years increasingly devoted time to philanthropy. His service to nation, industry and society has secured high national recognition, including the Padma Vibhushan in 2019, the Padma Bhushan in 2009 and a host of awards from industry bodies, academia and the media.

In 2009, as part of his private philanthropic initiatives, Mr. Naik set up two trusts to promote causes that have always been close to his heart. The Nirali Memorial Medical Trust focuses on extending modern healthcare to the needy. The Naik Charitable Trust helps in propagating education and skill-building. Both institutions work towards making a significant difference to the lives and livelihoods of the community.