Megha Mittal, an accomplished Indian entrepreneur, gained recognition as the Chairman and CEO of the famous German luxury brand Escada. Born in a Hyderabadi family in Kolkata, Megha’s academic journey began at Hyderabad Public School. She later moved to the United States to study economics and management at the prestigious Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania.

Her professional career began at Goldman Sachs, where she worked as an analyst in the investment bank’s research department. But Megha’s interests took a creative turn in 2003 when she earned a PhD in Architectural Interior Design at the Inchbald School of Design in London. Her diverse expertise led her to lead Escada in 2009, which was an important milestone in her career.

Megha is married to Aditya Mittal, CEO of ArcelorMittal and son of billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, whose fortune is estimated at 1.4 lakh crore, according to Forbes. The couple, who married in 1998, are the proud parents of two children. In addition to their professional pursuits, Megha and Aditya are dedicated philanthropists, contributing generously to initiatives focused on children’s health in both India and the UK.