Mr. Karan G. Adani has been Chief Executive Officer of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZL) of Adani Enterprises Limited since January 1, 2016. He holds a degree in economics from Purdue University, USA. He belongs to a business family and is the son of Indian Business tycoon "Gautam Shantilal Adani", the chairman and founder of the Adani Group.