How MRF’s 102-member promoter family has stayed united for 80 years

The founder’s third generation continues to be actively involved in the business; This is a rare situation among family businesses in the country. KM Mammen’s elder son Rahul is the managing director of MRF, while his younger son Samir Thariyan Mappillai is the managing director. Mammen’s nephew Varun, who is the son of the late Ravi Mammen, is also on the board of directors, KM Mammen’s wife Ambika Mammen and Arun Mammen’s wife Cibi Mammen are also on the board of directors.