Founder & CEO, Anthros Inc.

Anurag Dandiya was born in India. Mr. Dandiya’s father Mr. Subhash Dandiya, served the Indian Air Force in three wars as a fighter pilot and retired as a decorated Commanding Officer at the age of 52. Anurag attended The Air Force School (est: 1955) in New Delhi, India and went on to attend the elite St. Stephens College known to produce a long line of distinguished alumni since being established in 1881 by Cambridge University, England.

While at The Air Force Boarding School and St. Stephens, Mr. Dandiya was an avid competitor. Anurag represented both his alma mater and several local clubs in cricket. During his senior year, Anurag was appointed The Air Force School Cricket Team Captain and led his team to win several domestic & international championships. Anurag participated in the fist ever Himalayan Car Rally at the age of 16, which is now known as the toughest rally event in Asia.

After completing his education at St. Stephens and graduating with a degree in Business Administration, Anurag traveled through Europe to broaden his cultural awareness visiting 18 countries in 12 months finally settling in the United States. In 1996, Anurag Dandiya began his career in Human Resource Outsourcing gaining notoriety by acquiring rapid market share while consistently re-engineering his operational service delivery model.

Anurag has served in various senior leadership capacities at the largest HR outsourcing companies with annual revenues in excess of $1.2 Billion. During his tenure, Mr. Dandiya spearheaded three major acquisitions, each over $100 million. Mr. Dandiya’s insight within the Human Capital Management discipline resulted in the largest contract known in the industry. Anurag negotiated a single contract with a five year term in the healthcare industry generating revenue over $400 million.

To further his growth, in 2011 Mr. Dandiya began attending Vistage International, an organization that coaches leaders to take their companies to the next level. That same year, Anurag was awarded “Rookie of the Year” in the Ferrari Club Racing Association and has since won several podium finishes. In 2012, 10 days after the passing of his father, Mr. Dandiya won the celebrated Daytona Race in the 360 Ferrari Challenge.

Today, Mr. Dandiya serves on the Board of Directors for The Florida Association of Professional Employer Organizations (FAPEO), an organization devoted to improving access to benefits for businesses through legislative initiatives. Mr. Dandiya is also heavily involved in fundraising for nonprofits and serves on the Board of Directors for Covenant Kids Manor. Anurag is also a founding member of Harris County Sheriffs office foundation, the 3rd largest Sheriffs office in the United States.