Cyrus S. Poonawalla Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Cyrus S. Poonawalla (Cyrus Poonawalla)

Last Updated: 09 May, 2023 | Views: 619

Age: 83

Profession: Business Men

Other Profession(s): Entrepreneur, Businessperson

Famous For: Chairman And Managing Director Of The Cyrus Poonawalla Group

Higher Education: Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce, Pune

Net Worth: $24.3 billion

Cyrus S. Poonawalla Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth
11 May, 1941 (83 Years 06 Months 1 Day)
Birth Country
India
Birth State/Province
Maharashtra
Birth District
Pune
Birth Sign
Taurus
Religion
Parsi
Nationalities
Indian

Cyrus S. Poonawalla Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):
Cyrus S. Poonawalla is a multibillionaire businessman from India who serves as the president and general manager of the Cyrus Poonawalla Group, which comprises the Serum Institute of India, the largest vaccine producer in the world and a biotech company in India. With a total wealth of $24.3 billion, he is rated fourth on Forbes India's rich list in 2022. He is ranked first on the Hurun Global Health Care Rich List 2022. 

Career:
In 1966:Poonwalla established the Serum Institute of India and grew it into the largest vaccine producer in the world (measured in doses).
In 2019: According to reports, Poonawalla and Naum Koen had suggested giving Ukraine 100,000 doses of the measles vaccine for free inoculation.
In 2019: He was honored with the Honorary doctorate by the University of Oxford.
In 2022: His net worth of $24.3 billion places him at number 4 on Forbes India's list of the wealthiest people.
In 2022: In Hurun Global Health Care Rich List, he is ranked as the number one health care professional.

Achievements and Awards:
In 2005:Poonwalla received the Padma Shri award for his contribution to medicine.
In 2007:Poonwalla received the Padma Shri for his work in the medical industry.
In 2021: He was awarded the Lokmanya Tilak National Award.

Unknown Facts:
Horse breeding was Cyrus Poonawalla's father's profession. Cyrus also began his career in the industry.
Cyrus Poonawalla founded the Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine producer.
 

Cyrus S. Poonawalla Weight, Height in inches, Eye Color

Height (Approx.)
In Centimeters 173 cm
In Meters 1.73 m
In Feet & Inches 5'8"
Weight (Approx.)
In Kilograms 80 kg
In Pounds 176 Ibs
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Salt and Pepper

Cyrus S. Poonawalla Family, Wife

Father's Name
Soli A. Poonawalla
Mother's Name
Gool Poonawalla
Spouse
Villoo Poonawalla
Brother(s)
Zavaray Poonawalla
Son(s)
Adar Poonawalla

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