Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

Last Updated: 23 Mar, 2023 | Views: 684

Age: 71

Profession: Business Women

Other Profession(s): Writer, Author, Entrepreneur, Biologist & Scientist

Famous For: Founder Of Biocon Limited And Biocon Biologics Limited

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth
23 Mar, 1953 (71 Years 08 Months 13 Days)
Birth Country
India
Birth State/Province
Karnataka
Birth District
Bengaluru
Birth Sign
Aries
Religion
Hinduism
Nationalities
Indian

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, a first-generation entrepreneur, was born on March 23, 1953 in Bangalore, India. In 1968, she graduated from Bishop's Cotton Girls High School. She then enrolled at Mount Carmel College in Bangalore. She earned her bachelor's degree in Zoology in 1973. She is a worldwide business leader with over four decades of biotechnology expertise. She began her biotech expedition in 1978 from her garage in India.  Today, that journey is improving people's lives all over the world. She is regarded as an innovative thinker who has achieved numerous firsts. Biocon, under her leadership, fulfils the commitment to making medicines affordable and accessible to patients around the world.

Careers:

In 1974: Mrs. Shaw started as a trainee at Carlton and United Breweries.

In 1978: Kiran left her previous position to work at Biocon Biochemicals Limited in Ireland.

In 1978: Mazumdar-Shaw was appointed managing director of Biocon India at the recommendation of Auchincloss.

In 1994: Kiran established a subsidiary of the company known as Syngene.

In 2004: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw became India's wealthiest woman after Biocon went public.

From 2005 to 2010: Kiran closed over 2000 high-value R&D licencing deals.

In 2007: Mazumdar also founded a cancer treatment centre in Bangalore.

Achievements and Awards:

IIM presented her with her first award, Best Woman Entrepreneur Award.

Former Indian President, R Venkatraman, also awarded her the Padma Shri for her contributions to biotechnology in India.

Unknown Facts:

Kiran wanted to pursue medical college but was unable to get any scholarship in any medical college.  

Kiran is also fond of writing books and she loves reading novels. Kiran has published book ‘Ale and Arty’.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Weight, Height in inches, Eye Color

Height (Approx.)
In Centimeters 161 cm
In Meters 1.61 m
In Feet & Inches 5'3"
Weight (Approx.)
In Kilograms 70 kg
In Pounds 154 Ibs
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Black

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Family, Husband

Father's Name
Rasendra Mazumdar
Mother's Name
Yamini Mazumdar
Spouse
John Shaw
Brother(s)
Ravi Mazumdar , Dev Mazumdar

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