Cyrus S. Poonawalla

Cyrus S. Poonawalla
Born Cyrus S. Poonawalla
Residence Pune, India
Ethnicity Parsi
Alma mater Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce
Years active 1966-date
Organization Serum Institute of India
Known for Founder of Serum Institute of India, Horse Racing, Cars
Net worth $8.5 Billion (2016)
Religion Zoroastrianism
Spouse(s) Villoo Poonawalla (?-?)
Children Son - Adar Poonawalla
Awards Padma Shri in 2005
Website cyruspoonawalla.com

Cyrus S. Poonawalla is the chairman of Poonawalla Group, which includes Serum Institute of India, the Indian biotech company that manufactures paediatric vaccines.[1]

Education and career

As per Forbes Mar 2016 rankings, Poonawalla's net worth is $8.5 billion and is ranked #5th richest person in India and #133th richest person in the world.[2] He did his schooling from The Bishop's School in Pune, and later graduated from Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce, University of Pune, in 1966.

Awards

He was awarded the Padma Shri for his contribution to the field of medicine, by Government of India in 2005.[3]

References

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