Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur, Biologist, Scientist, Writer, Author |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/03/1953 |
| Age | 73 years |
| Birthplace | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
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Bio/Wiki
| School | Bishop's Cotton Girl's High School, Bangalore in 1968 |
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| College/University | Bangalore University, Ballarat University |
| Educational Qualification | B.Sc. Honours in Zoology, Post-Graduate in Malting and Brewing |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Gujarati Brahmin |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 161 cm (1.61 m / 5' 3") |
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| Weight | 70 kg (154 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor | B.Sc. Honours in Zoology, Bangalore University (1973) |
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| Master | Post-Graduate in Malting and Brewing, Ballarat University (1975) |
| Doctorate | Honorary Doctorate of Science, Ballarat University |
Personal Life
| School | Bishop's Cotton Girl's High School, Bangalore in 1968 |
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| College/University | Bangalore University, Ballarat University |
| Educational Qualification | B.Sc. Honours in Zoology, Bangalore University (1973); Post-Graduate in Malting and Brewing, Ballarat University (1975) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Gujarati Brahmin |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widow |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | John Shaw |
| Marriage Date | 1998 |
Family
| Father | Rasendra Mazumdar |
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| Mother | Yamini Mazumdar |
| Siblings | 2 Younger Brothers (Ravi Mazumdar, Dev Mazumdar) |
| Spouse | John Shaw (deceased, entrepreneur and Vice-chairperson of Biocon) |
Career
| Titles earned | Queen of Biotech, First Female Brew Master in India |
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| Achievements |
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| Current Position | Executive Chairperson and Founder of Biocon Limited and Biocon Biologics Limited |
| Company Founded | Biocon India (1978) |
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Style Quotient
| Net Worth (approx.) | Rs. 29,030 crore (approximately $3.6 billion USD as of 2024) |
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| Wealth Ranking | 91st wealthiest in India (2024) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw founded Biocon, a biotechnology company, in 1978 in India. | |
| 2. She is recognized as India's first female Brew Master. | |
| 3. Currently, she serves as the Managing Director and Chairman of Biocon. | |
| 4. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw ranks among India's wealthiest women. | |
| 5. Her childhood included spending time in breweries with Vijay Mallya. | |
| 6. Despite wanting to be a doctor, she entered the brewery field on her father's advice. | |
| 7. She earned a degree in fermentation science in Australia following her graduation in India. | |
| 8. In India, she faced gender bias while looking for work in breweries, despite her qualifications. | |
| 9. Biocon was established following a meeting with Leslie Auchincloss. | |
| 10. She launched her business in her garage with an initial investment of twelve hundred dollars. | |
| 11. Biocon expanded to become India's largest biotech company and Asia's leading insulin producer. | |
| 12. The year 2004 saw Biocon's IPO, catapulting her to become India's richest woman. | |
| 13. She founded the Mazumdar Shaw Cancer hospital and Biocon Foundation. | |
| 14. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw is associated with various esteemed committees and organizations. | |
| 15. In 1998, she married John Shaw at the age of 44. | |
| 16. Her achievements have been acknowledged through numerous awards and prestigious lists. | |
| 17. She authored "Ale and Arty" and "India’s Innovation Challenge for Inclusive Development." | |
| 18. She is the second Indian to join the Giving Pledge global initiative. | |
| 19. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw recovered from COVID-19 in August 2020 and shared her journey. | |
| 20. Currently, she serves as the Executive Chairperson and Founder of Biocon Limited and Biocon Biologics Limited. | |
| 21. She was formerly chairperson of Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. |