Pirojsha Adi Godrej (Indian Businessman) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Businessman, Industrialist
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	27/10/1980
Age	45 years
Birthplace	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Latest News about Pirojsha Adi Godrej

13/08/2026

Godrej Industries confirmed Pirojsha Godrej’s elevation to Executive Chairperson of Godrej Industries Limited and Chairperson of Godrej Industries Group effective 14 August 2026. The move followed the planned succession from Nadir Godrej and formalized his leadership across the group.

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Physical Stats & More

Height	5'7" (171 cm)
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

School	The Cathedral & John Connon School, Mumbai
College/University	Columbia University, U.S Wharton School of Business, Pennsylvania
Qualification	Master's in International Affairs, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University (2004) MBA from Columbia Business School (2008)

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married

Family

Children

Parents

Father	Adi Godrej
Mother	Parmeshwar Godrej

Siblings

Nisaba Godrej
Tanya Dubash

Career

Highlights	Joined Godrej Properties in 2004. Left to pursue further education, returned to the company in 2008 as executive director. Appointed Executive Director of Godrej Properties in 2008. Led the company’s initial public offering in 2010, raising US$100 million. Appointed CEO in 2012, where he shifted the company's focus to a capital-lite model. Under his leadership, Godrej Properties received recognition for its contributions to India’s green-building movement. Selected in The Economic Times 40 Under 40 list of business leaders in 2015. Listed by GQ magazine as one of the 50 most influential young Indians. Moved to Executive Chairperson role in 2017, continuing to guide the strategic direction of the company. During his leadership, Godrej Properties became India’s largest real estate developer by residential sales in 2021. Scheduled to succeed Nadir Godrej as chairperson of Godrej Industries in August 2026. Appointed Chairperson-Designate of Godrej Industries Group in April 2026. Assumed the role of Executive Chairperson of Godrej Industries and Chairperson of Godrej Industries Group in August 2026.

Highlights

Joined Godrej Properties in 2004.
Left to pursue further education, returned to the company in 2008 as executive director.
Appointed Executive Director of Godrej Properties in 2008.
Led the company’s initial public offering in 2010, raising US$100 million.
Appointed CEO in 2012, where he shifted the company's focus to a capital-lite model.
Under his leadership, Godrej Properties received recognition for its contributions to India’s green-building movement.
Selected in The Economic Times 40 Under 40 list of business leaders in 2015.
Listed by GQ magazine as one of the 50 most influential young Indians.
Moved to Executive Chairperson role in 2017, continuing to guide the strategic direction of the company.
During his leadership, Godrej Properties became India’s largest real estate developer by residential sales in 2021.
Scheduled to succeed Nadir Godrej as chairperson of Godrej Industries in August 2026.
Appointed Chairperson-Designate of Godrej Industries Group in April 2026.
Assumed the role of Executive Chairperson of Godrej Industries and Chairperson of Godrej Industries Group in August 2026.

Social Media

LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/pirojsha-godrej/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Gained experience in public policy and international affairs before joining Godrej Properties.
2. Served as an Additional Private Secretary to the Minister of State for External Affairs in New Delhi.
3. Worked as an intern in the New York Senate Office of Hillary Clinton.

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