Cyrus Poonawalla

Founder of Serum Institute of India · age 85

Cyrus Poonawalla photo
Age
85
Born
May 11, 1941 Pune, Maharashtra, India
Zodiac
Taurus
Generation
Silent generation
From
Pune, India
Nationality
Indian

Also known as Cyrus S. Poonawalla, Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla

the story

Cyrus Poonawalla is an Indian billionaire businessman who founded the Serum Institute of India in 1966 and built it into the world's largest vaccine maker by doses produced. He is chairman of the Cyrus Poonawalla Group, a decorated horse breeder, and one of India's richest people. His son Adar Poonawalla now runs the vaccine business as CEO.

known for

Occupation
Billionaire businessman; founder and chairman of Serum Institute of India

education

  • Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce, University of Pune