Cyrus Poonawalla

Businessman, Chairman and Managing Director

Indian Pune, Maharashtra

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Quick Info

ProfessionBusinessman, Chairman and Managing Director
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth26/08/1941
Age84 years
BirthplacePune, Maharashtra

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameCyrus Soli Poonawalla
Names EarnedThe Vaccine King

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Bachelor's DegreeBachelor of Arts/Science from Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce (BMCC), Savitribai Phule Pune University (1966)
PhDSavitribai Phule Pune University (1988) - Thesis: Improved Technology in the Manufacture of Specific Anti-toxins and its Socio-economic Impact on the Society

Personal Life

Zodiac signVirgo
HometownPune, Maharashtra, India
SchoolThe Bishop's School, Pune, Maharashtra
ReligionZoroastrian
EthnicityParsi
Political InclinationNationalist Congress Party (NCP)

Relationships & More

Marital StatusWidowed
Marriage Date1966

Family

FatherSoli Poonawala (horse breeder)
MotherGool Poonawalla
Siblings
BrotherZavareh Soli Poonawalla (businessman)
Spouse
WifeVilloo Poonawalla (died in 2010)
Children
SonAdar Poonawalla (businessman, CEO of Serum Institute of India)

Career

Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Multiple awards and achievements in the field of Biotechnology and Racing/Horse Breeding (refer to the article for detailed list)
  • Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2005 for contributions to medicine
  • EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2014
  • Honorary doctorate from University of Massachusetts Medical School

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Ferrari F-430
  • Rolls-Royce Silver Spur limousine
  • Rolls Royce Phantom
  • A Mercedes-Benz S-Class customized into Batmobile replica
  • Several other custom-built limousines, vintage, and sports cars
Jet Collection
  • Cessna 560XL Citation Excel Jet
  • Bell 407 Helicopter
  • Falcon 900EX business Jet
Money Factor
Assets/PropertiesLincoln House (Mumbai), luxurious mansion in Mumbai’s Breach Candy, Ritz-Carlton Hotel (Pune)
Net WorthRs. 154,050 crores ($20.7 billion) as of 2024

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He established India's horse racing and breeding sector.
2. In 1966, the Serum Institute of India was founded by him for vaccine production.
3. He has made substantial impacts in the field of vaccine manufacturing and healthcare.
4. He has shown commitment to manufacturing COVID-19 vaccines.
5. Forbes India's 2023 list ranks him as the 6th richest individual in India.
6. He has a passion for cigars, art, and liquor.
7. He holds multiple directorships and partnerships in various domains.
8. Serum Institute of India produces over 1.5 billion vaccine doses annually.
9. He chairs Poonawalla Fincorp, a leading non-banking financial company in India.
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