Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is the founder of Biocon, a leading biopharmaceutical company in India. She is one of India's richest self-made women. Mazumdar-Shaw was the first woman to establish a biotech company in India. She played a crucial role in making affordable insulin accessible. She has received numerous awards, including the Padma Bhushan. Her contributions extend to philanthropy in healthcare and education.
Biocon founder and chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw announced on 5 May 2026 a phased, five-year leadership transition plan naming her niece, Claire Mazumdar, as her successor. Claire Mazumdar, aged...
