Cyrus S. Poonawalla
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| Cyrus S. Poonawalla | |
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| Born | Cyrus S. Poonawalla |
| Residence | Pune, India |
| Ethnicity | Parsi |
| Alma mater | Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce |
| Years active | 1966-date |
| Organization | Serum Institute of India |
| Known for | Founder of Serum Institute of India, Horse Racing, Cars |
| Net worth | $8.5 Billion (2016) |
| Spouse(s) | Villoo Poonawalla (?-?) |
| Children | Son - Adar Poonawalla |
| Awards | Padma Shri in 2005 |
| Website | cyruspoonawalla |
Cyrus S. Poonawalla is the chairman of Poonawalla Group, which includes Serum Institute of India, the Indian biotech company that manufactures paediatric vaccines.[1]
Education and career
As per Forbes Mar 2016 rankings, Poonawalla's net worth is $8.5 billion and is ranked #5th richest person in India and #133th richest person in the world.[2] He did his schooling from The Bishop's School in Pune, and later graduated from Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce, University of Pune, in 1966.
Awards
He was awarded the Padma Shri for his contribution to the field of medicine, by Government of India in 2005.[3]
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