Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Personal information
Full name	Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Nationality	Indian
Born	23 March 1953; Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Occupation	Entrepreneur
Known for	Founder of Biocon
Field / role	Entrepreneur and biotechnology executive; Biotechnology
Affiliations	Biocon

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (born 23 March 1953) is an Indian entrepreneur known for founder of biocon. Under her leadership, Biocon expanded into biopharmaceuticals, research and the development and manufacture of medicines. The company became an international biotechnology enterprise with operations in multiple markets.

Biography

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw studied zoology at Bangalore University and brewing at the University of Ballarat in Australia. After facing barriers to entering the brewing profession in India, she established Biocon in 1978, initially operating as an industrial enzymes business.

Under her leadership, Biocon expanded into biopharmaceuticals, research and the development and manufacture of medicines. The company became an international biotechnology enterprise with operations in multiple markets.

Personal life

Mazumdar-Shaw has maintained a relatively private personal life. She was married to John Shaw, who also held leadership roles at Biocon, until his death in 2022.

Career

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw | Entrepreneur | Founder of Biocon
Under her leadership, Biocon expanded into biopharmaceuticals, research and the development and manufacture of medicines. The company became an international biotechnology enterprise with operations in multiple markets.

She has supported healthcare access, cancer care and scientific research through philanthropic initiatives, including the Mazumdar Shaw Medical Foundation.

Work and influence