Swati Piramal | |
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Born | 28 March 1956 |
Nationality | Indian |
Alma mater | Mumbai University Harvard School of Public Health |
Occupation | Vice chairperson of Piramal Enterprises Ltd. |
Spouse | Ajay Piramal |
Swati Ajay Piramal (née Shah; born 28 March 1956) is an Indian scientist and businesswoman, she also involved in healthcare, focusing on public health and innovation. She is the vice chairperson of Piramal Group, a business conglomerate with interests in pharmaceuticals, financial services, real estate and glass packaging.[1][2]
Piramal has been awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, by the President of India in 2012 for her contribution to the science and technology business.[3] She served as the first woman President of India's Apex Chamber of Commerce.[4] She also serves as a member of the Harvard Board of Overseers and Dean's Advisor to Harvard Business School and Public Health.[5]
She completed her schooling from Walsingham House School and St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. She earned her medical degree, an M.B.B.S from Mumbai University in 1980. She is an alumnus of the Harvard School of Public Health where she received her master's degree in 1992. She is married to Ajay Piramal, Chairman, Piramal Group.[6][7]
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