Chairperson and Managing Director, Biocon, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw was recently named the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 and will now represent India at the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year Award (WEOY) in Monte Carlo from 4 to 6 June.
The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year (EOY) Awards is the only global business award program in the world, which is celebrated across 60 countries.
According to a press release, over 500 business personalities attended the gala to celebrate the 21st edition of the EOY Awards in India. It recognizes exceptional entrepreneurs who, with their disruptive ideas and passion for growth, are creating successful global enterprises.
Synonymous with the Indian biotech industry, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw has been at the forefront of innovation and has enabled affordable, life-saving medicines through her strong investments in research. She is also among the earliest Indian signatories to the Giving Pledge, a global commitment to dedicate majority of her wealth to philanthropy.