Shiv Nadar is an Indian industrialist and philanthropist who founded HCL in 1976 and transformed it into a major global IT company. He has a personal wealth estimated at $13.7 billion. Through his Shiv Nadar Foundation, Nadar focuses on developing India's educational system. Some of his notable awards include the Padma Bhushan in 2008 for his contributions to the IT industry and being named the E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year in 2007.