She is a founder of biocon company. Which is pharmaceutical and biotechnological company. It's manufacture medicine on cancer and diabetes and other general medicines. Her aim is to provide affordable medicine to everyone specially for cancer. She belongs from middle class family. Her father was head master at Breweries company. Her mother was teacher. She has completed her education from Bangalore india. She completed her schooling from Cotton Girla School Bangalore, she completed her education from Australia in Breweries. She wanted to become doctor but her life turns in another track.

1. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
A VISIONARY LEADER….
Date: 18th January 2024
Presented by: Sonawane Komal Rajendra
Guidance by: Prof. Priyanka Bhandari madam

2. Introduction…
 Kiran Mazumdar Shaw is an Indian entrepreneur and
businesswoman renowned for her significant
contributions to the biotechnology and
pharmaceutical industry.
 Kiran Mazumdar Shaw was born on March 23, 1953,
in Bangalore, India. She grew up in a middle-class
family and had a supportive upbringing.
 She is the founder and chairperson of Biocon Limited,
a leading biopharmaceutical company headquartered
in India.

3. Family Background…
Family Background
• Father: Rasendra Mazumdar, was the head
brew master at United Breweries.
• mother, Vedavathi Mazumdar, was a school
teacher.
• Her parents encouraged her curiosity and
independence from a young age.
Her Father and Mother

4. Early life, and Education..
Educational Background
• She completed her schooling at Bishop Cotton
Girls' School in Bangalore.
• She then pursued a Bachelor of Science in
Zoology from Mount Carmel College, Bangalore.
• Her initial plan was to become a doctor, but her
life took a different turn.
Venture into Brewing
• After completing her
bachelor's degree, she
went on to study malting
and brewing at Ballarat
Institute of Advanced
Education in Australia.
• This unique education in
brewing set the stage for
her entrepreneurial
journey.
Struggles in the Brewing
Industry
• Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
faced gender bias in
the male-dominated
brewing industry in
India.
• As a result, she
decided to explore
other opportunities in
the field of
biotechnology.

5. Career…
 Career Beginnings: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw began her career in the late 1970s after returning from
Australia with a master's degree in Malting and Brewing.- She aspired to start her own business and
was initially interested in the field of brewing.
 Founding Biocon: In 1978, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw founded Biocon Limited in Bangalore, India, with a
modest capital of Rs. 10,000.- Her vision was to transform the biotechnology industry in India.

6. Personal Experience…
 Gender Bias: She encountered gender bias in a male-dominated field,
making it challenging to gain credibility and funding.
 Financial Struggles: Initially, she lacked the capital to start Biocon and had
to rely on her family's support and loans.
 Regulatory Hurdles: The biotech industry in India faced regulatory
obstacles, which she had to navigate while building Biocon.
 Export Challenges: Breaking into international markets was tough due to
stringent quality standards and competition.
Experience and Challenges

7. Aims and Vision…
 Pioneering Biotechnology: She aimed to establish Biocon as a global biopharmaceutical
company focused on innovation and cutting-edge research.
 Affordable Healthcare: She is committed to making healthcare more affordable and
accessible, especially in developing countries. Her aim is to develop and provide high-quality,
affordable medicines and treatments to a wide range of patients.
 Global Impact: Her vision includes expanding the company's presence internationally,
collaborating with global partners, and conducting research on a global scale.
 Research and Innovation: Her aim is to continuously invest in research and development to
create breakthrough therapies, drugs, and technologies that can address critical healthcare
challenges.
 Entrepreneurship: her aims to inspire and support aspiring entrepreneurs in the biotech and
healthcare sectors, encouraging them to take risks and pursue their visions.

8. Style of Conducting Business…
 Innovation
 Global Perspective
 Ethical Practices
 Entrepreneur Spirit
 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

9. Major Achievement..
 Under her leadership, Biocon became one of India's largest and most
successful biopharmaceutical companies, specializing in research,
development, and manufacturing of innovative medicines and
biotechnology products.
 She is also known for her contributions to the biotechnology industry in
India and her efforts to make healthcare more accessible.
 Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is recognized as a trailblazer in the field of
biotechnology and a prominent female entrepreneur in India.

10. Learning Lessons…
 Never give up.
 Fight for our interest and goal.
 Leadership.
 Patience.
 Decision Making.
 Dream Big.
 Stand in every situation.
 Commitment.

11. Conclusion…
 Kiran Mazumdar Shaw's success has not only broken gender barriers but
has also inspired countless aspiring entrepreneurs, making her a
remarkable figure in the world of business.

12. Thought Process…