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Jamshyd Godrej – Billionaire

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Jamshyd Naoroji Godrej is an Indian industrialist and member of the Godrej family, currently serving as managing director and chairman of Godrej & Boyce, the family’s consumer durables holding company. He is the cousin of Godrej Group chairman Adi Godrej and Godrej Agrovet chairman Nadir Godrej.

Early life

Godrej completed his schooling at the prominent Cathedral & John Connon School. He attended the Illinois Institute of Technology, studying mechanical engineering, and was appointed a director of Godrej & Boyce in 1974, becoming managing director in 1991 and chairman in 2000. In 2012, Godrej resigned from the board of Haldia Petrochemicals, prompting efforts by government of Bengal to retain him.

Career

Jamshyd joined the Board of Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited as a director in 1974, He led the group in the areas of home appliances, consumer durables, office equipment, industrial products, consumer products and services. He is currently the Chairman and Managing Director of Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited. He is also the chairman of the CII Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre.

Awards

In 2003, he received India’s third highest civilian honor, the Padma Bhushan.

Jamshyd Godrej
Residence Mumbai
Nationality Indian
Alma mater Cathedral & John Connon School
Illinois Institute of Technology
Occupation Chairman of Godrej & Boyce
Net worth Increase $4.8 billion (US)
Spouse(s) Pheroza Godrej
Children Navroze Godrej

Raika Godrej

Parent(s) Naval Godrej

Soonuben Godrej

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