2001
Serum Institute of India
Joined as Executive
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MUMBAI STAR
💉 Pharmaceutical Leader
ADAR POONAWALLA
Pharma CEO · Serum Institute · World's Largest Vaccine Maker
Born14 January 1981
Mumbai HomeLincoln House, Worli
SpouseNatasha Poonawalla
ChildrenCyrus Poonawalla II, Darius Poonawalla
Birth CityPune
ReligionZoroastrianism
BIOGRAPHY & STORY
Adar Poonawalla is a prominent pharmaceutical leader based in Mumbai. Born on 14 January 1981 in Pune, they have built a remarkable career spanning Serum Institute of India — World's Largest Vaccine Maker.
Currently residing in Lincoln House, Worli, Mumbai, Adar is known for their work in ceo, serum institute of india. Their net worth is estimated at ₹35,000 Cr+.
With TIME100 Most Influential People 2021 to their credit, Adar continues to be a significant presence in their field and in Mumbai's cultural landscape.
NOTABLE WORKS
2011
Serum Institute CEO
CEO
Took Over Full Leadership2020
Covishield Vaccine
CEO
COVID-19 Vaccine Production2021
1 Billion Covishield Doses
CEO
Global Vaccine Supply2022
Covovax Launch
CEO
Nuvaxovid India Partner2024
Serum Institute Expansion
CEO
New Vaccine PipelineAWARDS & HONOURS
TIME100 Most Influential People (2021)