Swati Piramal

Swati Ajay Piramal (née Shah; born 28 March 1956) is an Indian scientist and industrialist, and is involved in healthcare, focusing on public health and innovation. She is the vice chairperson of Piramal Group, a business conglomerate with interests in pharmaceuticals, financial services, real estate and glass packaging. Piramal has been awarded the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honors, by the President of India in 2012 for her contribution to the science and technology business. She served as the first woman President of India’s Apex Chamber of Commerce. She also serves as a member of the Harvard Board of Overseers and Dean’s Advisor to Harvard Business School and Public Health. Quotes Whatever we do, we have to make an impact at scale. Otherwise, it's not worth doing," she says. She also believes in betting big on innovation. "For example, we have 150 women in our R&D team in Ahmedabad, and they've filed patents that are strong worldwide, and can't be cracked. That's innovation." Swati Piramal said,(rediff.com, June 26 2023) "There are 3-4 things that really make them scientists." She explained that parental encouragement, someone telling girls they can achieve, a teacher, professor, book creating a love of science, and role models are important infuences. Rediff (May 15, 2006) "You can research any subject and learn about it." Piramal foundation interview/profile discussing her receiving France's highest civilian honour. Piramal foundation "Understand what brings happiness and peace-it will help you be resilient and cope with any difficulties." Piramal Foundation interview. External links Category:Businesswomen from India Category:Women scientists from India Category:1956 births Category:Women born in the 1950s Category:Living people Category:Harvard University alumni