Who is Claire Mazumdar – the 37-year-old set to take over Rs 59,000-cr Biocon

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May 6, 2026 | 14:36 IST

Why Claire Mazumdar? Because, according to her aunt and Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, "I think she has proved to me that she can run a company."

Biocon founder and executive chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has chosen her niece Claire Mazumdar to succeed her as the biotech entrepreneur laid out a phased five-year succession plan for India's leading biotech firm.

Mazumdar-Shaw (73), who has no children, in a post on X, confirmed reports about the succession planning in Biocon.

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Who is Claire Mazumdar – the 37-year-old set to take over Rs 59,000-cr Biocon

Why Claire Mazumdar? Because, according to her aunt and Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, "I think she has proved to me that she can run a company."

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Who is Claire Mazumdar – the 37-year-old set to take over Rs 59,000-cr Biocon

Why Claire Mazumdar? Because, according to her aunt and Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, "I think she has proved to me that she can run a company."

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