Doctor named EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2020

DR. KIRAN Mazumdar-Shaw, executive chairperson of India-based Biocon Limited, was named EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2020 at the ground-breaking, virtual award ceremony. In the program’s 20-year history, Dr. Mazumdar-Shaw becomes the third EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year Award winner from India and the second woman to hold the title.

Dr. Mazumdar-Shaw, on winning the title, said: “At its core, entrepreneurship is about solving problems. The greatest opportunities often arise at the toughest times, and that’s been my experience throughout my entrepreneurial journey. My business focus is global health care and the provision of universal access to life saving medicine; however, my responsibility as an entrepreneur is greater than simply delivering value to shareholders. Wealth creation can be a catalyst for change, and all entrepreneurs have a responsibility to the world around them and the communities in which they operate. Women also play a hugely important role in economic development, and for too long their contribution has been ignored. It’s important that we use the platform of EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year to encourage more women to participate in entrepreneurial pursuits. I’m truly honored to receive this prestigious award.”

Forty-six entrepreneurs from around the world vied for the title of EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2020, including Entrepreneur Of The Year Philippines 2019 country winner, SteelAsia Chairman, President and CEO Benjamin Yao.

The EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year program celebrates the unstoppable entrepreneurs who are using their ingenuity to lead great companies that make a difference. This year, EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year collaborated with CNBC Catalyst, to transform the awards ceremony into an innovative virtual experience.