Adi Godrej

Adi Burjorji Godrej
Born	(1942-04-03) April 3, 1942 India
Occupation(s)	Entrepreneur, businessman
Known for	Chairman of the Godrej Group

Adi Burjorji Godrej (born 3 April 1942) is an Indian billionaire entrepreneur and the leader of the Godrej family, serving as chairman of the Godrej Group. As of , his estimated net worth stands at US$3.8 billion.

In October 2024, Forbes placed Adi and Nadir Godrej at 21st position on its list of India’s top 100 wealthiest individuals, with a combined fortune valued at $11.2 billion.

Early life

Godrej completed his secondary education at St. Xavier's High School and pursued two years of college studies at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. He obtained his bachelor's degree from HL College and later earned an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management, where he was affiliated with the Pi Lambda Phi fraternity and the Tau Beta Pi honor society.

Career

Upon returning to India, he became involved in the family enterprise, implementing modern management systems and enhancing operational efficiencies during the era known as the License Raj. He shares leadership responsibilities with his brother, Nadir Godrej, who serves as managing director of Godrej Industries and chairman of Godrej Agrovet, along with their cousin, Jamshyd Godrej, who is managing director and chairman of Godrej & Boyce.

In 2021, Adi Godrej revealed intentions to relinquish his role as chairman of Godrej Industries—the holding company overseeing the Godrej Group—while maintaining his positions as chairman of the overall Godrej Group and chairman emeritus of GIL.

Godrej Consumer Products has grown into a prominent FMCG player in emerging markets by employing a 3X3 approach—expanding across three key regions (Asia, Africa, Latin America) and focusing on three product segments: home care, personal wash, and hair care.

Beyond Godrej

Adi Godrej has occupied significant leadership positions within prominent Indian trade and industry organizations. He served as chairperson of the Indian School of Business from April 2011 until April 2018 and was president of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) during 2012–13. Furthermore, he has contributed as a member of the dean’s advisory council at the MIT Sloan School of Management and chaired the board of governors at the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies.

A quarter of the equity in the Godrej holding entity is allocated to various trusts such as the Pirojsha Godrej Foundation, Soonabai Pirojsha Godrej Foundation, and Godrej Memorial Trust. These trusts actively support programs in healthcare, education, and environmental conservation by collaborating with initiatives like The Mangroves project, Teach for India, WWF, and the Godrej Memorial Hospital.

Personal life

Adi Godrej was married to philanthropist and socialite Parmeshwar Godrej until her demise in October 2016. The couple had three children and reside in Malabar Hill, located in South Mumbai. Over his career, he has been honored with multiple industry awards, including receiving the Rajiv Gandhi Award in 2002.

External links

• Profile at Godrej Group