Navin Engineer
Navinchandra Jamnadas Engineer | |
|---|---|
| Born | Template:Birth year and age Kenya |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, pharmacist |
| Known for | Founder of Chemidex |
| Spouse | Varsha Engineer |
Navinchandra Jamnadas Engineer (born May 1951) is a British billionaire entrepreneur and the founder of Chemidex, a pharmaceutical enterprise launched in 1981.
Early life
Born in May 1951, Engineer is the son of a Kenyan civil servant. In 1963, he relocated from Kenya to London to reside with his aunt and subsequently pursued studies at the London School of Pharmacy.
Career
Following his graduation, Engineer was employed as a pharmacist at Boots the Chemist, but he left due to dissatisfaction with the management.
In 1981, together with his wife, he established Chemidex in Egham, Surrey. The business initially opened a pharmacy in Chertsey, Surrey, and expanded to 14 locations by 1999. These pharmacies were then sold to the German firm Celesio for approximately £12 million. Afterward, Chemidex shifted its focus towards pharmaceutical manufacturing, acquiring its first product brand in 2000.
As reported by The Sunday Times, Chemidex holds a valuation of £1 billion, with Engineer’s personal wealth estimated at £1.1 billion.
Additionally, Engineer founded Essential Generics, a pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Egham, Surrey; however, he stepped down from his director role in 2013.
Personal life
Engineer is married to Varsha Engineer. They have two children, both of whom pursued medical studies.