Jamshyd Naoroji Godrej is an Indian industrialist and member of the Godrej family, currently serving as managing director and chairman of Godrej & Boyce, the holding company of the Godrej group.[1]Godrej & Boyce is a diversified business with a presence across 10 industry sectors.
In October 2024, Jamshyd Godrej and Smita Crishna Godrej were ranked 22nd on the Forbes list of India’s 100 richest tycoons, with a net worth of $11.1 billion.[2]
Early life
Jamshyd Godrej was born in Mumbai, India. He completed his schooling at the prominent Cathedral & John Connon School. He attended the Illinois Institute of Technology, studying mechanical engineering, and was appointed a director of Godrej & Boyce in 1974, becoming managing director in 1991 and chairman in 2000.[3] In 2012, Godrej resigned from the board of Haldia Petrochemicals, prompting efforts by government of Bengal to retain him.[4]
Career
Jamshyd joined the Board of Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited as a director in 1974. He led the group in the areas of home appliances, consumer durables, office equipment, industrial products, consumer products and services.[5] He is currently the Chairman and Managing Director of Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited. He is also the chairman of the CII Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre.
In 2012, Forbes estimated his net worth to be $4.8 billion.[1]
Awards
In 2003, he received India's third highest civilian honor, the Padma Bhushan.[3]
He is on the board Board of Directors at World Resources Institute India (WRI India),[9] and serves as the chairman of the board of directors for the Council On Energy, Environment and Water.[10]
Personal life
Jamshyd is married to Pheroza Godrej and has two children, son Navroze Godrej and daughter Raika Godrej.[6][11][12] He is known for his fondness of yachting.[13]
