Pirojsha Adi Godrej Biography: Age, Height, Wife, Family, Education, Career, Business & Net Worth
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Age:
46 Years
Hometown:
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Marital stats:
Married
Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Pirojsha Godrej |
| Profession | Businessman and Industrialist |
| Known For | An Indian businessman who is the executive vice-chairperson of the Godrej Industries and Leadership in the Godrej Group. |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
Career
| Career Journey | Pirojsha joined Godrej Properties in 2004 as a management trainee. - He became an Executive Director of the company in 2008. - In 2012, he was appointed CEO of Godrej Properties. - Under his leadership, the company expanded its real estate business across several major Indian cities. - In 2016, Godrej Properties became India's largest publicly listed real estate developer by residential sales. - He was appointed Executive Chairman of Godrej Properties in 2017. - In 2019, he founded Godrej Housing Finance. - He also founded Godrej Capital and Godrej Ventures. - He later took on leadership responsibilities across the Godrej Industries Group. - He currently serves as Executive Chairperson of Godrej Industries Limited and Chairperson of Godrej Industries Group. |
| Awards & Achievements | Received the IGBC Green Champion Award in 2016 for his contribution to sustainable development. - Won the Best CEO of the Year Award at the Construction Times Awards in 2015. - Received the Best People CEO Award from the National Human Resource Development Network in 2014. - Led Godrej Properties through a major period of business expansion. - Helped establish Godrej Properties as a leading publicly listed real estate developer in India. - Was named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 finalist. |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 27 October 1980 |
| Age | 46 years (as of 2026) |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Educational Qualification | Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania; Columbia University, Economics, International Affairs and MBA. |
Relationships & More
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Karla Bookman |
| Father | Adi Godrej |
| Mother | Parmeshwar Godrej |
| Children | Two daughters |
| Siblings | Tanya Dubash and Nisaba Godrej |
Favourites
| Hobbies | Chess, scuba diving, and collecting rare books |
Money Factor
| Net Worth (approx) | (approx. ₹1.76 lakh crore to ₹2.4 lakh crore). |
Some Lesser Known Facts
- Pirojsha Godrej was born on 27 October 1980 and belongs to the fourth generation of the famous Godrej business family.
- He completed his economics degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 2002
- He is the son of renowned industrialist Adi Godrej and Parmeshwar Godrej.
- He earned a Master’s degree in International Affairs from Columbia University in 2004.
- Before joining the family business, he interned at Hillary Clinton’s US Senate office in New York
- He completed his MBA from Columbia Business School in 2008.
- He also worked as an Additional Private Secretary to India’s Minister of State for External Affairs.
- He joined Godrej Properties in 2004 as a management trainee and returned to the company in 2008 after further studies.
- He became the CEO of Godrej Properties in 2012 at the age of 31.
- He played an important role in the company’s 2010 IPO, which raised approximately US$100 million.
- His interests include chess, scuba diving, politics, travelling, and collecting rare books. He has reportedly travelled to more than 90 countries.
- In 2019, he founded Godrej Housing Finance and later expanded his leadership responsibilities across other Godrej businesses.
