Samina Hamied Vaziralli, the wealthiest Indian woman in London, heading a Rs 93,700 crore company. Explore her impressive net worth.
Samina Hamied Vaziralli, the third-generation entrepreneur and executive vice chairperson of Cipla, a leading pharmaceutical company valued at Rs 93,682 crore. Samina ranked as the 30th richest woman in India and the fifth richest non-resident Indian woman, holds the title of the wealthiest NRI woman residing in London.
Belonging to a renowned business family founded by Khwaja Abdul Hamied in 1935, a disciple of Mahatma Gandhi, Samina was groomed for success by her uncle and pharma tycoon Yusuf Hamied. Her father, Mustafa Hamied, serves as the non-executive vice-chairman of Cipla.
It's been 10yrs since I joined Cipla, but the values have been deeply ingrained in my DNA. Cipla’s vision to build an equitable world on the foundation of care has been an inspiration and I could not have asked for better mentors to show me the way. #85yearsofCipla #CaringForLife pic.twitter.com/FHUFFLdr3a
— Samina Hamied (@SaminaHamied) February 16, 2021
With a strong educational background, Samina earned an MSc degree in International Accounting and Finance from the prestigious London School of Economics and Political Science. Prior to joining Cipla in 2011, she worked for the multinational corporation Goldman Sachs in the US and UK.
Throughout her career at Cipla, Samina has shown exceptional leadership, heading strategic projects, overseeing the firm’s consumer healthcare business, and managing HR and administration. In 2015, she played a vital role in the company’s entry into the US market with a significant acquisition valued at $550 million.
Recognized for her achievements, Samina Hamied sits on the board of the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance as Vice President and has received numerous business awards.
Cipla’s story is one of purpose & resilience – enveloped in CARE; of ideals that have remained unchanged in our mission to extend care to the last mile and make a difference in the lives of patients. This is what makes our business a real force for good. #CiplaForceforGood https://t.co/tC5HPw2P4h
— Samina Hamied (@SaminaHamied) June 13, 2023
Her net worth, estimated at Rs 1,940 crore by Kotak Private Banking Hurun Leading Wealthy Women 2021 list, reflects her success as a businesswoman. As per Cipla’s annual report for FY2022-23, Samina’s total remuneration stood at Rs 9.25 crore. Alongside CEO Umang Vohra, she leads the company and remains an influential figure in the industry.
Beyond her business endeavors, Samina also enjoys marathon running, showcasing her dedication and passion outside the corporate world.
