Karishma Shanghvi: A Multifaceted Leader in India’s Corporate and Philanthropic Landscape

Karishma Shanghvi, a prominent figure in the Indian corporate and philanthropic world, serves as a whole-time director at Sun Petrochemicals, a leading player in the oil and gas industry in India. Her influence extends to Sun Pharma, where she is actively involved in driving their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

Notably, Karishma’s connection to the corporate world runs deep, as she is the daughter-in-law of Dilip Shanghvi, the visionary founder of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. With a real-time net worth of Rs 1,58,110 crore according to Forbes, he ranks as India’s second-richest pharmaceutical billionaire.

Sun Pharma, under Dilip Shanghvi’s guidance, boasts a market capitalization of a staggering Rs 2,76,000 crore, as of November 6. Karishma’s commitment to the welfare of society goes beyond her corporate roles; she is actively engaged with the Shantilal Shanghvi Foundation, particularly in the realms of education and healthcare.

Adding another feather to her cap, Karishma Shanghvi is the founder and director of Shikha Academy, an international school in Mumbai that caters to underprivileged children with high potential. Her connection to the Shanghvi family doesn’t end with her father-in-law; she is married to Aalok Shanghvi, the Executive Director of Sun Pharma, further solidifying her presence in the pharma giant’s inner circles.

Before her current roles, Karishma made significant contributions to organizations like Dasra and is now a member of the Board of Trustees and the Board of Management at Ashoka University. Her academic journey reflects her versatility, having graduated from the Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology with a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Karishma’s educational pursuits didn’t stop there; she obtained a BAS and MS in Bioengineering and Biotechnology with a minor in South Asia Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. She also holds a Master’s in Education (Ed.M.) from the prestigious Harvard Graduate School of Education.

She stands as a remarkable woman who wears multiple hats in the corporate world, driven by a strong commitment to philanthropy. Her connection to the pharmaceutical giant, Sun Pharma, and her active role in CSR initiatives, as well as her dedication to education and healthcare through the Shantilal Shanghvi Foundation and Shikha Academy, make her a multifaceted leader in India’s corporate landscape.

Re-reported from the article originally published in The DNA