Early Life
Shapoor Mistry was born in September 1964, in a Zoroastrian family. He is the eldest son of Pallonji Mistry and Patsy Perin Dubash. He pursued his early education in India before studying at Richmond Upon Thames College in the United Kingdom. He has two sisters and a late brother, Cyrus Mistry. The values of discipline, humility, and hard work were deeply rooted and have had a great impact on Shapoor's life.
Rise to Success
Shapoor Mistry took charge of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, one of India's oldest infrastructure conglomerates, following the death of his father, Pallonji Mistry, and his brother, Cyrus Mistry. Under his leadership, the group has expanded its international presence and diversified into new sectors. Mistry has been actively involved in the welfare of his family as well.
Key Business Strategies
Shapoor Mistry's key strategies include international expansion, diversification, and financial restructuring. He has been focused on expanding the group's global footprint while also deepening its focus on sustainability and innovation. He has emphasized corporate social responsibility through community development, education, healthcare, and environmental conservation. A major corporate restructuring plan was initiated in 2021 to strengthen financial stability.
Philanthropy
The Shapoorji Pallonji Group and the Mistry family have supported various philanthropic initiatives. While specific amounts are not widely available, the family is known for its contributions to education, healthcare, and environmental causes. Shapoor Mistry has also focused on corporate social responsibility by giving back to society.
