Early Life and Education
Shapoor Mistry was born in September 1964, into the prominent Mistry family of India. He is the eldest son of Pallonji Mistry and Patsy Perin Dubash. He pursued early education in India and later attended Richmond Upon Thames College in the United Kingdom, where he acquired the skills to lead his family's diverse business empire.
Rise to Success
Mistry's rise to success is closely tied to his role as Chairman of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, a 157-year-old engineering and construction giant. Under his leadership, the group has expanded its operations globally, executing projects in over 60 countries. Shapoor has overseen the group's diversification into sectors like infrastructure, real estate, renewable energy, and financial services. In 2024, the family was ranked 13th on Forbes list of India's 100 richest tycoons.
Key Business Strategies
Shapoor Mistry's key business strategies focus on innovation, global competitiveness, and corporate responsibility. He has championed strategic expansion, modernized operations, and prioritized financial discipline. Notably, he restructured the group by creating independent entities, SP Finance and SC Finance, to manage infrastructure and real estate operations separately, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring long-term sustainability. Mistry is also focused on financial prudence and risk management, which includes raising $850 million by listing Afcons Infrastructure.
Philanthropy
Mistry, through the Pallonji Mistry Foundation, supports various projects across sectors such as education, health, arts, and culture. He has shown a commitment to giving back to society and has invested in community development, education, healthcare, and environmental conservation.