Pirojsha Burjorji Godrej
| Pirojsha Burjorji Godrej | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1882 Mumbai, India |
| Died | 1972 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Businessman, Entrepreneur |
| Religion | Zoroastrianism |
| Spouse(s) | Sunabai Godrej |
Pirojsha Burjorji Godrej (1882-1972) was an Indian businessman, son of Burjorji Godrej and brother of Ardeshir Burjorji Godrej. Projsha with his brother Ardeshir laid the foundation for the international conglomerate Godrej Group.[1]
Early life
Pirojsha was the son of Burjorji Godrej and a member of the Parsi community. He was born into a wealthy Parsi-Zoroastrianfamily of Bombay (now Mumbai), called Gootherajee. Burjorji later changed the family name to Godrej in January 1871.
Working with his elder brother Ardeshir Godrej, Pirojsha made Godrej a household name in India.[2]
Career
Pirojsha joined the business in the year 1906 at the age of 24, soon after graduating from the Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute, Mumbai.[3] Pirojsha Burjorji Godrej, alongside his brother Ardeshir Burjorji Godrej, cofounded Godrej Brothers, the forerunner of the international conglomerate Godrej Group.[1]
The industrial township of Pirojshanagar outside Mumbai is named after him. The logo of the Godrej group is taken from his signature. On 1 May 1928, the sole ownership and control of the company was transferred to Pirojsha, by Ardeshir.
Current Successors
Today, his grandsons Adi, Nadir, and Jamshyd run the Godrej group.[4] Adi Godrej's youngest son is also named Pirojsha Godrej and is currently part of the Godrej business as Managing director and CEO of Godrej Properties Limited.[5]
Personal life
Pirojsha had three sons, Sohrab, Burjor, who married Jai Dastur, and Naval, who married Soonoo Dastur. He also had a daughter named Dosa, who married Kaikhushroo Naoroji. Pirojsha's young wife Soonabai died in Mussoorie due to the influenza epidemic.[6]
References
- 1 2 "The Parsi business story: under lock & key". TNN. 24 September 2004. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ↑ Icons of Indian Industry. Sura Books. p. 4. ISBN 8174786856.
- ↑ "Godrej Archives". archives.godrej.com. Retrieved 2016-06-30.
- ↑ Meenakshi, Radhakrishnan-Swami. "The Godrej Guardian". Outlook (magazine).
- ↑ "Adi Godrej Family". Retrieved 4 January 2016.
- ↑ B K, Karanjia (2000). Final Victory: The Life-and Death-Of Naval Pirojsha Godrej. Penguin UK. p. 256. ISBN 9351187845.