Bengaluru:
Biocon executive chairman Kiran Mazumdar Shaw shared a message on Twitter this morning in memory of her husband John Shaw.
John Shaw died yesterday at a private hospital in Bengaluru, where he was being treated for cancer. He was 73.
“I am devastated to lose my husband, my mentor and soul mate. I will always be spiritually guided by John as I pursue my goal. Rest in peace my dear John. Thank you for making my life so special. I will miss you deeply,” wrote Ms. Shaw.
I am devastated to lose my husband, my mentor and soul mate. I will always be spiritually guided by John in the pursuit of my goal. Rest in peace my dear John. Thank you for making my life so special. I will miss you so much pic.twitter.com/b0qv6ZGI2D
— Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (@kiranshaw) October 25, 2022
Mr. Shaw served as Vice Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Biocon for over 22 years before retiring in July 2021.
He also served on the advisory board of several companies of the Biocon Group, according to the company’s website.
Mr. Shaw headed textile manufacturer Madhura Coats before joining Biocon in 1999.
The Scot married Kiran Mazumdar Shaw in 1998.