Natasha Poonawalla

Natasha Poonawalla is Executive Director of Serum Institute of India, one of the world’s largest vaccine manufacturers, and Chairperson of Serum Life Sciences, driving global vaccine development and pandemic preparedness.

She also leads strategy across the Cyrus Poonawalla Group and serves as Chairperson of the Villoo Poonawalla Foundation, which has transformed millions of lives in India through education, healthcare, sanitation, and clean water initiatives. In addition, she is Director of the Poonawalla Science Park in the Netherlands and holds leadership roles with the British Asian Trust.

Building on her work in public health and philanthropy, Natasha is the Founder of Phinity, a pioneering venture creating a new global ecosystem at the intersection of wellness, culture, and sustainability. A patron of the arts and advocate for women’s leadership, she holds an MSc from the London School of Economics and is recognized worldwide for her influence across health, entrepreneurship, and cultural innovation.