Meher Pudumjee is a prominent name in India’s engineering landscape, currently serving as the chairperson of Thermax Ltd. This Indian multinational engineering conglomerate specializes in clean air, clean energy, and clean water solutions and is headquartered in Pune. With over 20 years of leadership, Meher has guided the company, valued at Rs 63,307 crore, through significant growth and innovation.
A Legacy of Leadership
Meher is the daughter of Anu Aga, the former chairperson of Thermax and India’s richest woman in the construction and engineering sector, with a net worth of Rs 41,730 crore, according to Forbes. Anu stepped down in 2004, passing the leadership baton to her daughter, Meher.
Educational Background and Early Career
Meher holds a postgraduate degree in chemical engineering from the Imperial College of Science and Technology in London. She returned to India in 1996 and was appointed to Thermax’s Board of Directors shortly thereafter. Her career began in 1990 when she joined Thermax as a trainee engineer, quickly taking on significant responsibilities.
Significant Contributions to Thermax
In her early career, Meher and her husband, Pheroz Pudumjee, were tasked with revitalizing a Thermax subsidiary in the UK. By 2001, she became a non-executive director and was appointed Vice Chairperson in 2002. During her tenure, she played a crucial role in transforming Thermax into a leading engineering firm.
Beyond her professional commitments, Meher Pudumjee is passionate about music and is an active member of a choir based in Pune. She resides in Pune with her husband, and they have two children, balancing her successful career with a fulfilling family life.
