Rishad Naoroji: A Reluctant Billionaire Who Chose To Be Environmentalist And Wildlife Enthusiast
New Delhi: Rishad Naoroji's story is very fascinating as he chose to be an environmentalist and wildlife enthusiast over running a successful business. Not many people know that Rishad Naoroji is the cousin of Indian billionaire Adi Godrej and he still holds a one-fifth share of the Godrej family assets. The Godrej family controls the $5.2 billion (revenue) Godrej Group, a 126-year-old consumer-goods giant. Naorojis interest in birds began when as a three-year-old he accompanied his father to Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala.Mr Naoroji has made a name for himself as an environmentalist and has never remained involved in the family business which is the source of his fortune. He is an avid nature lover with a particular interest in wildlife conservation, especially birds. He founded the Raptor Research and Conservation Foundation to focus on the conservation of Asian birds of prey.Rishad Naoroji's Net WorthDespite not being involved in the family business, he still holds a one-fifth share of the Godrej family assets. According to Forbes, Rishad Naoroji's net worth stands at USD 2.9 billion. Rishad's love for birds over the business was never a problem for the Godrej family as Adi Godrej in an interview with Economic Times once said, "Though the trend then was for kids to follow in their fathers footsteps, it was becoming perfectly appropriate for someone to live off the dividends of their shareholding and pursue their passion. I admire Rishad for what he did.Rishad Naoroji's WorkHe founded the Raptor Research and Conservation Foundation to focus on the conservation of Asian birds of prey.He sits on the governing council of the Bombay Natural History Society.He is also a committee member of The Himalayan Club. He is also a board member of Tiger Watch Ranthambore.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 5:17 am