Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | January 11, 1977 |
Birth Place | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, India |
Age | 47 YEARS OLD |
Alma mater | Kasturba Medical College Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute |
Awards | List of awards |
Website | www.drshamsheer.com |
Net worth: $2.2 Billion (2024)
Shamsheer Vayalil, also known as the healthcare giant in India, is projected to amass a net worth of $2.2 billion by 2024. His wealth stems from his expertise and successful ventures in the healthcare industry. As the founder and managing director of VPS Healthcare, Shamsheer Vayalil has revolutionized the healthcare landscape in India with his innovative solutions and patient-centric approach. Through his visionary leadership, he has expanded his healthcare empire to encompass numerous hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities across various regions. With his incredible achievements and contributions to healthcare, it comes as no surprise that Shamsheer Vayalil has emerged as one of India's wealthiest entrepreneurs.
Famous Quotes:
We don't worry about cost. Our philosophy is that when we give, we grow.
Biography/Timeline
Dr. Shamsheer was born in Kerala, on January 11, 1977. He completed his Bachelors in Medicine from Kasturba Medical College before pursuing his MD in radiology from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute in Chennai.
Dr. Shamsheer started his career as a radiologist at the Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi, where he worked for 12 months. In 2007, he started providing medical aid and care through his first hospital which he soon Diversified into related Health care businesses within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Indian Subcontinent region. Among Dr. Shamsheer's flagship projects is the Burjeel Hospital, which is also Abu Dhabi's largest private tertiary care hospital.
In April 2014, Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil filed a petition in the Indian Supreme Court regarding the NRI Voting Rights. He was concerned by the existing procedure in which the NRIs had to travel to their constituency to vote. He moved the Supreme Court to make the process easier. Acting on his PIL, the Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to explore the possibilities for NRIs to cast their vote. Acting on the Supreme Court’s directive, the Election Commission set up a committee to explore the possibilities of NRIs to vote. In October 2014, based on the committee’s recommendation, the Election Commission submitted its report to the Supreme Court, which has recommended enabling NRIs to vote by proxy and e-postal ballot. The Indian Government has also favored e-postal ballot for NRIs and the introduction of the bill in the Indian Parliament for NRI Voting Rights is still awaited.
In early 2018, Shamsheer and his wife Dr. Shabeena joined the Giving Pledge, a campaign founded by Bill Gates, Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett, to encourage the wealthy to contribute their wealth towards philanthropy.