Mrs. Shirin Paul took over the Chairmanship of the Apeejay Surrendra Group under tragic circumstances in April 1990. In July 2004, she became the Chairperson Emeritus of the Group, handing over the office of Chairperson to her son Karan Paul. Apeejay Surrendra Group (established in 1910) is a dynamic Indian multinational with rapidly expanding operations in Tea, Hospitality, Shipping, Real Estate and Retail.

Mrs. Paul directs the Educational and Philanthropic activities of the Group. She oversees the management of the Apeejay Schools and is the Chairperson of The Paul Foundation. The Paul Foundation awarded scholarships to outstanding scholars committed to making a difference to the society through their work from 2001 - 2008. The program was amended in 2009 to address the educational needs of the least privileged and most deprived sections of society giving shape to the Anand Paul Education Support Program. As a Trustee of the Apeejay Trust, she works with development projects focusing on children, women, the disadvantaged and the disabled. She has a deep interest in promoting art and culture, is a keen horticulturist, and finds Yoga-Meditation as the ultimate healer of body, mind and soul.