According to reports from Livemint, Cipla’s current CEO Umang Vohra is anticipated to resign by the end of the fiscal year 2026. The global Chief Operating Officer, Achin Gupta, is expected to take over the leadership role. However, this information has not been independently confirmed by Storyboard18.
Umang Vohra’s Tenure and Career Background
Umang Vohra has held the position of Managing Director and Group CEO at Cipla since September 1, 2016. His leadership was reaffirmed for another five-year term during the company’s 85th Annual General Meeting (AGM), which is effective from April 1, 2021, until March 31, 2026.
Before rising to the top post at Cipla, Vohra built an impressive career working with several notable organizations such as Eicher Motors, PepsiCo, and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories across India and the United States. His academic qualifications include degrees in engineering, marketing, and finance. Vohra joined Cipla initially as Global Chief Financial and Strategy Officer, later advancing to Global Chief Operating Officer prior to his appointment as MD & GCEO.
Leadership Changes at Sun Pharmaceuticals: A Parallel Shift
Meanwhile, Cipla’s competitor, Sun Pharmaceuticals, is also undergoing significant leadership changes. Kirti Ganorkar has recently taken charge as the managing director following the stepping down of the company’s founder, Dilip Shanghvi. Despite stepping down, Shanghvi will continue his involvement as an executive director and chairperson of the board.
In addition to these shifts, Shanghvi’s son, Aalok Shanghvi, has been named the Chief Operating Officer of Sun Pharma. Aalok is also tasked with overseeing the company’s North American operations after the resignation of Abhah Gandhi, who was previously the President and CEO of the North American business. Meanwhile, Shanghvi’s daughter, Vidhi Shanghvi, will lead the company’s rapidly expanding domestic consumer healthcare division.
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