Umesh has over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceuticals industry
Biocon Biologics, a unit of biotechnology major Biocon, has appointed Susheel Umesh as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for emerging markets with effect from March 1.
Umesh, who has over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceuticals industry, has worked in India, France and Sub-Saharan Africa for leading global pharma companies. He will drive the company’s business in the emerging markets and will also be responsible for the branded formulations business.
With this appointment, Biocon Biologics will move its commercial operations from Singapore to its headquarters in Bengaluru.
“With Dr Arun Chandavarkar taking over as Managing Director of Biocon Biologics, Shreehas Tambe as Deputy CEO and Susheel as CCO, I believe we now have a strong leadership team to drive the future growth of our biosimilars business,” Biocon Biologics Executive Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw said in a statement.
PTI
