Lal has a distinguished career spanning over 35 years in strategy, marketing, and leadership across Asia, encompassing various geographies and industries
Lupin announced the appointment of Punita Lal as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent) to its Board of Directors.
Lal has a distinguished career spanning over 35 years in strategy, marketing, and leadership across Asia, encompassing various geographies and industries. She has held senior positions at Coca-Cola in China and PepsiCo in India. She served as Managing Director & CEO of NourishCo, a joint venture between Tata Global Beverages and PepsiCo.
Following her executive tenure, Lal focussed on consulting for SMEs, playing a significant role in fostering innovation. She is also a qualified leadership coach.
Lal has served on the boards of DBS Bank, Carlsberg A.S., Cipla, CEAT, and Entertainment Networks India. She has been recognised among India’s top 20 businesswomen by Business Today in 2006, and Corporate Woman of the Year by FICCI Women’s Organisation in 2009.
Lal’s academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Economics from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata.
Manju D Gupta, Chairman, Lupin said, “We are delighted to welcome Punita to our board. Her vast experience and expertise will be instrumental in guiding Lupin’s strategic initiatives and strengthening our position in the global pharmaceutical industry.”
