K G Ananthakrishnan

Cohance :About Us :Leadership :K G Ananthakrishnan
Cohance : About Us : Leadership : K G Ananthakrishnan

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors comprises industry veterans and strategic leaders who guide Cohance’s vision and growth. Their expertise spans pharmaceuticals, private equity, and corporate governance, ensuring we remain a trusted partner in health science innovation.

K G Ananthakrishnan

Independent Director
Ananthakrishnan

K G Ananthakrishnan

Independent Director

Mr. K G Ananthakrishnan joined as an Independent Director of the Company effective 29th September 2023. He has had a distinguished career spanning over four decades in the pharmaceutical industry.

He served as Director General of the Organization of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) and Co-Chair of the Pharma Committee at CII, where he played a key role in shaping public policy. He holds a Masters in Marketing Management from JBIMS, Mumbai, and a Bachelors in Science from Osmania University, Hyderabad. He has also completed executive programs at Wharton Business School and INSEAD.

Beginning his career with Novartis India in 1976, he held senior roles at Pharmacia, Pfizer, and Fulford (India). As VP and MD – South Asia Region for MSD, he led a transformation into a high-growth company.

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