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Nitin Kumar Shantha

Chief Information Officer
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Nitin Kumar Shantha

Chief Information Officer

Appointed: 18 April 2024

Mr. Nitin Kumar Shantha is the Chief Information Officer of the Company, responsible for leading the IT and digital strategy and overseeing IT functions.

He brings over 18 years of experience in driving digital transformation across the pharmaceutical, FMCG, and industrial manufacturing sectors. Nitin has led enterprise-wide technology strategy and operations, championing innovation through analytics and automation in complex business environments. He is known for aligning technology with business goals, enhancing operational efficiency, and building future-ready organizations through cross-functional collaboration and global vendor partnerships.

Nitin is a certified SAP expert and an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (Senior Management Programme). He holds a master’s degree in Manufacturing Management from Loughborough University, UK, and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Dr. V. Prasada Raju was appointed Managing Director of Suven Pharmaceuticals on September 29, 2023. He also serves as the CEO and Managing Director of Cohance Lifesciences Ltd.Dr. Raju brings over three decades of comprehensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with strong credentials in strategy, operations, scientific affairs, and business development. Previously, he was Executive Director at Granules India Ltd, where he played a pivotal role in shaping growth strategy, managing the product pipeline, leading regulatory and intellectual property functions, and spearheading new business initiatives. He was also instrumental in setting up R&D and Greenfield manufacturing projects.
In his earlier roles, Dr. Raju served on the boards of several key entities, including Granules Omnichem Pvt. Ltd. (Vizag, India), Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Washington, D.C., USA), and USpharma Ltd. (Florida, USA). He spent nearly two decades at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (1994–2012), holding senior positions with responsibilities spanning technical, strategic, and operational leadership. Dr. Raju holds a PhD in Chemistry and a Postgraduate Diploma in Patent Law, and has undergone specialized training in material sciences at IIT, Chicago, USA. He is also an alumnus of the Senior Management Program at the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIMC). Dr. Raju’s diverse expertise and leadership acumen position him as a highly respected figure in the pharmaceutical sector. Other Directorships / Full-time Positions in Body Corporates:
Name of the Company / Body Corporate
Cohance Lifesciences Limited
Position
Managing Director
Name of the Company / Body Corporate
Sapala Organics Private Limited
Position
Director
In his earlier roles, Dr. Raju served on the boards of several key entities, including Granules Omnichem Pvt. Ltd. (Vizag, India), Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Washington, D.C., USA), and USpharma Ltd. (Florida, USA). He spent nearly two decades at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (1994–2012), holding senior positions with responsibilities spanning technical, strategic, and operational leadership. Dr. Raju holds a PhD in Chemistry and a Postgraduate Diploma in Patent Law, and has undergone specialized training in material sciences at IIT, Chicago, USA. He is also an alumnus of the Senior Management Program at the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIMC). Dr. Raju’s diverse expertise and leadership acumen position him as a highly respected figure in the pharmaceutical sector. Other Directorships / Full-time Positions in Body Corporates:
SI Name of the Company / Body Corporate Position
1 Cohance Lifesciences Limited Managing Director
2 Sapala Organics Private Limited Director