Gland Pharma Appoints Deepak Sapra as New CEO Effective November 16, 2026
Gland Pharma Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Deepak Sapra as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Sapra will join the company on November 16, 2026. He has 27 years of executive experience, including over 23 years in pharmaceuticals, and previously served as CEO of API and Services at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories.
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Gland Pharma Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Deepak Sapra as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This decision, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, was approved by the Board of Directors.
Mr. Sapra is set to join the company on November 16, 2026, subject to his acceptance of the offer. He brings extensive experience to the role, with 27 years of executive experience, including over 23 years in the pharmaceutical industry.
Previously, Mr. Sapra served as the Chief Executive Officer – API and Services at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited (DRL) and was a Board Member of Aurigene Pharma Services. His responsibilities at DRL included global portfolio strategy for an integrated B2B business covering generic pharmaceuticals, CDMO services, APIs, collaborations, and global patient access across major international markets.
His career also includes a tenure as Chief Executive Officer – Custom Pharmaceutical Services, leading a global CDMO business. Mr. Sapra holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master's degree in Management from IIM Bangalore, with further scholarship and fellowship achievements from the University of Bradford and Carnegie Mellon University, respectively.
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