Share Cipla has named Arun Kakatkar as its new Global Chief People Officer, reinforcing the pharmaceutical major’s leadership team as it sharpens focus on workforce capability, leadership depth and organisational scale. The appointment takes effect immediately. In his new role, Kakatkar will lead Cipla’s global people agenda, spanning talent strategy, workforce planning, leadership development and culture across its international operations. His mandate includes building capability frameworks aligned with business priorities, strengthening employee engagement, and advancing inclusive people practices across geographies. A seasoned HR leader with experience across sectors and regions, Kakatkar has previously led large-scale HR transformations, designed leadership pipelines, and partnered closely with business leaders to align people strategy with long-term growth objectives. His appointment comes at a time when global pharmaceutical companies are rethinking people leadership to support innovation, regulatory complexity and sustained expansion. The move signals Cipla’s continued emphasis on people leadership as a strategic enabler as it scales globally and invests in future-ready organisational capability. Post navigation Safari Industries Appoints Manish Bhatia as Chief Human Resources Officer
