Cipla Appoints Shivam Puri as CEO – One India Business

Cipla has announced the appointment of Shivam Puri as Chief Executive Officer – One India Business, effective July 1, 2026. The appointment marks a significant leadership move as the pharmaceutical major strengthens its focus on the Indian market. Puri will also become a member of the company’s Management Council and Senior Management Personnel.

Currently serving as Managing Director and CEO of Cipla Health, Puri has led the consumer healthcare business since 2019. Under his leadership, the company expanded its presence across wellness, nutrition, skincare, smoking cessation, cough and cold, and pain management categories, transforming Cipla Health into a leading wellness-focused consumer business.

A seasoned business leader with more than 23 years of experience, Puri brings expertise spanning both FMCG and healthcare sectors. Before joining Cipla Health, he held senior leadership roles at Hindustan Unilever, Jubilant FoodWorks, and ITC, where he worked across brand management, business leadership, and consumer growth initiatives.

In his expanded role, Puri will oversee Cipla’s One India Business, one of the company’s most important growth engines. His appointment reflects Cipla’s intent to leverage consumer-centric thinking, market understanding, and innovation-led growth to further strengthen its position in the domestic pharmaceutical and healthcare market.

The leadership change comes at a time when healthcare companies are increasingly focusing on consumer engagement, preventive healthcare, wellness solutions, and digital transformation. With Puri at the helm of the One India Business, Cipla is expected to further accelerate its efforts to deepen market reach, strengthen brand equity, and drive sustainable growth across India.