Sanofi India appoints Deepak Arora as Managing Director
Sanofi India Limited on Monday announced the appointment of Deepak Arora as the new Managing Director with effect from 27 October 2025. According to the stock exchange filing, this decision is in line with the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and is subject to approval of the shareholders and the Central Government. Arora’s appointment marks a significant leadership change for the company, which aims to align its strategic vision with global goals.
The company also announced that Rachid Ayari has resigned from his position as Interim General Manager, effective October 26, 2025. Ayari, who assumed the interim position as of July 21, 2025, will continue to serve as a Full-Time Director and Chief Financial Officer at the company.
Strategic Vision
In this role, Arora will define and drive the strategic vision for India in alignment with Sanofi’s global strategy, the company said in an official press release. He will also lead strategic priorities to accelerate innovation and agility across the organization while driving operational excellence across all functions. Additionally, the company said Deepak will champion the Company’s culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to bring our core values to life.
Aditya Narayan, Chairman, said, “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am delighted to welcome Deepak Arora as Managing Director. His extensive pharmaceutical experience across geographies aligns perfectly with our efforts to serve patients across India. We are confident that Sanofi will continue to evolve and innovate under his leadership. We offer our wholehearted support and best wishes as we embark on this important journey.” The Board of Directors of Sanofi India Limited said:
Arora has over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, with a career spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. His expertise includes leadership roles in commercial, sales and marketing, and general management; where he was instrumental in driving business acquisitions and sustainable growth.
Arora’s educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in Botany and Zoology from Lucknow University and an MBA from Indira Gandhi National Open University. He was appointed as General Manager for three years as of October 27, 2025.
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