Former Coca-Cola executive Punita Lal joins Lupin Board as Additional Director

Mumbai: Global pharma major Lupin Limited has appointed Punita Lal as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent) to its Board of Directors.

Punita has a distinguished career spanning over 35 years in strategy, marketing, and leadership across Asia, encompassing various geographies and industries.

She has held senior positions at Coca-Cola in China and PepsiCo in India. She served as Managing Director & CEO of NourishCo, a joint venture between Tata Global Beverages and PepsiCo.

Following her executive tenure, Punita focused on consulting for SMEs, playing a significant role in fostering innovation. She is also a qualified leadership coach. Punita has served on the boards of DBS Bank, Carlsberg A.S., Cipla, CEAT, and Entertainment Networks India.

She has been recognized as Corporate Woman of the Year by FICCI Women’s Organisation in 2009.

Punita’s academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Economics from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata.

Manju D Gupta, Chairman, Lupin said, “We are delighted to welcome Punita to our board. Her vast experience and expertise will be instrumental in guiding Lupin’s strategic initiatives and strengthening our position in the global pharmaceutical industry.”

Lupin Limited is a global pharmaceutical leader headquartered in Mumbai, India, with products distributed in over 100 markets. Lupin specializes in pharmaceutical products, including branded and generic formulations, complex generics, biotechnology products, and active pharmaceutical ingredients. The company has a strong position in India and the U.S. across multiple therapy areas, including respiratory, cardiovascular, anti-diabetic, anti-infective, gastrointestinal, central nervous system, and women's health. Lupin has 15 state-of-the-art manufacturing sites and 7 research centers globally.