Lupin names Christoph Funke as Chief Technical Operations Officer

Christoph’s extensive career includes leadership roles at organizations such as Fresenius Kabi and Strides Pharma Science. In his leadership roles, Christoph has managed large-scale technical operations and manufacturing networks across 27 sites in 19 countries, overseeing production value exceeding USD 2 billion and leading teams of over 12,500 employees. Christoph holds an engineering degree from South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences, Germany.

Commenting on the appointment, Lupin’s CEO, Vinita Gupta, and MD, Nilesh Gupta said, “We are delighted to welcome Christoph to our executive leadership team. His impressive track record and extensive experience across manufacturing, supply chain, and technical operations make him a valuable addition as we continue to advance our mission of improving patient lives globally.”

Lupin is an innovation-led transnational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Mumbai, India. The Company develops and commercializes a wide range of branded and generic formulations, biotechnology products, and APIs in over 100 markets in the U.S., India, South Africa, and across the Asia Pacific (APAC), Latin America (LATAM), Europe, and Middle East regions.

The Company specializes in the cardiovascular, anti-diabetic, and respiratory segments and has a significant presence in the anti-infective, gastro-intestinal (GI), central nervous system (CNS), and women’s health areas. Lupin is the third-largest pharmaceutical company in the U.S. by prescriptions. The company invested 7.9% of its revenue in research and development in FY23. Lupin has 15 manufacturing sites, 7 research centers.