Drugmaker Pfizer Limited has Thursday (9th Feb 2023) announced the appointment of Meenakshi Nevatia as an Additional Director and Managing Director for five years from April 3, 2023.

* She comes in the place of S Sridhar, who announced his early retirement in August 2022.

* Meenakshi has 30 years of experience across companies including Mckinsey & Co, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and more recently with Stryker Corporation.

* Nick Lagunowich, Pfizer Global President (Emerging Markets) said, “India is critical to the healthcare ecosystem in the region and globally. It is a place where we aspire to bring many more breakthrough therapies and health solutions to patients across the economic segments.”

* Sridhar, the current India country President, will step down as Managing Director and board member from March 31, 2023.

Source : Hindu Businessline