Sanofi India names Deepak Arora as Managing Director

In his new role, Arora brings over three decades of leadership experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. 

Most recently, Arora served AstraZeneca as the Country President based in South Africa for over six years. Previously, he has held senior roles spanning Commercial, Sales & Marketing, and General Management, driving acquisitions and sustainable growth for several multinational companies. 

Bringing a wealth of global perspective and leadership expertise, Arora will be responsible for defining and driving Sanofi’s strategic vision for India in alignment with the company’s global priorities. He will also lead key initiatives to accelerate innovation, strengthen agility, and enhance operational excellence across all business functions.

A strong advocate for inclusive leadership, Arora will further champion Sanofi’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) culture to bring the company’s core values to life. 

Welcoming the new Managing Director to the leadership team, Aditya Narayan, Chairman of the Board, Sanofi India Limited, said, “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am delighted to welcome Deepak Arora as the Managing Director. His extensive pharmaceutical experience across diverse geographies aligns perfectly with our endeavour to serve patients throughout India. 

We are confident that under his leadership, Sanofi will continue to thrive and innovate. We extend our wholehearted support and best wishes as he embarks on this significant journey.” 

On the academic front, Arora holds an MBA from the Indira Gandhi National Open University and a Bachelor’s degree in Botany and Zoology from the University of Lucknow.