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Senior President (Operations) - Mankind Pharma Ltd
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Abhay Kumar Srivastava is a distinguished pharmaceutical operations leader with over 20 years of experience driving large-scale transformations across some of India’s most respected pharma companies. As the Senior President of Operations at Mankind Pharma Ltd., he leads a diverse portfolio encompassing Formulations, API, Petfood, and Agritech—overseeing operations, project management, engineering, EHS, and strategic excellence initiatives. A Certified Six Sigma Black Belt and executive alumnus of both IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Lucknow, Abhay is known for blending manufacturing strategy with innovation-led execution. His leadership has consistently delivered measurable results in operational efficiency, digitization, and cross-functional alignment.
A graduate in pharmacy from BIT Mesra and a holder of a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, Mr. Srivastava’s journey includes impactful tenures at industry stalwarts such as USV, Alkem, and Sun Pharma. He has earned recognition for elevating family-owned manufacturing units into professionally run, future-ready operations. With a sharp focus on continuous improvement, Abhay champions the integration of next-gen technologies and forward-thinking methodologies to keep Mankind Pharma at the forefront of India’s pharmaceutical landscape. His commitment to operational excellence, people empowerment, and adaptive strategy makes him a respected force in pharma leadership circles.
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
PGDBA , Investor Relations & Operations
Lal Bahadur Shastri Group of Institutions
Sr. Vice President (Operations) , Mankind Pharma Ltd
(July 2024 - January 1970)
President Operations , Mankind Pharma Ltd
(June 2017 - November 2024)
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