Board of Directors
Mr. Arun Duggal
Chairman and Independent Director
Mr. Arun Duggal is an experienced international banker with expertise in Financial Strategy, M&A and capital raising. He has 26 years career with Bank of America, mostly based out of New York, San-Francisco, Hong-Kong and Japan. His last assignment was as Chief Executive of Bank of America in India.
A Mechanical Engineer from the prestigious IIT – Delhi, he also holds an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad.
He is also a director on the Boards, Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited, Techno Electric and Engineering Company Limited and Davenport Management Consultants Services Private Limited.
Mr. Sumit Bose
Independent Director
Mr. Sumit Bose was a member of the Indian Administrative Services. He served the Government of India in several capacities such as Union Finance Secretary (as Secretary, Department of Revenue), Secretary (Expenditure), Secretary (Disinvestment) as well as Secretary in the Thirteenth Finance Commission.
Mr. Bose holds a Master of Science (Social Policy and Planning) from the London School of Economics, a Master of Arts (History) from St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi, and an Indian school certificate from the doon school, Dehradun.
He is also a director on the Boards of HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited, JM Financial Limited, HDFC Pension Fund Management Limited, The Peerless General Finance & Investment Co. Ltd., Peerless Hospitex Hospital and Research Centre Ltd., Madhya Pradesh Jal Nigam Maryadit, National Highways Infra Investment Managers Private Limited, Foundation To Educate Girls Globally, Jal Seva Charitable Foundation, Vidhi Centre For Legal Policy, Forum for Health Systems Design and Transformation and Kiwi General Insurance Limited.
Mr. Ashwani Kumar Puri
Independent Director
Mr. Ashwani Kumar Puri is a Chartered Accountant and Certified Management Accountant by profession and has worked at PwC for over 33 years, including 22 years as a partner.
He was the India Advisory Services Leader, having served as a member of the India Leadership Team for over ten years, and a member of the firm’s Global Advisory Leadership Team. He has been working actively to bring about corporate and policy reform focused on transparency and governance within business and professional circles and with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Ministry of Finance.
Mr. Ashwani Kumar Puri is also the independent director on the boards of Titan Company Limited, Travel Food Services Limited and Healthium Medtech Limited.
Ms. Richa Arora
Independent Director
Ms. Richa Arora has over three decades of extensive Board & CXO level experience in governance, strategy, business & cultural transformation, marketing, technology-enabled solutions and ESG.
Ms. Arora is presently an Independent Director on the Board of TableSpace Technologies Limited, Sundrop Brands Limited, Relaxo Footwears Limited, and Grihum Housing Finance Limited. She is also a Director on the board of Morphosis Venture Capital Limited (DFSI, Dubai, UAE), and is a member of the governing council of Mobile Crèches, an NGO focused on early childhood development.
Ms. Arora was earlier with the Tata group, whereas COO she led the transformation of the consumer business of Tata Chemicals. She has previously worked in leadership positions in FMCG companies like Britannia Industries Limited.
Ms. Richa Arora is a Chevening scholar from the London School of Economics, an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad and a Graduate in Economics from Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University.
Mr. Aman Mehta
Managing Director (Additional Director)
Mr. Aman Mehta is the Managing Director of Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited. He has been a key contributor in guiding strategic direction of Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited, with overall accountability for driving growth, long term growth and strengthening market leadership in key territories. With an Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Boston University and MBA from Columbia University, New York, and with over a decade of experience within the Torrent Group, Mr. Aman Mehta has held several leadership roles across the Power and Pharmaceutical businesses. He has been instrumental in accelerating the growth of Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited through a combination of organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions. His key contributions in the India business of Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited have been identification and integration of assets for M&A (Unichem, Curatio etc.) and driving organic growth in Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited’s India business led by field force expansion, in-licensing, and entry into new therapeutic areas. and cost discipline, and people development, supporting Torrent Pharmaceutical Limited’s long-term growth, sustainability, and competitiveness.
Mr. Aman Mehta is Managing Director of Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited and a Director of Torrent Investments Limited, Torrent Gujarat Titans Private Limited and Saat Rasta Properties Private Limited.
Read moreMr. Sudhir Menon
Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director (Additional Director)
Mr. Sudhir Menon is a Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant with over 29 years of rich experience in finance and corporate management. He joined Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited in May 2006 and has been instrumental in strengthening financial controls and governance across the organisation. He has played a pivotal role in several strategic acquisitions, contributing to the sustained growth of Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited. Currently as Executive Director (Finance) & Chief Financial Officer of Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited, he is responsible for Finance & Accounts, Legal & Secretarial, Information Technology and Investor Relations. Over the years, he has overseen multiple functions, reflecting his leadership and functional versatility.
Mr. Sudhir Menon is a Director of Torrent Gujarat Titans Private Limited and Torrent Diagnostics Limited.
Read moreMr. Amal Kelshikar
Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director (Additional Director)
Mr. Amal Kelshikar has a total experience of 32 years in Strategic Planning, Innovation and Launches, Marketing and Sales (Professional Med Rep and Trade), Channel Management (Inc Hospital), Commercial Excellence, Talent Development, Business Development & Licensing and External engagement. He is BE (Chem) from University Department of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India and has done MBA (PGDM) from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA). He has also done his Executive Finance Program from Harvard Business School Executive Education and Executive Marketing Program from Kellogg Executive Education. He has been overseeing India business of Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited since 2022. He has worked in reputed organisations like Abbott, Baxter, Novartis, Astra Zeneca in course of his career.
Mr. Amal Kelshikar does not hold directorship
Read moreMr. Hasmukh Patel
Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director (Additional Director)
Mr. Hasmukh Patel holds a Master’s degree in Pharmacy and brings more than 33 years of distinguished experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He began his career with Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited in May 1992 as a Trainee Scientist and, through a combination of strategic leadership and deep technical insight, rose steadily through the organization to his current role as Chief Operating Officer. He has been instrumental in driving sustainable and scalable growth for Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited. He has shaped and strengthened key functions including manufacturing operations, supply chain, API development, and product development. His comprehensive understanding of cGMP standards, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and organizational leadership has played a pivotal role in enhancing Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited’s performance, competitiveness, and market presence. Known for his collaborative approach and strong operational experience, he offers valuable insights toward sustainable growth, improved capability, and higher quality standards.
Mr. Hasmukh Patel does not hold directorship.
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