Cipla appoints Kedar Upadhye as Global CFO

Earlier, he has worked with Pepsi India and Thermax Group

Pharma major Cipla has appointed Kedar Upadhye as its Global chief financial officer (CFO) effective from Monday.

Until recently, Kedar was Vice President, Global Generics Finance and Head of Investor Relations in Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Cipla said in a statement.

Prior to Dr Reddy's, he has worked with Pepsi India and Thermax Group, it added.

Cipla managing director and Global chief executive officer Subhanu Saxena said, "With his strong financial expertise and deep insights about the global generics industry, he shall be a strong addition to our Management Council to help us move forward towards our aspirations."

Umang Vohra will continue to be the Global chief operating officer of the firm, Cipla said.