Board of Directors
Directorship / Partnership in other Body Corporates:
- Pavi Buildwell Private Limited – Director
- Luxor Metaltec India Private Limited- Director
- RCJ Advisors Private Limited- Director
- Mankind Biotech Private Limited- Director
- Gyan Infrastructure Company Private Limited- Director
- Appian Associates Infrastructure Private Limited- Director
- Mankind Pharma FZ – LLC – Director
- Kindcare Foundation – Director
- PP&A Combines LLP – Partner
Directorship / Partnership in other Body Corporates:
- Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited – Director
- Mankind consumer Products Private Limited – Director
- PHD Chamber of Commerce Industry – Director
- Magnet Labs Private Limited – Director – Director
- ANM Properties Private Limited – Director
- Appian Properties Private Limited – Director
- Pavi Buildwell Private Limited – Director
- Luxor Metaltec India Private Limited – Director
- Pathkind Diagnostics Private Limited – Director
- RPJ Trustee Private Limited – Director
- Mankind Biotech Private Limited – Director
- Casablanca Pharma Private Limited – Director
- Alankrit Handicrafts Private Limited – Director
- Beckon Realestate Developers Private Limited – Director
- Appian Associates Infrastructure Private Limited – Director
- Saburi Sai Ram Buildtech Private Limited – Director
- Lifestar Pharma Private Limited – Director
- Appian Multiventures Private Limited – Director
- Mankind Pharma FZ -LLC – Director
- Kindcare Foundation – Director
- Twin Roots Ventures LLP – Partner
- Complete Circle Wealth Solutions LLP – Partner
- Casablanca Lifesciences LLP – Partner
- Appian Builders LLP – Partner
- Appian Buildheights LLP – Partner
- Appian Projects LLP – Partner
- Appian Buildwell LLP – Partner
Directorship / Partnership in other Body Corporates:
- Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited – Director
- Wellspur Foundation – Director
- Mankind Consumer Products Private Limited – Director
- Appian Properties Private Limited – Director
- Casablanca Pharma Private Limited – Director
- Arora Family Private Limited – Director
- Pathkind Diagnostics Private Limited – Director
- Appian Multiventures Private Limited – Director
- Mankind Drugs Private Limited – Director
- Virmish Enterprises Private Limited – Director
- ANM Properties Private Limited – Director
- Pavi Buildwell Private Limited – Director
- Rashi Apparels Private Limited – Director
- Mankind Pharma FZ – LLC – Director
- Kindcare Foundation – Director
- Twin Roots Ventures LLP – Partner
- Complete Circle Wealth Solutions LLP – Partner
- Casablanca Lifesciences LLP – Partner
- Appian Buildrise LLP – Partner
- Appian Buildwell LLP – Partner
- Appian Projects LLP – Partner
- Appian Buildheights LLP – Partner
Mr. Vivek Kalra serves as an Independent Director at Mankind Pharma, joining the board in August 2022. His unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen brings valuable perspective to the company’s strategic direction and governance.
Mr. Kalra holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Technology (Electrical Engineering) from IIT Bombay, one of India’s most prestigious engineering institutions and an MBA from Leland Stanford Junior University, establishing a strong foundation in both technical and management disciplines.
In his current role, Mr. Kalra demonstrates his investment expertise as a partner at Singular Capital India Advisors LLP and serves as a Director of Singular Capital VCC, Singapore.
Directorship / Partnership in other Body Corporates:
- B N B S Cements and Products Private Limited – Director
- Kindcare Foundation – Director
- Singular Capital India Advisors LLP – Partner
- Salsette Advisors LLP – Partner
Mr. Tilokchand Punamchand Ostwal serves as an Independent Director at Mankind Pharma, bringing his extensive expertise in accounting and regulatory affairs to the board since January 2020. A distinguished member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Mr. Ostwal has established himself as a leading voice in Indian corporate finance and taxation.
As a senior partner at T.P. Ostwal & Associates LLP, he leads one of India’s respected chartered accounting firms. His influence extends beyond private practice, as evidenced by his pivotal role as a member of the advisory group that established Transfer Pricing Regulations in India, contributing significantly to the country’s corporate taxation framework.
Directorship / Partnership in other Body Corporates:
- Karamtara Engineering Limited – Director
- Polycab India Limited – Director
- Oberoi Constructions Limited – Director
- Supremus Lower Parel Premises Private Limited – Director
- ITI Mutual Fund Trustee Private Limited – Director
- Divinion Advisory Services Private Limited – Director
- P & O Advisors Private Limited – Director
- Lambda Therapeutic Research Limited – Director
- T.P. Ostwal & Associates LLP – Partner
Ms. Vijaya Sampath is a distinguished corporate law expert and Independent Director at Mankind Pharma, bringing decades of experience in corporate governance and advisory services to the organisation. Her appointment to the board in August 2022 marked a significant addition to the company’s leadership team, enhancing its corporate governance framework.
A fellow member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Ms. Sampath’s academic credentials include a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts in English Literature from the University of Madras, Chennai, complemented by a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from the University of Mysore.
Ms. Sampath’s leadership extends beyond her role at Mankind Pharma. She has served as the chairperson of the Committee on Corporate Laws of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, where she played a pivotal role in shaping corporate governance practices.
Directorship / Partnership in other Body Corporates:
- Sunbeam Lightweighting Solutions Private Limited – Director
- Craftsman Automation Limited – Director
- DR Axion India Private Limited – Director
- VA Tech Wabag Limited – Director
- Intellect Design Arena Limited – Director
- Ingersoll-Rand (India) Limited – Director
- GVS Envicon Tegnologies private Limited – Director
Mr. Satish Kumar Sharma serves as a Whole-Time Director at Mankind Pharma, where he has been a key member of the executive leadership team since September 2016. With over 17 years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector, he brings extensive industry knowledge and operational expertise to his role.
A pharmaceutical professional by training, Mr. Sharma holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from Gulbarga University, Karnataka. His educational background, combined with nearly two decades of industry experience, has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical operations, regulatory requirements, and market dynamics.
Directorship / Partnership in other Body Corporates:
- Appian Properties Private Limited – Director
- Pharmaforce Medex Private Limited – Director
- Mankind Consumer Products Private Limited – Director
- Mankind Medicare Private Limited – Director
- Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited – Whole time Director
- Superba Warehousing LLP – Partner
- Penta Latex LLP – Partner
Mr. Anish Vanraj Bafna has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare and medical devices sector, with significant experience in managing global healthcare businesses and operations across multiple geographies.
Mr. Bafna previously served as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Healthium Medtech Limited (“Healthium”) for over eight years, where he was instrumental in driving the company’s growth, global expansion and transformation. He is currently serving as the Non-Executive Chairman of Healthium.
Prior to his association with Healthium, Mr. Bafna served as President – Japan at Baxter International. He had also served as Regional Head – Emerging Asia at Baxter International, Singapore, where he was responsible for overseeing operations across India and Southeast Asia.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Bafna has worked across Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan and India, gaining extensive international experience in healthcare business management, strategy development and operational excellence.
Mr. Bafna holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Chemistry) from St. Xavier’s, Ahmedabad, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from IMDR, Pune.
Directorship / Partnership in other Body Corporates:
- Healthium Medtech Limited-Non-Executive Chairman
- Padup Ventures Services LLP-Partner
- Cleardew Pacific INC-Director
- Audit Committee
- Stakeholder Relationship Committee
- Nomination & Renumeration Committee
- Risk Management Committee
- CSR Committee