Samina Hamied steps in as new Vice President at IPA

Samina Hamied, Executive Vice Chairman, Cipla has taken charge as the new Vice President of the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA). In 2013, she was designated as ‘Head Strategic Projects – Cipla New Ventures’. She was appointed as an Executive Director of the Company in 2015 and subsequently, she was elevated as the Executive ViceChairperson in 2016. She has been instrumental in driving the company’s current transformation agenda. Samina has played a key role in successfully incubating and shaping Cipla Health, and spearheading Cipla’s ambitious foray into the US market with strategic acquisitions. She has built a top-class leadership pipeline for the company as it continues to spread its wings globally. As Executive ViceChairperson, she focuses on Board and governance issues, in addition to furthering Cipla’s strategic priorities through key global partnerships, corporate culture, hiring right talent, and public advocacy.