New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- Cipla Ltd has named chief operating officer Achin Gupta its next chief executive officer and managing director, succeeding Umang Vohra, who is exiting the pharma giant after a decade at the helm.

Gupta will take over his new role effective 1 April 2026 for a five-year term, pending shareholder approval, the pharma company said in an exchange filing on Thursday, shortly after reporting its second-quarter results. He will be MD and global CEO-designate from 1 January.

"This planned transition is in line with our succession process developed by the Board and Umang, ensuring continuity, stability, and a clear vision for the future," Cipla said in a release.

Mint first broke this news on 22 September.

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