Thane, Maharashtra, India, April 2025 – O P Singh has taken on the role of Chief Executive Officer & Co-Managing Director at Burnet Pharmaceuticals, marking a return to a company that played a significant role in the early days of his career. With decades of leadership in India’s pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, Singh is set to steer Burnet through an ambitious phase of innovation, cultural transformation, and market expansion.
Singh emphasized his intent to build a high-ownership culture, where empowered talent will have the opportunity to execute bold ideas and contribute meaningfully to Burnet’s mission to rewrite the Indian pharma playbook with creativity, agility, and innovation.
Most recently, O P Singh served as Group CEO of Akums Group for about three years, where he led India’s largest contract manufacturing organization, driving operational scale, strategic partnerships, and growth initiatives.
Prior to this, he spent nearly seven years at Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited as President – Sales & Marketing, where he oversaw large-scale commercial strategy and significantly expanded market share across key therapeutic segments.
Earlier, Singh spent over 15 years at Zydus Group, where he held multiple senior roles including Director (Chief of Biochem) and Sr. Vice President – Sales & Marketing. He led strategic business units across mass specialty and nephro-urology, managing a portfolio worth ₹300 crore and a team of over 700 professionals.
Singh’s journey in pharma began with Burnet Pharmaceuticals, where he served as Sales Director for three years in the mid-90s. His early foundation was built at GSK, where he worked for seven years.
He holds an Executive Diploma from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, reinforcing his strategic and leadership capabilities across business functions.
About Burnet Pharmaceuticals
Burnet Pharmaceuticals has been a trusted name in Indian healthcare for over 45 years, dedicated to crafting medicines that stand for precision, trust, and care. The company connects its legacy of innovation with a forward-looking mindset, committed to improving lives across generations. With a robust product portfolio and a vision rooted in impact and accessibility, Burnet aims to bring care full circle for doctors, patients, and the healthcare ecosystem.
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