Deepak Arora

Country Lead and Managing Director & General Manager Pharma - India

Deepak Arora was appointed as the Country Lead and Managing Director & General Manager Pharma for Sanofi India Limited (SIL) in October 2025.

Deepak will define and drive the strategic vision for India in alignment with Sanofi's global strategy. He will also spearhead strategic priorities to accelerate innovation and agility throughout the organization, while fostering operational excellence across all functions. Furthermore, Deepak will champion the Company's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion culture to bring our core values to life.

Deepak brings over 30 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical & Healthcare industry across North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa. He has held leadership positions in Commercial, Sales & Marketing, and General Management roles, acquiring business and generating sustainable growth within several multinational companies. Prior to Sanofi, he served as the Country President of AstraZeneca in South Africa.

Deepak holds a Bachelor’s degree in Botany & Zoology from the University of Lucknow and is an MBA from the Indira Gandhi National Open University.