Sandeep R. RaktatePresident, Operations • India & Ireland
Sandeep leads all aspects of our India and Ireland-based operations, including manufacturing, projects & engineering, EHS and administrative services. Sandeep is a deeply experienced operations executive with more than 28 years of expertise, including a specialized focus on automation and digitization. He joins Amneal from Mumbai-based Cipla Ltd., where he most recently served as Executive Vice President, Head International Operations & CMG, responsible for 13 of the company’s manufacturing plants. Over his tenure with the company, Sandeep was instrumental in leading the automation, digitization and simplification project resulting in a touchless factory model that earned the Lighthouse Accreditation from the World Economic Forum in 2022. Prior to joining Cipla, Sandeep served as Senior Vice President, Biologics and Pharma OSD & Injectables for Wockhardt; as a Managing Director for Cipla Biotech; and as a Senior Production Executive for Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. He holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Pharmacy from Pune University.
Upendra Kumar SinghPresident, India Business and Emerging Markets
Upendra leads our commercial operations in India and Emerging Markets in Southeast Asia, Middle East and Africa. He is a seasoned pharmaceutical leader with over 25+ years of experience with a proven track record in strategic business management, navigating complex regulatory environments and fostering team growth. Most recently, he served as the Commercial Head & EVP at GSK India. During his tenure at GSK, he worked in leadership roles in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and the Middle East, and successfully managed market expansions, regulatory challenges, and high-value portfolios. He holds a Post Graduate Programme in Management from Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Indore and a Bachelor’s in Science (Chemistry) from Sheth L.U.J. College of Arts & Sir M.V. College of Science, Mumbai.