Cipla's Vohra readies for exit; Gupta may be CEO

Vohra was re-appointed for 5 yrs in 2021; COO Gupta may take over by year-end

- Jessica Jani & Devina Sengupta

Umang Vohra is expected to step down from his role as the company's managing director and global chief executive officer at the end of March 2026, when his tenure ends.

India’s third largest drugmaker is headed for a management shuffle. Nearly a decade since he took on the position, Cipla’s managing director (MD) and global chief executive officer (CEO) Umang Vohra, 54, is preparing to move out of the role by the end of this fiscal year, according to multiple people aware of the development.

Achin Gupta, currently Cipla’s global chief operating officer (COO), is likely to succeed him, the people said, requesting anonymity. “Achin Gupta was brought in to head the India business and has been groomed for the last few years. Gupta is expected to take over Vohra’s role within a year's time, likely by March 2026,” said an industry executive aware of the development. Two other industry executives also confirmed the development.

Multiple queries sent to Cipla, Umang Vohra and Achin Gupta on Saturday remained unanswered until the time of publishing.