Rajiv I. Modi

Education

MSc Biochemical Engineering from University College, London, PhD Biological Science from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA.

Born

1960

Shareholding

8,718,500 shares via company

Independent

No

Assumed

Board member since 2015

Professional experience

Chairman and Managing Director of Cadila Pharmaceuticals. Cadila Pharmaceuticals places immense focus on research. Being a Biotechnologist himself, Dr Modi has played a major role in developing the Company’s Biotechnology Division into a strong R&D unit, focusing on new developments and breakthrough innovations. Envisioning a global presence for the Group, Dr Modi played a pivotal role in establishing the marketing set-up and subsidiaries of the Company across the shores.

Chairman of the CII National Committee on Pharma 2015-2016. Chairman of Board of Governance of Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, India. Former Chairman of CII Gujarat State Council.