Geneva – Today, the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) welcomed Govind Narayanan as its newest Board member, with his expertise in the generics industry.

With a background in Engineering, Govind started his career at Gharda Chemicals, gaining eight years of diverse experience in roles spanning Engineering, Design, Projects, and Manufacturing. Later, as CEO and Managing Director of Shasun from 2000 to 2010, he transformed the company from a single-product API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) entity into a diversified business, expanding into finished dosage, Contract Research and Manufacturing Services (CRAMS), and biologics. As the Managing Director of Aurobindo Pharma from 2010 to 2021, Govind oversaw significant growth, establishing new businesses and executing strategic acquisitions. He is currently collaborating with TI (a Murugappa group company) to create a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). He also serves as an operating partner at Kedaara Capital, a private equity firm, and sits on the board of United Way India.