Syngene International has appointed Joydeep Kant as SVP of Development Services and Andrew Webster as Chief Human Resources Officer.
Joydeep Kant joined the Company in November 2022 as SVP Development Services and a member of the Executive Committee. Joydeep is an organic chemist with a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri (USA) and postdoctoral training in medicinal-organic chemistry from the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy (USA).
Joydeep has over 30 years of experience in global pharmaceutical companies like Zoetis, Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Johnson Matthey Pharmaceuticals, and Ranbaxy at various levels.
Joydeep will lead Syngene’s Development Services division connecting upstream Discovery Services programs through the development process to ensure a smooth transition into commercial manufacturing, a statement said.
Andrew holds a Business Studies degree from Blackburn College of Technology, UK, and a professional qualification from the Institute of Personnel Management awarded by Salford Technical College, UK. His broad experience in the Human Resources function includes management of mergers and acquisitions; driving culture change; building a leadership and talent pipeline; and delivering a diversity agenda.
Andrew joined Syngene in December 2022 from management consultancy, Teneo, Hong Kong. Prior to joining Teneo he was CHRO for global retail group, DFS and held HR leadership roles at global biopharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca PLC. He started his career as an HR professional in the UK retail groups House of Fraser and Marks and Spencer PLC. Andrew is a member of the Executive Committee.
Andrew will be responsible for further evolving Syngene’s employee strategy and operations, talent management, recruitment, leadership development and sustaining an inclusive work culture, a statement said.
Syngene International Ltd. is an integrated research, development and manufacturing services company serving the global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical sectors.
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