Mumbai, June 16 -- Puri, who currently serves as managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of Cipla Health, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cipla, will also be designated as a Senior Management Personnel of the company.

The appointment is on a full-time employment basis, Cipla said in a regulatory filing.

Puri has been leading Cipla Health since 2019 and has played a key role in expanding its consumer healthcare and wellness portfolio across categories such as smoking cessation, pain care, cough and cold, skincare, haircare and nutrition. Under his leadership, the business evolved from a startup venture into one of India's leading wellness-focused consumer goods companies.

He brings more than 23 years of leadership experien...