?Cipla appoints Ireena Vittal as an ID on its board

Cipla, one of the top pharmaceutical companies in India, has announced that it has appointed Ireena Vittal as an independent director on its board with effect from December 1, 2016.

Vittal, an MBA degree holder from IIM-Kolkata, was a former partner with McKinsey and Company and has over two decades of experience in management consulting and is also recognised as a thought leader for consumer-facing companies in emerging markets.

In a statement, published by PTI, Y K Hamied, Non-executive Chairman, Cipla Ltd, said, "Cipla is in the midst of preparing itself for an exciting future and her background of both business and advisory will be very useful to the company."

Vittal has also worked with Nestle and MaxTouch. She has also served government and public institutions to design and implement solutions core to India's development, such as inclusive urban development and sustainable rural growth.