Jawed Zia quits Abbott India

Almost two years after he joined Abbott India Ltd (AIL) as Vice President established pharmaceuticals in an unexpected move, Jawed Zia, quit Abbott for “personal reasons”.

Jawed had joined the role in June 2018 after quitting Novartis within 15 days of being appointed to lead the Swiss drug company’s India business.

Abbott in the second largest drug maker in India. Ambati Venu, currently General Manager, Abbott India Ltd succeeded Jawed. “Ambati Venu will take over as the Vice President of Abbott’s pharmaceutical business in India beginning March 1, 2020. Venu replaces Jawed Zia, who is leaving Abbott effective February 29. Prior to this role, Ambati Venu was the Managing Director of Abbott’s listed entity, Abbott India Limited,” Abbott said in a statement.

The company will announce Venu’s successor at a later stage.