Sanofi India appoints Himanshu Bakshi as GM, Consumer Healthcare biz

Mumbai, December 19, 2023: Himanshu Bakshi has been named General Manager of Sanofi India Limited's (SIL) Consumer Healthcare (CHC) division, with effect from January 15, 2024. Earlier this year, SIL announced that, subject to the required approvals and sanction by the National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai, the Company's Consumer Healthcare business will be merged into its wholly owned subsidiary, Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India Limited (SCHIL). SIL's vision is to build the best Fast Moving Consumer Healthcare (FMCH) company in the world and for the world.

Himanshu has successfully led companies in the FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) and healthcare product industries through a number of transformational experiences, including the launch of new ventures and their expansion. Himanshu has worked with Indian and international corporations for more than 20 years in a variety of commercial, marketing, and general management capacities. He has developed a culture of growth and development at Reckitt Benckiser, PepsiCo, and Dabur while leading sizable and diverse teams. He most recently served as the Managing Director of Danone India.

Himanshu will be a part of senior management and the leadership team of Sanofi India. He will also be a part of the senior management team at CHC and the leadership team for Sanofi's AMEA (Africa, Middle East, and Asia) region.