Cipla Appoints Chief Executive Officer for One India Business; Announces Stock Option Grants
Cipla Limited has announced a key leadership designation and granted stock options to employees under established incentive schemes, marking significant developments within the company structure. Mr. Shivam Puri, currently the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Cipla Health Limited, was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer for the One India Business and a member of the Management Council, effective July 1, 2026.The appointment formalizes Mr. Puri’s role in leading the One India business segment. He is designated as a Senior Management Personnel at Cipla.
Mr. Puri brings extensive experience to this new capacity. As CEO of Cipla Health, a wholly owned subsidiary, he has been instrumental in expanding its portfolio and strengthening consumer presence across various categories including smoking cessation, pain care, cough and cold, skin care, hair care, and nutrition since taking over the venture in 2019. Under his leadership, Cipla Health has grown into one of India's leading fast moving wellness goods companies over seven years.
With over 23 years of experience across FMCG and healthcare sectors, Mr. Puri possesses strong commercial acumen. Prior to joining Cipla Health, he held senior leadership positions at Hindustan Unilever Limited, Jubilant FoodWorks Limited, and ITC Limited. During his tenure at Hindustan Unilever, he led businesses such as the Pureit water purifier portfolio and Homecare division, delivering growth through operational excellence. Mr. Puri holds a Bachelor of Technology degree from IIT Varanasi (BHU) and an MBA from IIM Lucknow.
In addition to the leadership appointment, Cipla confirmed grants made under the Employee Stock Option Scheme 2013-A and the Cipla Employee Stock Appreciation Rights Scheme 2021. The details regarding these equity incentives are summarized below:
| Scheme | Type of Grant | Number Granted | Vesting/Exercise Period Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESOS 2013-A | Stock options | 11,360 | Vesting period is two years from the grant date; exercise period is five years from vesting date. |
| ESAR 2021 | Employee Stock Appreciation Rights (ESARs) | 51,394 | Graded vesting over three years; exercise period is five years from vesting date. |
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