Zydus Lifesciences has announced the appointment of Swati Dalal as the Managing Director of its wholly owned subsidiary, Zydus Healthcare. The appointment was approved by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC). A part of the senior management team at Zydus Lifesciences, Swati brings over three decades of diverse and accomplished leadership experience in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
Swati began her career with Wockhardt Nutrition and later joined the erstwhile Boots, where she successfully navigated multiple corporate transitions, including mergers with Knoll, Solvay, and Abbott. Over the years, she took on increasing responsibilities across commercial and strategic roles, becoming an integral part of each organisation’s growth journey.
At Abbott, she held senior positions across commercial and support functions. Her roles included Commercial Director – Sales & Marketing, as well as leadership of new product introductions, business development, and commercial excellence. Swati later served as Managing Director of Abbott Nutrition and Abbott Primary Care, and most recently held the position of Managing Director at Abbott India.
Beyond her business leadership, Swati has been a vocal advocate of people development and organizational inclusivity. She has led key employee-focused initiatives such as the Women Leaders of Abbott and the Early Career Network, while also playing an active role in advancing the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) agenda in India.
Swati Dalal holds a degree in Pharmacy from P.K.M. Kundnani College of Pharmacy, Mumbai, and a postgraduate degree in Management Studies from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai.
Importantly, she is not related to any of the directors of Zydus Lifesciences or Zydus Healthcare.
Zydus Lifesciences is a global, innovation-driven life sciences company engaged in the discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of a wide range of healthcare therapies. Swati’s appointment underscores the company’s focus on strengthening leadership and driving future growth in the healthcare domain.