Bharath Sesha is Philips MD for Indian subcontinent

Philips has announced the appointment of Bharath Sesha as managing director for the Philips Indian subcontinent, effective September 1, 2024, said a statement issued today.

He succeeds Daniel Mazon, who was vice-chairman and managing director for the Philips Indian Subcontinent until April 1, 2024 and has since taken on a global role at the Philips headquarters in the Netherlands.

Sesha has over two decades of global experience, particularly within the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. His expertise spans strategic leadership, business development, and operational excellence. In his previous stint, he served as managing director at Heubach Colorants India.


He will spearhead the company's growth strategy in India, with a focus on enhancing customer satisfaction and driving operational excellence. He will manage the healthcare business headquartered in Gurgaon, and hold responsibility for Philips’ Licence to Operate in India, which includes the Philips Innovation Campus (PIC) in Bengaluru, the Healthcare Innovation Centre (HIC) in Pune, and Global Business Services (GBS) in Chennai.