Cipla appoints Naina Lal Kidwai as an independent director

MUMBAI: India's third largest drug maker Cipla has appointed Naina Lal Kidwai on its board as an independent director. Kidwai's last stint was with Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) where she was Executive Director and chairman of HSBC India. Her present roles include non-executive Director on the Board of Nestle SA and member of the Audit Committee and the Chairman’s and Corporate Governance Committee for Asset Liability Management. She is also a global advisor Harvard Business School and Chairman of its South Asia Advisory Board.

“We are delighted to have Ms Naina Lal Kidwai join the Board of Cipla. We will benefit immensely from her exemplary business leadership and corporate experience as Cipla evolves on its purpose driven mission to improve the lives of patients around the world.”said Dr Y K Hamied, Non Executive Chairman Cipla, in a press statement.