Nilesh Gupta Explained

Nilesh Gupta
Nationality:Indian
Alma Mater:University Department of Chemical Technology
University of Pennsylvania
Occupation:Businessman
MD, Lupin Limited
Term:September 2013-
Boards:Lupin Limited
Spouse:Shefali Nath Gupta
Children:2
Parents:Desh Bandhu Gupta
Relations:Vinita D. Gupta (sister)

Nilesh Gupta (born 1974) is an Indian businessman, the managing director (MD) of Lupin Limited since September 2013.[1]

Early life

He is the only son of Desh Bandhu Gupta, who founded Lupin in 1968.[2] His eldest sister, Vinita D. Gupta, is the CEO.

He has a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University Department of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, and an MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, U.S. in 2002,[2] [3] where he specialized in healthcare, strategic management and finance.

Career

Gupta joined Lupin in 1996,[3] and having led the Company's research, supply chain, manufacturing, quality and regulatory operations, was made managing director in September 2013.

Gupta, along with his sister Vinita Gupta, CEO of Lupin, won "Entrepreneur of the Year" at the Forbes India Leadership Awards in 2016, and Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for India in 2015.[4]

Personal life

He has a daughter and a son.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: P. T. Jyothi Datta . Scions take charge at Lupin | Business Line . Thehindubusinessline.com . 1 September 2013 . 26 June 2017.
  2. Web site: Setting the pace- Business News . Businesstoday.in . 31 December 2016 . 26 June 2017.
  3. Web site: Vinita & Nilesh Gupta: The Yin and Yang of Lupin . Forbes India . 25 November 2016 . 26 June 2017.
  4. Web site: Vinita and Nilesh Gupta of Lupin Limited win EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Award 2015 . www.ey.com . 11 February 2016 . 30 July 2018.