Aragen, a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), has announced the appointment of Aniel Khubchandani as CEO of its Development & Manufacturing Solutions business. Khubchandani will be a member of Aragen’s Management Council and will be based in Hyderabad.
Before joining Aragen, Khubchandani was the CEO of Sekhmet Pharmaventures and Co-CEO at Jubilant Ingrevia Limited, where he successfully led significant business transformations and growth strategies.
His extensive experience includes organic growth initiatives, mergers & acquisitions, B2B digital marketing, enterprise risk management, licensing, and strategic execution. He is a certified Independent Director (IICA), a Six Sigma Black Belt, and an alumnus of IIT, IIM, and the Kellogg School of Management.
Commenting on the appointment, Manni Kantipudi, Chief Executive Officer, Aragen Life Sciences, said, “Aniel brings over 30 years of leadership experience in pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals, with deep expertise in life sciences, commercial operations, and strategic initiatives, to lead this journey.”
