Mumbai-based pharma major Lupin has announced the appointment of Christoph Funke to the newly-created position of Chief Technical Operations Officer. With over 30 years of global pharmaceutical manufacturing, supply chain, and technical operations experience, Funke brings a wealth of expertise to Lupin. He will be based in Mumbai and will oversee Lupin's Technical Operations function, integrating manufacturing, supply chain, and procurement.

Funke’s extensive career includes leadership roles at organisations such as Fresenius Kabi and  Strides Pharma Science. In his leadership roles, Funke has managed large-scale technical operations and manufacturing networks across 27 sites in 19 countries, overseeing production value exceeding $2 billion and leading teams of over 12,500 employees. He holds an engineering degree from South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences, Germany.

Commenting on the appointment, Lupin’s CEO, Vinita Gupta, and MD, Nilesh Gupta said, “His impressive track record and extensive experience across manufacturing, supply chain, and technical operations make him a valuable addition as we continue to advance our mission of improving patient lives globally.”