Zydus Health Care Ltd has reinforced its senior leadership with the appointment of Jigar Thakkar as Chief Financial Officer, reflecting the organisation’s continued emphasis on strong financial governance and long-term value creation. Thakkar brings extensive experience across corporate finance, strategic planning, and performance management within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector.

Throughout his career, Thakkar has held senior leadership roles where he contributed to capital optimisation, financial transformation initiatives, and balance-sheet strengthening.

His professional journey includes leading complex finance functions, overseeing enterprise-wide financial strategy, and supporting large-scale growth and operational efficiency programmes. Earlier exposure to audit, compliance, and international financial reporting standards has further strengthened his governance and regulatory expertise.

A Chartered Accountant and globally certified finance professional, Thakkar combines technical proficiency with strategic insight. His academic background includes advanced management education from a leading Indian institute, reinforcing his leadership capabilities.

In his new role, Thakkar will oversee financial strategy, operational discipline, and capital planning as Zydus Health Care continues to advance its innovation-driven healthcare agenda.