Novartis India announced based on recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board, the Board of Directors of the company at their meeting held June 15, 2019, have approved the appointment of Sanjay Murdeshwar as Vice Chairman & Managing Director of the Company effective June 15, 2019, subject to the approval of Shareholders and Central Government. Currently, he is Country President, Novartis in India. He is also responsible for the company's pharmaceuticals business in India.

He is also managing director of Novartis Healthcare Private Ltd.