Sanofi India Limited has announced the appointment of Deepak Arora as its new Managing Director, effective October 27, 2025, pending shareholder and Central Government approval. With more than three decades of international experience across the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, Arora will be responsible for steering Sanofi India’s strategic vision in alignment with the company’s global mission — delivering innovative, patient-focused healthcare solutions.

From Hoechst to Sanofi: A Legacy Rooted in Innovation
Sanofi’s presence in India traces back to 1956, when Hoechst Fedco Pharma Pvt. Ltd. was established as an affiliate of Hoechst AG, a pioneering German chemical and pharmaceutical company. This marked the beginning of a remarkable journey defined by decades of mergers, acquisitions, and reinvention, shaping what we now know as Sanofi India.





