Syngene International has appointed Surender Sharma as General Counsel and a member of the Executive Committee, effective October 28, 2025. Sharma brings over 20 years of experience in corporate governance, mergers, acquisitions, and regulatory affairs. He previously held the position of Whole-Time Director and VP at Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited. His expertise will bolster Syngene’s leadership team.
New Leadership Addition
Surender Sharma has been appointed as the General Counsel and a member of the Executive Committee at Syngene International. This appointment is effective from October 28, 2025.
Sharma’s Background
Prior to joining Syngene, Mr. Sharma served as Whole-Time Director and Vice President – Legal, Secretarial, and Corporate Affairs at Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited. He brings with him extensive experience spanning over two decades.
Expertise and Experience
Mr. Sharma’s expertise includes corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, compliance, and regulatory affairs. His previous experience includes working with companies such as Colgate-Palmolive, Marico, Heinz, Indian Hotels, Reckitt, and Maruti. He is also experienced in guiding Boards and leadership teams on risk and compliance and is skilled in strengthening corporate ethics and sustainability frameworks.
Educational Qualifications
Surender Sharma holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from St. Stephen’s College, an LLB from Delhi University, and is a qualified Company Secretary.
Source: BSE
