New Delhi: Suchitra K Ella, Co-founder and Managing Director of Bharat Biotech International Ltd, has been elected Vice President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). She has pioneered initiatives in biotech, veterinary sciences, and agri-research.
Mrs Ella co-founded Bharat Biotech with Dr Krishna Ella in 1996. With experience in customer operations, finance, marketing and business development, she is a strong pillar of support and guidance at Bharat Biotech, overseeing a wide range of operations in the company.
She is also the Chairperson of CII – Southern Region and Indian Women Network.
Several awards have been conferred on her including Padma Bhushan-India’s 3rd highest Civilian Award.
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