Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Sekhmet Pharmaventures Appoints New CCO and CHRO
Sekhmet Pharmaventures, a company led by PAG, has appointed two new leaders to help it grow around the world.
Sumit Kumar, who has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 24 years, is now the Chief Commercial Officer.
He will help the company sell more products in different countries.
Jitendra Jalan, with 25 years of experience, is the new Chief Human Resources Officer.
He will focus on making the company a great place to work.
The company's leader, Santosh Mahil, and Nikhil Srivastava from PAG, say these new leaders will help Sekhmet meet the needs of customers worldwide.
The company has already seen a 25% increase in profits over the first eight months of the year, showing that their plan is working.
Sekhmet Pharmaventures appoints Sumit Kumar as Chief Commercial Officer and Jitendra Jalan as Chief Human Resources Officer.
Kumar brings 24 years of experience in APIs, formulations, and international regulatory environments.
Jalan has 25 years of experience in Sales, Operations, and Human Resources.
The appointments aim to support Sekhmet's global expansion and enhance commercial and operational leadership.
The company has recorded a 25% EBITDA growth over the first eight months of FY26.
- Who
- Sekhmet Pharmaventures, Sumit Kumar, Jitendra Jalan, Santosh Mahil, Nikhil Srivastava
- What
- Appointment of new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
- When
- January 8, 2026
- Where
- Global
- Why
- To support global expansion and enhance commercial and operational leadership
- Company
- Sekhmet Pharmaventures
- New CCO
- Sumit Kumar
- New CHRO
- Jitendra Jalan
- CCO Experience
- 24 years in APIs, formulations, and international regulatory environments
- CHRO Experience
- 25 years in Sales, Operations, and Human Resources
- EBITDA Growth
- 25% over the first eight months of FY26