He will be based in Mumbai and will oversee Lupin’s technical operations function, integrating manufacturing, supply chain, and procurement, it added.
Funke has previously worked in leadership roles at organisations such as Fresenius Kabi and Strides Pharma Science.
“In his leadership roles, Funke has managed large-scale technical operations and manufacturing networks across 27 sites in 19 countries, overseeing production value exceeding $ 2 billion and leading teams of over 12,500 employees,” the press release said. Funke holds an engineering degree from South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences, Germany.
“We are delighted to welcome Christoph to our executive leadership team. His impressive track record and extensive experience across manufacturing, supply chain, and technical operations make him a valuable addition as we continue to advance our mission of improving patient lives globally,” Lupin’s CEO Vinita Gupta, and MD, Nilesh Gupta in the company’s statement.
