Laborate Pharmaceuticals has appointed IPS officer Sanjay Kundu as an Independent Director on its Board of Directors.

In this role, Kundu will provide independent oversight, strengthen corporate governance, and promote transparent decision-making, further enhancing the company’s governance framework and regulatory preparedness as it expands across domestic and international markets.

Sanjay Bhatia, Managing Director, Laborate Pharmaceuticals said, “We are honoured to have Shri Sanjay Kundu on the company’s Board of Directors. His distinguished career in public service coupled with deep understanding of governance and institutional framework will add immense value to our futuristic approach. His appointment reflects the corporate’s impeccable commitment towards ethical leadership and regulatory excellence while securing consistent growth.”

Kundu, a 1989-batch IPS officer, brings over three decades of experience in public service, with leadership roles in policing, governance, and international administration. He has served as Director General of Police (Himachal Pradesh), Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Water Resources, Principal Secretary to the Government of Himachal Pradesh, and Police Commissioner for the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations (UN-DPKO) in New York.

His contributions have been recognised with several honours, including the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service, the Police Medal for Gallantry, the UN Medal, and the UNESCO Award for Leadership in Water Resources.

Expressing his enthusiasm, Kundu said, “I am delighted to join the Board of Directors of Laborate Pharmaceuticals where I shall have the opportunity to work with Shri Ajay Bhatia and Shri Sanjay Bhatia who are the leaders of the Indian pharmaceutical industry. Both of them have given four precious decades of life in bringing this corporate to this level. Their experience, coupled with the philosophy of ensuring growth for each business associate, should continue to pave the way for further growth with leaps and bounds. I feel honoured to be at the helm of such a responsible corporate.”

Based in Panipat, Haryana, Laborate Pharmaceuticals is among India’s largest pharmaceutical companies, with annual revenues of over INR 1,600 crore, 90 percent in-house manufacturing, and presence in more than 55 countries.