Ramesh Juneja
Ramesh C. Juneja | |
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| Born | July 28, 1955 India |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, Businessman |
| Known for | Chairman of Mankind Pharma |
Ramesh C. Juneja (born 28 July 1955) is an Indian entrepreneur and billionaire, serving as the Chairman of Mankind Pharma. According to Forbes, he is listed among the top 100 wealthiest individuals in India, with his net worth valued at approximately $2.3 billion in 2019.
Career
Juneja embarked on his professional journey in 1974 after completing his science degree, starting as a medical representative at KeePharma Ltd. The following year, he joined Lupin Limited as a first-line manager, a position he held for nearly eight years.
In 1983, he departed from Lupin to co-establish Bestochem. After leaving Bestochem in 1994, he founded Mankind Pharma in 1995 alongside his brother Rajeev Juneja, initiating the venture with an investment of lakhs and a team comprising 25 medical representatives.
Associations
He occupies prominent leadership positions within major pharmaceutical bodies across India. Juneja serves as the chairman of the Federation of Pharma Entrepreneurs (FOPE) and also leads the Himachal Pradesh – UK State Board under the Indian Drug Manufacturers Association (IDMA).
Awards and achievements
In recognition of his contributions, Juneja was honored with the Business Icon Pharma Award by Network 18 in 2011. Additionally, in 2012, he was shortlisted among four nominees for the 'Business Leader of the Year Award' at both the 5th Annual Pharmaceutical Leadership Summit and the Asia Business Leadership Award.