Shyamakant Giri

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DISC Type : Dc

Chief Executive Officer at Gland Pharma Limited

India

Overview

Shyamakant Giri is a healthcare executive with over 25 years of experience leading pharmaceutical, diagnostics, and medical device firms. He specializes in business turnarounds and commercial expansion in emerging markets across Asia, Africa, and LATAM. Colleagues describe him as having a "relentless pursuit for excellence" and "strong business acumen".


He was recognized as the "Inspiring CEO of the Year" in 2021 for his achievements in scaling a molecular diagnostics startup.

Personality Overview

Objective Thinker

Demanding

Generally Skeptic

They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success.  They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others.

Topics They Care About

Emerging Market Expansion
He has a strong track record of spearheading commercial expansion for pharmaceutical companies in emerging markets across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.
Healthcare Start-ups
As CEO of Rivaara Labs, he scaled the molecular diagnostics startup by establishing 14 labs, launching proprietary devices, and securing private equity investment.
Antimicrobial Resistance
He has publicly shared his expertise on this subject, authoring an article on the pharmaceutical industry's critical role in combating antimicrobial resistance.

Media Appearances

Gland Pharma Limited Announces Cessation of Shyamakant Giri as Key Management Personnel, Effective April 30, 2026. Featured in MarketScreener

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Appointment of Chief Executive Officer - GLAND PHARMA LIMITED (PDF). Featured in Gland Pharma Limited (Official Filing)

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Work History

1-2025
Chief Executive Officer at Gland Pharma Limited
6-2022 - 1-2025
Managing Director & President at Amneal Pharmaceuticals
6-2020 - 5-2022
Chief Executive Officer at Rivaara Labs
7-2016 - 6-2020
General Manager & Country Head - India Region & Africa at Abbott
3-2015 - 6-2016
Director - EPD Hospital Business at Abbott

Education

1997 - 1999
MMS from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS)
1995 - 1997
Master of Science (M.Sc.) from University of Mumbai

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Exp : 26 Location : India Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Executive Officer at Gland Pharma Limited
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Insights For Selling To Shyamakant

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk

DONT's

  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shyamakant is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shyamakant

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shyamakant move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Shyamakant take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Shyamakant

Personality Compatibility


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