AstraZeneca Group appoints Praveen Rao Akkinepally as Managing Director

Sanjeev Kumar Panchal has stepped down as Managing Director of AstraZeneca Group

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Published: Jun 13, 2025 2:08 PM  | 1 min read
Praveen Rao Akkinepally, AstraZeneca
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Sanjeev Kumar Panchal has stepped down as Managing Director of AstraZeneca Group.

The company has appointed Praveen Rao Akkinepally as an Additional Director and the Managing Director of the Company, with effect from July 1, 2025.

Praveen Rao Akkinepally is a seasoned commercial leader with over 20 years of experience spanning the US, global markets, and India in Oncology and Biopharmaceuticals.

As an Oncology Business Unit Head for India, he has overseen rapid growth, advanced AstraZeneca’s market position, and set new standards for oncology launches,
while actively advocating for improved cancer care policy in India.

Published On: Jun 13, 2025 2:08 PM