Siddharth Shah steps down as CEO of PharmEasy, Rahul Guha to take over

Shah will assume the role of Vice Chairman

by e4m Staff
Published: Aug 12, 2025 6:13 PM | 2 min read

PharmEasy founder Siddharth Shah has stepped down as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the company. Rahul Guha will now step into the role of CEO. Shah will assume the roles of director and vice chairman at PharmEasy’s parent entity, API Holdings.

The announcement was made by Shah in a LinkedIn post.

He wrote, “Thirteen years ago, I started PharmEasy / API Holdings / Ascent Health with little more than a vision, a ton of naïveté, and an unwavering belief that we could build something that truly matters for India and make healthcare truly accessible, affordable and digital. What began as a college project idea soon became a mission that consumed every part of me—my energy, my fears, my joy, my time, and most importantly, my heart. Along the way, I was joined by the most incredible cofounders Dharmil Sheth Dr. Dhaval Shah Hardik Dedhia and colleagues who became family, customers who became believers, and countless mentors and friends who lent their strength when mine ran low.

Today, I’m filled with a mix of pride, emotion, and hope as I share a very personal milestone: I’m welcoming Rahul Guha a seasoned leader within our family to take the day to day reins as the CEO.”

Sharing about his new role,” As for me—I’m not going far. I’ll continue to support the mission in a new role as Vice Chairman, and I look forward to what this next chapter brings—with a bit more time to strategise, reflect and build again.”