AstraZeneca Pharma India accepts resignations of two senior executives
AstraZeneca Pharma India Ltd accepted the resignations of Ms. Aditi Mehta, Business Unit Director of the Oncology Business Unit, and Mr. Srikanth B.S., Site Lead of India Operations. Both executives are leaving to pursue career opportunities outside the organization, with cessation dates of June 12, 2026, and June 15, 2026, respectively. The company is currently seeking a replacement for Ms. Mehta's role.

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AstraZeneca Pharma India Ltd has accepted the resignations of two senior management personnel, Ms. Aditi Mehta and Mr. Srikanth B.S., who are leaving to pursue career opportunities outside the organisation. The departures were disclosed in a regulatory filing submitted on June 12, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The exits impact key leadership functions within the Oncology Business Unit and India Operations.
Senior Leadership Departures
Ms. Aditi Mehta served as Business Unit Director of the Oncology Business Unit. She completed her handover period and was relieved from her duties effective the close of business hours on June 12, 2026. The company stated that it is in the process of identifying a suitable replacement to ensure continuity in its oncology operations.
Mr. Srikanth B.S. held the position of Site Lead, India Operations. He will be relieved following the completion of his handover period, with his cessation effective the close of business hours on June 15, 2026. No specific details regarding the recruitment process for his role were disclosed in the filing.
Resignation Details at a Glance
The following table summarises the key details of both resignations as disclosed in the regulatory filing:
| Particulars: | Ms. Aditi Mehta | Mr. Srikanth B.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Designation: | Business Unit Director – Oncology Business Unit | Site Lead, India Operations |
| Reason for Change: | Resignation to pursue career outside the Company | Resignation to pursue career outside the Company |
| Date of Cessation: | Close of business hours, June 12, 2026 | Close of business hours, June 15, 2026 |
| Term of Appointment: | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Brief Profile: | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Regulatory Compliance
The filing was signed by Tanya Sanish, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of AstraZeneca Pharma India Limited. The disclosures were made in accordance with SEBI Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025 - CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026.
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