Gland Pharma re-appoints Vetter, appoints Keller as Independent Director
Gland Pharma Limited’s Board approved the re-appointment of Mr. Udo Johannes Vetter for a second term and the appointment of Mr. William Robert Keller as an Independent Director, effective June 15, 2026. Mr. Satyanarayana Murthy Chavali resigned due to a potential conflict of interest, leading to the appointment of Mr. Essaji Goolam Vahanvati to the Board of Gland Pharma International Pte. Ltd. The Board committees were reconstituted to reflect these changes.

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Gland Pharma Limited ’s Board has approved the re-appointment of Mr. Udo Johannes Vetter and the appointment of Mr. William Robert Keller as Independent Directors, following the resignation of Mr. Satyanarayana Murthy Chavali due to a potential conflict of interest. The changes, effective June 15, 2026, necessitate shareholder approval through postal ballot and e-voting under SEBI Listing Regulations. The Board has also realigned its committee compositions to comply with regulatory requirements.
Mr. Udo Johannes Vetter has been re-appointed for a second term of five consecutive years, effective from July 21, 2026, to July 20, 2031. Mr. William Robert Keller was appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive - Independent Director) effective June 15, 2026. Shareholder approval is required for both appointments under Regulation 17(1A) and 25(2A) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Mr. Satyanarayana Murthy Chavali resigned as an Independent Director effective the close of business hours on June 15, 2026. The resignation was attributed to a potential conflict of interest arising from a company where he is a Promoter and Director proposing to enter a business segment overlapping with Gland Pharma’s future activities. He confirmed no other material reasons for his departure.
Consequent to the resignation, Mr. Essaji Goolam Vahanvati was appointed as a Director on the Board of Gland Pharma International Pte. Ltd, a material subsidiary, effective June 15, 2026. The Board committees were reconstituted to reflect the changes in directorship.
The Audit Committee now includes Mr. Essaji Goolam Vahanvati as Chairman, along with Mr. William Robert Keller and Mr. Udo Johannes Vetter. The Nomination & Remuneration Committee is chaired by Mr. Udo Johannes Vetter, with members Mr. Essaji Goolam Vahanvati, Mr. William Robert Keller, and Ms. Wei Huang. The Stakeholders' Relationship Committee is chaired by Mr. Udo J Vetter.
Board Committee Composition
| Name of the Committee | Members and Category | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Essaji Goolam Vahanvati (Chairman), William Robert Keller, Udo Johannes Vetter | William Keller appointed; Essaji Vahanvati appointed Chairman |
| Nomination & Remuneration Committee | Udo Johannes Vetter (Chairman), Essaji Goolam Vahanvati, William Robert Keller, Wei Huang | William Keller appointed; Udo J Vetter appointed Chairman |
| Risk Management Committee | Naina Lal Kidwai (Chairperson), Srinivas Sadu, Dr. Jia Ai Zhang, Ravi Shekhar Mitra | No Change |
| Stakeholders' Relationship Committee | Udo J Vetter (Chairman), Srinivas Sadu, Wenjie Zhang | Udo J Vetter appointed Chairman |
| Corporate Social Responsibility Committee | Srinivas Sadu (Chairman), Essaji Goolam Vahanvati, Dr. Jia Ai Zhang | No Change |
| ESOP Compensation Committee | Udo J Vetter (Chairman), Essaji Goolam Vahanvati, Srinivas Sadu | Srinivas Sadu appointed member; Udo J Vetter appointed Chairman |
Historical Stock Returns for Gland Pharma
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.17% | -2.64% | +18.21% | +31.84% | +32.57% | -29.95% |
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