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Top 20 Indian Healthcare Leaders 2026

September 2026 Editorial

Adar Poonawalla
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Adar Poonawalla

Chief Executive OfficerSerum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd.
NationalityIndian
CategoryBiotechnology Leaders
ResidencePune, Maharashtra, India
Official Websitewww.seruminstitute.com

Leader Biography

Adar Poonawalla leads Serum Institute of India, one of the world's most significant vaccine manufacturers by production scale. His leadership has focused on expanding vaccine manufacturing capacity, international partnerships and access to affordable immunization products. He became particularly prominent during the global pandemic response, while the company's broader vaccine portfolio continues to address major infectious diseases and support large-scale immunization programmes across India and international markets.