Dr Sunil Kumar Mandal
Strategic Leadership, R&D, ESG, Governance & Sustainability, Corporate Governance & Board Advisory
Years of Experience:
Clients / Startups Supported:
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Professional Summary
Dr. Sunil Kumar Mandal is an accomplished global leader with over two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries. Currently serving as Vice President & Site Head at PI Health Sciences Ltd., he is an IICA-certified Independent Director and ESG strategist, holding a PhD in Organic Chemistry and an MBA in Leadership and Strategy from Liverpool Business School, UK.
He has led large, multidisciplinary R&D teams, driven strategic alliances, and delivered pioneering innovations, including India’s first indigenous crop protection agent. As Chair of R&D ESG and Site Safety Committees, he has championed corporate governance, safety culture, and sustainability integration. His leadership combines scientific excellence with strategic foresight, emphasizing digital transformation, process efficiency, and people-centric development. Recognized with multiple national and international awards, Dr. Mandal is committed to driving innovation, governance, and sustainable growth for science-led enterprises.
Key Achievements
• Delivered India’s first indigenous crop protection agent, establishing domestic innovation leadership.
• Forged global CRO/CDMO alliances, driving scalability and profitability.
• Chaired ESG and R&D governance committees, embedding sustainability across business functions.
• Led digital transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
• Guided large R&D teams (180+ scientists) toward productivity, innovation, and compliance excellence.
• Awarded Professor Asima Chatterjee Award (PAC-2024) for outstanding contributions to the Indian chemical industry.
• Served as Chairperson, 15th IUPAC International Congress of Crop Protection Chemistry (2023).
• Authored 18 peer-reviewed publications and 5 patents, with over 475 citations globally.
• Recognized by Bristol-Myers Squibb with multiple Star and Behavior Excellence Awards for innovation and leadership.
Areas of Specialization
Strategic Leadership, Governance & Stability, R&D, ESG
Education & Qualifications
• MBA (Leadership & Strategy) – Liverpool Business School, UK (2025)
• Advanced General Management Program – IMT, India (2024)
• Leadership Direct (Executive Management Program) – Harvard Business School (2013)
• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry – National Chemical Laboratory, Pune University, India (1999)
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt – Henry Harvin Education
• Independent Directorship Certification – Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA)
• Digital Transformation – Purdue University
• Certified Executive & Life Coach | Corporate Trainer | POSH Trainer – CPD & HRCI accredited
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