Australia based CSL Limited has namedAnjana Narain, a seasoned leader in vaccines and biopharmaceuticals, as Executive Vice President and General Manager of its Seqirus business with effect from 1stAugust. She will replaceGordon Naylor, who announced his retirement earlier this year.

 

“In leading Seqirus, Anjana brings diverse, broad-based experience as a well-established global industry leader,” saidPaul Perreault, CSL CEO and Managing Director. “Anjana has focused on protecting public health throughout her career, which will be important in continuing to advance Seqirus' differentiated technologies and further grow its market reach. I look forward to working with Anjana and the rest of our management team in executing our strategy and continuing to sustainably grow our global business.”

 

Narain, 52, has a track record of strategic vision and strong leadership that has delivered industry-leading performance and sustainable growth. Narain has extensive global experience, living and working across three continents, includingNorth America,EuropeandAsia.

 

She holds 27 years of experience with major pharmaceutical companies such as GSK, Merck, and Bayer. For nine years, Narain led major businesses at GSK, including global influenza commercialization, U.S. respiratory biologics and general management of vaccines, primary care and HIV. She was a member of the global vaccines commercial leadership team and the intercontinental leadership team. At Merck, Narain held progressive leadership roles in the U.S. and global biopharmaceuticals and vaccines. She started her career at Miles (now Bayer) in the U.S. Her leadership in inclusion and diversity, and her work to build a strong talent pipeline, has received industry peer recognition.

 

Narain is a graduate of theHarvard Business School's General Management Program and has served on several industry association boards. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from RG College inIndiaand her Masters of Business Administration from theUniversity of New Havenin the U.S.

Anjana Narainwill replace Gordon Naylor, who announced his retirement earlier this year.