Namita Thapar is a reputed name in the business world but she got famous among the public when she debuted as one of the Shark Tank India Judges. The CEO of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, an Indian multinational pharmaceutical company based in Pune, Maharashtra, Namita is a respected philanthropist and a part of several; government initiatives including NITI Aayog’s ‘Women’s Entrepreneurship Platform’, ‘Digital Health Task Force’ and ‘Champions of Change’.
Here’s everything you need to learn about the female Shark Tank India judge who is making a great spark at the show.
Personal life
Namita Thapar was an ambitious child. Born and brought up in Pune, Maharashtra, Namita graduated from ICAI as a Chartered Accountant. She then pursued an MBA degree from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. The 44 years old Shark Tank India judge is married to Vikas Thapar and has two sons with him.
Career
Namita started her career with Guidant Corporation, USA. As one of the leading businesswomen in India, Namita then joined Emcure Pharmaceutical as CFO. Today, she holds the position of Executive Director at Emcure Pharmaceutical.
Namita is also founder of Incredible Ventures Ltd., a board member on the regional advisory board of Fuqua School of Business India, a Trustee on the TiE Mumbai Board of Trustees and a member of the Young Presidents Organization.
About Emcure Pharmaceutical
Emcure Pharmaceuticals is a reputed multinational pharmaceutical company of Indian origin. Based in Pune, Emcure Pharmaceutical deals in tablets, capsules, and injectables.
The company deals in medical supplies in over 70 countries and has an employee base of 10,000+ employees.
The recorded turnover of Emcure Pharmaceuticals is 6,000 million Rupees.
Namita Thapar’s controversies
Namita Thapar has maintained a very clean profile. In fact, she has won several prestigious awards including Economic Times ‘40 under Forty awardBarclays Hurun Next Gen Leader recognition as well as World Women Leadership Congress Super Achiever award. She is an active Shark Tank India judge and is known for her clear cut remarks and selective investment decisions.
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