By Ruchika Sharma
Copyright medicaldialogues
Mumbai: Sanofi India has announced the appointment of Haresh Vala as the new Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company, effective October 1, 2025. Vala will also serve as a Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel of the company.This appointment comes following the resignation of Arjun Thakkar, who will step down from his role as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer at the close of business on September 30, 2025. Thakkar is transitioning to a new position within the Sanofi group. Consequently, he will also cease to be a Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel of Sanofi India from the same date.Haresh Vala is an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India with over two decades of post-qualification experience in corporate secretarial and compliance functions across diverse industries. He holds degrees in Law and Commerce from the University of Mumbai. With deep expertise in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and investor relations, Vala has successfully managed end-to-end corporate secretarial activities and capital market transactions. His professional experience spans SEBI regulations, Companies Act compliances, FEMA and RBI requirements, equipping him to address complex regulatory matters with practical and effective solutions. He has extensive experience in entity formation in India and overseas, capital structuring, fund-raising, dividend distribution, related party transactions, management transitions, insider trading reviews, and compliance with LODR and allied regulations. In his previous roles, Vala has played a pivotal role in fund-raising initiatives, acquisitions, due diligence exercises, and strengthening governance frameworks. He has also been instrumental in driving digitization of records and enhancing transparency in corporate processes. Beyond his technical expertise, Vala is valued for his leadership and mentoring skills. He fosters a culture of transparency, accountability, and ethical governance, while guiding teams and management in making informed, compliant, and business-aligned decisions. His ability to balance regulatory requirements with organizational objectives makes him a trusted advisor and a key asset to the organization.
