Dr. Tathagata Dutta holds a B.Pharm., M.Pharm, and PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Sagar. He further pursued postdoctoral studies at the School of Pharmacy & Diamantina Institute for Cancer, Immunology, and Metabolic Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, focusing on the development of RNAi therapeutics for cancer management. Additionally, he is an alumnus of IIM Calcutta.
Over the span of more than two decades, Dr. Dutta has held various esteemed positions, including President, Chief Scientific Officer (CSO), Executive Director, Managing Director & CEO, within several reputable multinational pharmaceutical companies worldwide. He is a pioneer in Dendrimer based drug and gene delivery, and Gene Therapy in India. His contributions to the field have been recognized with numerous National and International Awards and Honors. He has been featured in Cover Pages of few National and International Magazines and News Channels.
Dr. Dutta's research endeavors have led to the publication of several papers in renowned international journals, numerous patents, and authored book chapters. He serves as an editorial board member for several international journals focusing on drug discovery & delivery research.
His research interests span a wide array of topics, including novel drug delivery systems, dendrimers, liposomes, polymer bioconjugates, tissue-targeted drug delivery systems, nano drug delivery systems, gene therapy, vaccines, genetic immunization, depot injections, gene delivery, RNAi therapeutics, and Rare Diseases.
Energetic and results-driven pharmaceutical professional with 18 years of experience in Packaging & Device Development and OPEX – R&D across regulated (US ANDA, Europe) and emerging markets. Proven leader with strong expertise in drug–device combination products, end-to-end packaging commercialization, and cross-functional team management. Recognized for driving innovation, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence while mentoring high-performing teams.
A packaging innovation leader with over 25 years of expertise in design, development, commercialization, and vendor partnerships across major pharmaceutical organizations. Currently heading Packaging Development at Fresenius Kabi Oncology Ltd, driving initiatives in pharmaceutical formulation packaging, productivity improvement, sustainability, and serialization (Track & Trace) with global exposure.
Proven track record in process optimization, cost impact analysis, and sustainable packaging solutions, coupled with strong leadership in project management, vendor development, and mentoring cross-functional teams.
Career spans leading pharma majors — JK Drugs (Teva), Win Medicare, Nicholas Piramal (Abbott), and Alembic — where contributions consistently advanced packaging efficiency, compliance, and patient safety
Seasoned Packaging Expert with 13+ years of Diverse experience in FMCG, Pharma (Auto Injector Devices), Consulting, Grocery Retail(E-tail) and E-commerce Industry. He holds expertise in Packaging Design & Development, Innovations, Sustainability, Value Engineering, and Supply Chain Management. He has worked with Organizations like GSK Consumer Healthcare, Axiom Consulting, Big Basket & Flipkart. He has effectively designed Innovative Packaging Solutions for various Well-known Brands in FMCG, Pharma, Retail, Personal care, E-commerce & Quick Commerce. Since Packaging Plays a vital role as a silent salesman between the brand and the consumer, he plays a major role in improving Customer experience and Business Efficiency through innovative yet cost effective and Sustainable Packaging Solutions.
Raghav Gupta is a seasoned packaging professional with 12 years of rich experience in the packaging industry, specializing in high-performance pharmaceutical solutions. In his current role as Technical Manager at Datwyler Pharma Packaging, Raghav leads the customer-facing technical support team across Western India, the Middle East, and Africa (MEA). He acts as a critical bridge between advanced packaging engineering and commercial formulation requirements, helping pharmaceutical global brands optimize product integrity and streamline manufacturing line compatibility.
Cedric Savouret is an experienced international leader with over 20 years in the pharmaceutical packaging industry, specializing in product strategy, development, quality, and customer experience. He spent 12 years with Becton Dickinson in France and the United States and the past 8 years with NIPRO, contributing to global growth and operational excellence. Cedric is passionate about coaching, personal development, multicultural leadership, and effective organizational design. Outside of work, the 49-year-old enjoys music and sports, reflecting his dynamic and people-focused mindset."
Mr Udit Singh is CEO of the Inspection Division at ACG. His primary role is to achieve the milestones set to meet the strategic vision and direction of the organisation. He has 18 years of expertise in anti-counterfeit packaging technology, global pharmaceutical Serialization, Supply chain traceability, Product Authentication and Quality Control for the pharmaceutical industry and strives to develop better technological practices in the sector. His mission is to enhance productivity and quality, ultimately delivering better outcomes for end consumers and patients. His vision is for ACG to lead in the technology and solution space for the pharmaceutical industry beyond regulation.
Bill Matakas currently serving as Vice President of Business Transformation at West, responsible for PFAS and Annex 1 initiatives. Bill has been with West since 2018. Previously, Bill was VP of Product Management for Elastomers and Container Closures. Prior to West, Bill has broad experience including leadership roles in Asia, Business Development, Procurement, Operations and Engineering.
Bill holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Kansas.
Mr. Nitin R. Khaladkar, Head of R&D at Bharat Rubber Works. a true industry veteran with 37 years of mastery in rubber stopper manufacturing and a driving force behind our technical excellence. A curious mind with an unwavering attitude to achieve perfection, he has been instrumental in elevating Bharat Rubber Works quality benchmarks from local standards to globally recognized excellence.f
Dr. Akbar is heading the Development and Technology in ACG Pharmapack. In his current profile, he is responsible for creating new product basket which includes sustainable packaging product portfolio as per the vision of the company.
Dr. Akbar carrier 2 decades of product development expertise, including new business category development for various businesses such as B2B, Pharmaceutical and FMCG.
He is a materials scientist and known for his innovation for various product categories which is reflecting in the few dozens of patents he has under his name.
Pavan Hemmege Venkatappa is a Technical Product Manager within Aptar Pharma’s Injectables division since 2024, for the Pre-Filled Syringe (PFS) product line. Based in Granville, France, he brings over a decade of experience in product development across diverse industries, including safety components in automotive and personal protective equipment.
An engineering graduate from Arts et Métiers ParisTech (Paris, France), Pavan also holds a master’s degree in research (MAGIS) with a specialization in Materials Science. His multidisciplinary background and hands-on industry experience have equipped him with deep expertise in developing robust, high-performance products tailored to meet stringent industry standards.
M.Pharm., with 20 years of experience for Phase specific Formulation Development for NCE and Formulation Development for Generic products spanning from Prototype Formulation Development, Process Development and in manufacturing Science and Technology.
Currently working with Piramal Pharma Solutions – Associate Director and Head Formulation CDMO Vertica Clinical Manufacturing Operations since Sept -22
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Bhupesh Kumar Mittal is a seasoned packaging engineering leader with over 12 years of expertise in packaging innovation, sustainability, value optimization, and technical excellence. With a proven track record of driving strategic packaging initiatives, he has contributed to leading global organizations such as Sun Pharma, GSK, and 3M, developing high-performance, sustainable, and consumer-centric packaging solutions across FMCG, healthcare, food & nutrition, and personal care industries.
As the Technical Packaging Program Lead – APAC at Bayer Consumer Healthcare, Bhupesh leads regional technical packaging operations, driving efficiency, sustainability, and compliance. His role focuses on harmonizing specifications, optimizing packaging portfolios, and ensuring seamless business continuity. Under his leadership, the APAC Packaging Technical Hub plays a pivotal role in delivering cost-effective, innovative, and regulatory-compliant packaging solutions.
A strong advocate of packaging as a strategic enabler, Bhupesh is committed to enhancing consumer experience, operational agility, and environmental responsibility through cutting-edge packaging engineering, technical leadership, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. His expertise in EPR, ESG, and supply chain integration further strengthens his ability to drive innovative and impactful packaging solutions on both regional and global scales.
