BD (Becton, Dickinson and Co), a leading global medical technology company, announced the appointment of Varun Khanna as the managing director in India.

Varun joins BD at a time when the company is strategically focused on driving growth through innovation and customer focus. India is one of the key markets and is central to BD’s growth strategy in Greater Asia.

In his earlier assignment, he was at  Fortis Healthcare, where he played a key role in driving the growth of business in two of its fastest growing regions.  His most recent role was that of regional director – Western and Eastern Region, which he held since 2010.  Prior to Fortis, he worked with Etisalat Group, Reliance and Bharti Airtel, in various roles of increasing responsibility including sales, marketing as well as P&L leadership.

BD is a leading medical technology company that partners with customers and stakeholders to address many of the world’s most pressing and evolving health needs. The company’s innovative solutions are focused on improving drug delivery, enhancing the diagnosis of infectious diseases and cancers, supporting the management of diabetes and advancing cellular research.