ORG-IMS, the joint venture between IMS India and ACNielsen ORG-MARG has appointed Shailesh Gadre as managing director for the company.

In this role, Gadre will spearhead efforts to integrate the two organizations’ global expertise and strong presence in India – delivering a broader array of products and services that provides pharmaceutical clients an even more complete picture of marketplace activities.

Gadre is a qualified chartered accountant, cost accountant and company secretary, and has worked with top management consulting and pharma companies.

“Shailesh’s thorough understanding of the Indian pharmaceutical industry and grounding in pharmaceutical marketing is a prefect strategic fit for ORG-IMS,” said Partha Rakshit, MD, managing director for ACNielsen ORG-MARG.

“As we drive growth through greater innovation, new product and service offerings, responsiveness and customer focus, Shailesh is the ideal executive to lead the charge,” said Vinod Khisty, area vice president for IMS. “His proven marketing leadership skills and extensive consulting, business strategy and operational savvy will certainly enrich the organization and serve our clients well.”

ORG-IMS is a joint venture between ACNielsen ORG-MARG and IMS in India. Uniquely qualified to leverage nearly 100 combined years to global expertise, information assets, and analysis tools, its primary aim is to help clients in India, better understand market behaviour and maximize their business performance.