Almost two years after he joined Abbott India Ltd AIL ) as Vice President established pharmaceuticals, Jawed Zia , quit Abbott, the company confirmed. Sources told ET that he is leaving due to “personal reasons” and his last day is February 29.Jawed had joined Abbott, India’s second largest drug maker in June 2018.Prior to Abbott, he was the Country President, Novartis India, as well as the Pharma Division Head of Novartis Pharmaceuticals.He had joined Novartis in 1987. During his stint in Novartis he held various functions, including market research, brand management, marketing, division and area management, in countries across the globe such as Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Singapore, Canada, Switzerland, and India.Jawed, a graduate of Clinical Pharmacology from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) studied Business Administration from Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. His experience includes roles in pharmaceuticals, consumer health and devices.Ambati Venu, currently General Manager, Abbott India Ltd succeeded Jawed, AIL confirmed.“Ambati Venu will take over as the Vice President of Abbott’s pharmaceutical business in India beginning March 1, 2020. Venu replaces Jawed Zia, who is leaving Abbott effective February 29,” the company said in a statement.Prior to this role, Ambati Venu was the Managing Director of Abbott’s listed entity, Abbott India Limited, it further said.The company will announce Venu’s successor at a later stage.

Source: Economic Times February 19, 2020 11:10 UTC