About


Who We Are

ISHVAN™ was born of a search of a well being, a modern merger of words, representing an age old spirit of contentment, vitality and life. Ishvan perfectly represents and defines our business endeavors - an undying quest to be at the forefront of providing innovative, affordable treatment to the access of millions in need.

ISHVAN Pharmaceuticals was established in the UAE in the year 2016. ISHVAN is Head Quartered in Dubai, UAE and has 2 offices within the region: Dubai Science Park (DSP) and Dubai International Financial Centre(DIFC). In addition to offices in the UAE, we have offices in Singapore and Representative Offices in India and Switzerland.

ISHVAN Pharmaceuticals is a full-fledged pharmaceutical firm with its focus on manufacturing and supply of a variety of innovative and inexpensive proven medical drugs, medical supplies and diagnostics to various markets globally.

Vision & Values

Vision

We aspire to bridge the healthcare gap by being a Leading provider of Innovative & Affordable Healthcare through a collaborative approach that optimally leverages capital, technology, and delivery models.

Culture

Young, Agile, Enterprising, and Innovation Driven – We are passionate to go that extra mile to create a difference in health outcomes and spread happiness.

Values

Our personal and professional integrity applies to all aspects of work we do:

  • We share responsibility
  • We embrace innovation
  • We plan and execute with professionalism and thoroughness

Management Team

Sanjeev Nanda - Managing Director

Ishvan was founded and is managed by Sanjeev Nanda, a serial entrepreneur who has over 2 decades experience in investing in, creating, managing, and helping to build various companies globally. He has rich exposure to multiple key sectors including hospitality, food & beverage, engineering, real estate, pharma, and technology. He is an alumnus of INSEAD and Wharton Business School.

Debadutta Mishra - Chief Executive Officer

ISHVAN pharmaceutical’s vision is ably supported by Deb, a senior management professional with 18 years of successful leadership journey spanning major global markets across Pharmaceutical, Life Science, and oil & gas industries. He brings in a wealth of experience in leading cross-functional global P&Ls as well as functional mandates in BD&L, M&A, Strategy, Turnarounds, transformation, and restructuring.

Brandon Joseph - Business Development Director

Brandon carries over 17 years’ leadership experience with a strong background in Private Equity, Venture Capital, Investment Research & Analytics, and Investment Banking. He is responsible for leading sales and client-relationship management, identifying new products and services, tracking new markets and emerging trends, as well as developing new strategic partnerships and ways to increase revenue.

Mariana Shumaker - Director Corporate Strategy

Mariana's leadership provided an oversight of the business's corporate strategies supporting the company's growth objectives, and the formulation of strategies to diversify in new complimentary markets and products. She is responsible for developing the outlook, corresponding investment theses, and asset allocation, managing portfolio risks, as well as analyzing strategic rationale for all strategic business development opportunities.

Operations Leadership Team

The OLT comprises of members supporting multiple aspects of the organisation building and leadership in diverse areas such as Finance, Quality & Regulatory, IP, Sales & marketing, HR and operations.