Avinash Potnis

Novartis, Managing Director, Turkey

Avinash has been leading Novartis Pharma Turkey as Managing Director since 2017. He has 25 years of broad, multi-national experience in pharmaceuticals and he progressed through roles of increasing responsibility across different geographies mostly
within Novartis.

Avinash assumed the General Manager role in Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand and also regional role as Head of Ophthalmology Business Franchise in Basel, Switzerland. Avinash built diverse leadership teams and focused on global talent development. Through his career, he pursued critical global projects in competitive readiness and launch excellence.

Avinash is currently Vice-chairman of Research-Based Pharmaceutical Association (AIFD) and Board member of Swiss Chamber of Commerce.

He had been recognized as Top 12 Global Pharma Leader 2012 by Pharma Executive, USA.

Articles by Avinash Potnis

The Next Generation of Biopharma Talent at Novartis Turkey

Novartis Turkey's Managing Director on reverse mentoring, the Fingerprint Club program, and leading a majority-Millennial workforce. See roles at Novartis.