New Delhi, February 26 Biopharmaceutical firm MSD announced on Thursday that it has appointed Brecht Vanneste as Managing Director of the company in India, effective March 1, 2026.
Brecht, a veteran of the biopharmaceutical industry who has been with MSD for over 27 years, previously served as the head of the oncology business unit for MSD in China, MSD said in a statement.
He will be based in Mumbai, the company added.
Previously, Brecht served as Managing Director for MSD in Belgium and Luxembourg, where he strengthened MSD's presence and capabilities in oncology, the company said.
Throughout his career, Brecht held various roles in sales, marketing, and access, leading both market and regional teams, including as the External Affairs Lead at MSD in Belgium, Franchise Director for Alzheimer's Disease across Europe and Canada, and Regional Marketing Lead for the Cardiovascular portfolio based in Switzerland.
He holds an MBA in International Business from Akron University (Ohio, USA) and a Master's in Economics & Marketing from Vlekho (Brussels, Belgium), the statement said.