Yogesh Saraswat has taken on the pivotal role of Head, Sales & Marketing at Abbott, marking a significant leadership milestone in his illustrious career with the global healthcare giant. Based in Mumbai, this appointment reflects his steady rise within the organization over the past 16 years and underscores Abbott’s commitment to nurturing internal talent for key leadership positions.
Yogesh began his journey with Abbott in 2009 as Chief Manager – Business HR, where he played a critical role in aligning people strategies with business objectives. Over the years, he transitioned into more strategic business roles, culminating in his appointment as Senior Human Resources Manager, and later moving into commercial leadership as Head of Sales & Marketing. This cross-functional journey has uniquely positioned him to drive growth through a balanced lens of people, process, and performance.
Before joining Abbott, Yogesh built his commercial acumen across reputable pharmaceutical companies. He held leadership roles at Unimark Remedies Ltd as Zonal Manager for North India, and served as Regional Manager – Delhi at USV Ltd, where he led teams across critical geographies. He began his career in the pharma industry with Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd as an Area Sales Manager, laying the foundation for his deep industry insights.
In his current role at Abbott, Yogesh is responsible for spearheading sales and marketing initiatives across key therapeutic categories, driving commercial excellence, and shaping customer engagement strategies in a highly competitive healthcare market. His leadership is expected to further strengthen Abbott’s market presence while ensuring patient-centric innovation remains at the core of business strategy.
With over two decades of experience in sales, marketing, and human resources, Yogesh Saraswat brings a unique, people-first leadership style backed by strong business fundamentals—making him an invaluable asset in Abbott’s ongoing journey of delivering life-changing healthcare solutions.