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Boehringer Ingelheim Appoints Harsha Deshmukh to Board

Key highlights
  • Harsha Deshmukh joins Boehringer Ingelheim's Board on February 1, 2026.
  • He will oversee IT and Global Business Services.
  • Previously, he was EVP & CIO at Infineon Technologies AG.
  • IT and Global Business Services will become a separate Board Division.

Appointment Announcement

Harsha Deshmukh has been appointed to the Board of Managing Directors at Boehringer Ingelheim, effective February 1, 2026. He will be responsible for IT and Global Business Services, focusing on digital transformation and enhancing business services.

New Board Division

The IT and Global Business Services functions, previously part of the Group Functions Division, will be established as a separate Board Division under Deshmukh's leadership.

Professional Background

Deshmukh joins from Infineon Technologies AG, where he served as Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer. His career includes roles such as Senior Vice President Information Technology and Director of Supply Chain Applications at Infineon, and Senior Consultant Advanced Planning Systems at Siemens Information Management Systems.

Educational Qualifications

He holds degrees in Electronics, Human Resources, and Global Management from the University of Mumbai, Babson College, and INSEAD.