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    Udit Batra

    President and CEO at Waters Corp
    Board
    Since September 1, 2020
    Age
    54 years
    Education
    Holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Delaware and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University.
    Tenure
    Joined Waters Corporation as President and CEO on September 1, 2020, and has since led the company through strategic operational initiatives and innovation.

    Also at Waters Corp

    AC
    Amol Chaubal
    SVP and CFO
    JB
    Jianqing Bennett
    SVP, TA Instruments Division

    About

    Dr. Udit Batra is a seasoned executive with over two decades of leadership in the healthcare and life sciences industries. His career has seen him manage multi-billion-dollar global organizations and drive operational excellence through his roles at well-known firms.

    Starting his career as a research engineer and progressing through leadership roles at firms such as Merck & Co., Novartis International AG, and Merck KGaA, he has built an impressive portfolio of experience that underpins his current strategic direction.

    As the President and CEO of Waters Corporation since September 1, 2020, he has been instrumental in steering the company towards sustainable practices and innovative product development, contributing to its recognition in sustainability indices.

    His robust academic credentials, coupled with a rich professional background, underscore his commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in both operational management and strategic leadership.

    $WAT Performance Under Udit Batra

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    MilliporeSigma (Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany) Chief Executive Officer 2014 - July 2020 Also served as a member of the Executive Board of Merck KGaA starting in 2016
    Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany President and CEO, Consumer Health 2011 - 2014 Oversaw the Bioethics Advisory Panel and held board responsibility for global IT
    Novartis International AG Various Leadership Roles (Global Head of Corporate Strategy, Country President for Pharma Business, Global Head of Public Health and Market Access) 2006 - 2011 Held roles across Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, and Cambridge, MA
    Johnson & Johnson Global Brand Director, Wound Care 2004 - 2005 N/A
    McKinsey & Company Senior Engagement Manager 2001 - 2004 Worked across the healthcare, consumer, and non-profit sectors
    Merck & Co., Inc. Research Fellow 1996 - 2001 N/A