BioVoice News November 2016 Issue 7 Volume 1 | Page 10

face to face “WE PLAN TO STRENGTHEN OUR DIABETES PRODUCT PORTFOLIO BY 2018” Eli Lilly and Company is among the major players in the Indian insulin market. Having started Indian operations way back in 1993, the company has seen consistent growth over the period of time. Utilizing effective marketing strategy, Eli Lilly India has witnessed continuous expansion of its business operations resulting into increased market share. In an exclusive conversation with the Biovoice, Mr Edgard A. Olaizola, Managing Director, Eli Lilly India shared insights on the company’s operations in the country besides views on various healthcare related issues. Read the excerpts below: BY RAHUL KOUL Mr Edgard A. Olaizola serves as the Managing Director of Eli Lilly and Company (India) since September 1, 2013. Mr Olaizola has with him over 13 years of diversified experience in Lilly, with a host of senior level positions to his credit across different markets, including US, Canada, Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia. His last role was as General Manager, Lilly Taiwan, where he played a crucial role in making Lilly Taiwan as one of the best performing countries for Lilly in Asia region. Mr Olaizola holds a degree in Economics from Universidad Catolica Andres Bello and has completed his Post Graduation in Business Management from Washington University in St. Louis. 10 BioVoiceNews | November 2016