Amit Chopra is a highly respected business leader in the life sciences and healthcare technology sector, currently serving as Chairman and Managing Director as well as Vice President and General Manager for India and South Asia at Thermo Fisher Scientific. In this capacity, he leads the company’s strategic, commercial, and operational agenda across a diverse and high-growth region, aligning local execution with Thermo Fisher Scientific’s global mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

With deep expertise in managing complex markets, Amit has been instrumental in strengthening Thermo Fisher Scientific’s footprint in India and South Asia through sustained growth, localization of capabilities, and enhanced customer-centricity. Under his leadership, the organization has expanded its portfolio reach across analytical instruments, life sciences solutions, and diagnostics, while reinforcing manufacturing, service, and supply chain excellence. He has played a key role in forging partnerships with pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and government bodies, supporting innovation, regulatory advancement, and improved access to cutting-edge scientific technologies.

Amit is widely recognized for his transformational leadership approach, marked by a strong focus on talent development, diversity, and building high-performance teams. His passion lies in nurturing scientific ecosystems that enable research excellence, accelerate healthcare innovation, and contribute to national priorities such as public health resilience and indigenous capability building. He is equally committed to ethical leadership and sustainable business practices that deliver long-term value for customers, employees, and communities.

An academically accomplished professional, Amit brings a strong foundation in business and management, complemented by continuous leadership development. Over the course of his career, he has earned industry recognition for driving operational excellence, market expansion, and organizational transformation. Through his vision and stewardship, Thermo Fisher Scientific has achieved key milestones in growth and impact across India and South Asia, reinforcing its position as a trusted leader in advancing science and improving lives.