Uma Kalekar is a prominent healthcare industry leader and entrepreneur who serves as director of Meyer Organics Pvt. Ltd., a leading Indian pharmaceutical and nutraceutical company headquartered in Mumbai with a global presence across more than 40 countries. With nearly two decades of leadership within the organization, she has played a key role in strengthening Meyer Organics’ position as an innovation-driven healthcare enterprise focused on nutritional science, women’s health, and preventive healthcare solutions.

Appointed to the board of the company in 2006, Uma Kalekar has contributed significantly to the strategic growth of the organization, which manufactures a wide portfolio of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products, including anti-infectives, nutrition supplements, fertility and pregnancy health formulations, and pain management therapies. Under the leadership of its management team, Meyer Organics has expanded its manufacturing, research, and international partnerships while maintaining strong quality standards aligned with WHO-GMP and ISO certifications.

Her leadership has also been instrumental in strengthening the company’s global export footprint. Meyer Organics has consistently received Export Excellence Awards from the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), reflecting its strong performance in international markets. As a woman entrepreneur and corporate leader, Uma Kalekar has been recognized for her role in driving this international expansion and promoting Indian healthcare products worldwide.

In addition to her contributions to pharmaceutical manufacturing and global trade, Uma Kalekar has been recognized for her work in advancing nutrition and women’s health initiatives. She received the prestigious “Janani Award” in the Nutrition Leadership category from the Integrated Health & Wellbeing Council for her contribution to improving awareness and access to nutritional healthcare solutions for women.

Her leadership has also earned wider recognition within the healthcare ecosystem, including being honored as one of the “Most Iconic Healthcare Leaders (Global)” at an international leadership forum in 2023. Through her work at Meyer Organics, Uma Kalekar continues to champion innovation in nutraceutical science, global healthcare partnerships, and the development of accessible preventive health solutions that support healthier communities in India and around the world.