Hyderabad-based Cohance Lifesciences Ltd. (formerly Suven Pharmaceuticals Limited), a leading integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), has announced the appointment of Yann D’Herve as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company’s CDMO business.
The business operates as a fully integrated, innovation-led platform serving global pharmaceutical companies, including capabilities in small molecule APIs, Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) and Nucleic Acid Chemistry.
Effective August 1, 2025, D’Herve’s appointment brings a strong track record of senior-level leadership to Cohance. He has a rich and diverse background spanning multiple business functions and geographies. His experience includes leadership roles in manufacturing, strategic management, and commercial operations across the pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and specialty chemicals sectors.
Most recently, D’Herve served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Evonik’s Healthcare division, where he was responsible for 2,600 employees across nine manufacturing sites, with full P&L responsibility, including for the company’s CDMO business. Prior to that, he held several senior roles at Evonik including as Vice President of Sales and Services, and divisional leadership assignments. He began his career in manufacturing, gaining hands-on experience in production and operations.
