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Shelys Pharmaceuticals
Caring For All!
Our Mission
To deliver value to all our stakeholders as a responsible corporate Citizen that provides quality, affordable medicines & products globally
Our Purpose
To improve the health and quality of life of patients.
Our Values
Integrity, Excellence, Commitment, Innovation & Team Work
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Our Company

About Shelys

Shelys Pharmaceuticals is a renowned pharmaceutical company in Sub Saharan Africa. Shelys has humble origins starting as a diminutive family business in 1956 and over the years, Shelys has been established to be one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in East Africa.

Shelys has footprints in Tanzania ,Zambia ,Malawi ,DRC, Rwanda , Burundi, Mozambique, Madagascar ,Mauritius, Djibouti ,Uganda and Kenya and is a leader in the script market for crucial therapeutic categories such as cough and cold, anti infectives, nutraceuticals, antimalarials, gastro intestinal, pain management, fever and topical inflammation, disinfectants, cardiovascular and erectile dysfunction.

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Our Mission

To deliver value to all our stakeholders as a responsible corporate Citizen that provides quality, affordable medicines & products globally.

Our Purpose

To improve the health and quality of life of patients.

Our Values

Define the foundation on which Shelys has been built. These are the values we share as we work together toward achieving Shelys' mission. Learn More - Insights to Our Values

Beta Healthcare... Caring for All.

Beta Healthcare, an Aspen Group company, is one of East Africa’s largest players in the pharmaceutical, OTC and FMCG sectors. With a well-established presence in East and Southern Africa, Anglo West Africa, and French West Africa, Beta Healthcare is recognized for its expansive distribution networks and commitment to delivering high-quality, yet affordable healthcare products across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Beta Healthcare specializes in the manufacturing, sales and marketing of a diverse range of pharmaceutical products, including prescription medicines, over the counter (OTC) products and branded generics. Beta Healthcare’s modern production capabilities encompass the manufacture of oral solids (tablets, capsules, powders, oral rehydration salts), oral liquids and external liquids. This versatile production capacity supports the company’s broad portfolio and ability to meet the varied healthcare needs of its customers / patients.

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Our Leadership

Carnie van der Linde

Director

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Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS)

December 2023

Senior Group Executive: Commercial (International Regions)

Carnie develops and implements the Commercial Pharmaceuticals strategy and performance delivery across the Group’s international regions from Aspen South Africa (Aspen SA.). Carnie also chairs the Board of Directors for Aspen’s subsidiaries in the Sub Saharan Africa regions – (Aspen SSA).

Nazir Ally

Director

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CA(SA)

December 2023

Chief Executive Officer – Aspen SSA

Nazir is a seasoned Executive, reputed for developing global strategies, Operations, commercial and financial improvement plans that has contributed to long-term business growth in the global markets from Aspen South Africa (Aspen SA) where he Operates. He establishes missions, processes, objectives and clear focus on high-quality service delivery and company profit across Aspen’s Business Units in the Sub Saharan Africa regions. Nazir has Demonstrated expertise in guiding and facilitating the achievement of key functions, navigating and cultivating partnerships for seamless execution in alignment with collaboration commitments. Nazir has carried the Aspen’s entities in the Sub Saharan Africa region for over a decade as the co-chair of Business Units in the region. He is the successful Chief Executive Officer for the Aspen SSA ( CEO – Aspen SSA).

Bernhardt Nicklaus

Director

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CA(SA), MBA

December 2023

Chief Financial Officer – Aspen SSA

Nazir Ally

Director

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CA(SA)

December 2023

Chief Executive Officer – Aspen SSA

Nazir is a seasoned Executive, reputed for developing global strategies, Operations, commercial and financial improvement plans that has contributed to long-term business growth in the global markets from Aspen South Africa (Aspen SA) where he Operates. He establishes missions, processes, objectives and clear focus on high-quality service delivery and company profit across Aspen’s Business Units in the Sub Saharan Africa regions. Nazir has Demonstrated expertise in guiding and facilitating the achievement of key functions, navigating and cultivating partnerships for seamless execution in alignment with collaboration commitments. Nazir has carried the Aspen’s entities in the Sub Saharan Africa region for over a decade as the co-chair of Business Units in the region. He is the successful Chief Executive Officer for the Aspen SSA ( CEO – Aspen SSA).

Bernhardt Nicklaus

Director

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CA(SA), MBA

December 2023

Chief Financial Officer – Aspen SSA

Bernhardt is a seasoned Executive with proven success in overseeing finance strategy, operations, performance and all ICT operations. Since his joining Aspen’s Sub Saharan Business Units, Bernhardt has played a pivotal role in shaping effective governance strategies and fostering transparency and accountability that has seen successful changes to the operations of Aspen’s Sub Saharan Africa entities (Aspen SSA). He is a key member to the Board of Directors.

Gurcharan Singh Matharu

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Master-Pharmacy (M.Pharm Hons) UK

February 2024

Enablement Services – Aspen SSA

Chirag Patel

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Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharma)

July 2019

Regional Head Technical – Aspen SSA

Chirag holds a Degree in Pharmacy from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science, India. He has over 17 years experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and Drug Regulatory Affairs. Chirag joined Aspen’s Business Unit – Shelys Pharmaceuticals Limited in Sep 2007 and later transitioned to Beta Healthcare International Ltd in 2019. Since his Joing Beta Healthcare International Ltd – an Aspen’s subsidiary, Chirag has risen over the ranks and now heads the Technical Department across the Aspen’s entities in the SSA region.

Imraan Paruk

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Masters Digree (OSCM), BSC – UK

May 2024

Group Head (Aspen -SA), Head Supply Chain (Aspen SSA)

Imraan is a seasoned executive with expertise in optimizing logistics, procurement, and operations within diverse industries to mention Aspen South Africa (Aspen SA) where he serves as the Group Head – Supply Chain. Known for his strategic approach to supply chain management, Imraan recently Joined the Aspen Sub Saharan Africa (Aspen SSA) and has successfully led initiatives that streamlines operations, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency. With a deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, he has excelled at managing inventory, vendor relationships, and cross-functional teams to meet and exceed organizational goals for Aspen’s Buness Units in SSA region.

Muhul Jotaniya

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Expatriat – SSA Sales & Marketing

June 2024

Head Sales & Marketing – Aspen SSA

Muhul is a dynamic and results-oriented Sales and Marketing professional with over 25 years of experience in driving business growth, building customer relationships, and delivering impactful marketing strategies across diverse industries. Muhul joined Aspen’s Subsidiary – Shelys Pharmaceuticals Limited in 2007. Muhul has had exceptional leadership optimizing sale with Beta Healthcare International Ltd some years and later transitioned to Shelys Pharmaceuticals where he is currently based. Known for a strong ability to blend creativity with data-driven decision-making, Muhul has a proven track record of enhancing brand visibility, increasing sales, and optimizing customer engagement within Sub Saharan Africa Region (SSA).

Nissa Mwaipyana

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Msc.HRM – MU, BBA – UDSM

February 2010

Senior Manager – Human Resource

Chirag Patel

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Bachelor of Pharmacy(B.Pharma)

July 2019

Regional Head Technical – Aspen SSA

Praveen is an accomplished Finance expatriat…..

Rajendra Shenoy

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Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm)

March 2024

General Manager – Technical

Rajendra holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm). Rajendra has a vast expirience of over 27 years in the Pharmaceutical Industry. He joined Aspen’s Busines Unit – Shelys Pharmacuticals Limited in the 2023’s closure of the financial year. Rajendra’s custody of operations involves in overseeing Manufacturing Performance, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliances and Processes Optimization. He leads the Shelys’ technical team to ensure successful efficiency in productivity and quality.

Muhul Jotaniya

Regional Head

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Expatriat – SSA Sales & Marketing

June 2024

Head Sales & Marketing – Aspen SSA

Muhul is a dynamic and results-oriented Sales and Marketing professional with over 25 years of experience in driving business growth, building customer relationships, and delivering impactful marketing strategies across diverse industries. Muhul joined Aspen’s Subsidiary – Shelys Pharmaceuticals Limited in 2007. Muhul has had exceptional leadership optimizing sale with Beta Healthcare International Ltd some years and later transitioned to Shelys Pharmaceuticals where he is currently based. Known for a strong ability to blend creativity with data-driven decision-making, Muhul has a proven track record of enhancing brand visibility, increasing sales, and optimizing customer engagement within Sub Saharan Africa Region (SSA).