Mumbai, July 22, 2008: Hikal Ltd., the preferred long-term outsourcing partner for leading global life sciences companies, today announced the appointment of well-known international fine chemical expert Dr. Peter Pollak as Additional Director to Hikal’s Board of Directors.

Dr. Pollak, a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, is internationally recognized as a pioneer in the development of the modern fine chemicals industry. He brings with him over 30 years experience in fine chemicals.

Commenting on the development, Mr. Jai Hiremath, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Hikal Ltd. said, “Dr. Pollak is a worldwide authority in the field of fine chemicals. His global experience and expertise will be immensely beneficial to Hikal in the coming years.”

He worked for Lonza in Switzerland and the United States for more than thirty years in senior management positions with some outstanding achievements to his credit. Currently working as a consultant for the fine chemicals industry, Dr. Pollak has had several publications to his name including various articles in prestigious chemical magazines. Most recently he has published a book, Fine Chemicals: The Industry and the Business, Wiley, New York 2007.

Dr. Pollak said, “Hikal is recognized internationally as one of India’s leading contract manufacturers of fine chemicals. The recent signature of important manufacturing agreements with leading US and European lifescience companies demonstrates the value of its superior managerial and technological capabilities. I am happy to become part of the growth story.”