Sigma-Aldrich CEO Dies Suddenly

Dr. Nagarkatti was elected CEO of Sigma-Aldrich in 2006 (see IBO 3/31/06). He had been with the company since 1976. He was 63 years old.

St. Louis, MO 11/14/10—Dr. Jai Nagarkatti, chairman, president and CEO of Sigma-Aldrich, died unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack on November 13. The company’s Board has elected Rakesh Sachdev, who served as CFO, chief administrative officer and senior president of the International business, as president and CEO. He has also been elected to the Board.

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