Apurva Shah, Group Managing Director, Veeda has been selected as the new chairman of The Association of Indian Clincial Research Organisations (ACRO) by an unanimous vote at the 4th AGM held at the Habitat Centre, Delhi on 22nd January.

ACRO was formed in April 2005 for putting all CRO’s operating in India on one common platform so that it can promote quality research, uphold ethics, share best practices, promote synergies amongst member, to deliberate and action on common concerns, especially with regard to Indian regulations and industry environment. Currently ACRO has 22 members.

“I would like to thank all the members for giving me this prestigious opportunity. During my tenure my focus will be on eliminating the issues that are slowing down the growth of the Indian Clincial Research Industry”, said Apurva Shah.