By Colin Kellaher

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. on Wednesday said it named Parag Agarwal as chief financial officer, effective Dec. 1.

The Hyderabad, India, maker of pharmaceutical products said Saumen Chakraborty will retire as president and chief financial officer on that date.

Dr. Reddy's said Mr. Agarwal will join the company on Nov. 2 from Reckitt Benckiser PLC, where he had been chief financial officer of health operations.

Dr. Reddy's said Mr. Chakraborty will remain as an adviser and will assist with the transition.

Write to Colin Kellaher at colin.kellaher@wsj.com

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