Stephen Saad

Group Chief Executive, Aspen Pharmacare

Stephen Saad is Group Chief Executive of Aspen Pharmacare.

Aspen Pharmacare is a JSE-listed specialty pharmaceutical group and the largest drug manufacturer in Africa. In 2026 it completed the sale of its Asia-Pacific business for about R27 billion.

In the job

  1. Aspen completed the divestment of its Asia-Pacific business for about R27 billion to strengthen its balance sheet. Source

  2. Aspen was reported to be selling its Asia-Pacific business, excluding China, for R26.5 billion. Source

Career before

  1. Articles, Coopers & Lybrand (now PwC)
  2. Co-founder, Aspen

Education

BCom, University of Natal (1986); chartered accountant

Sources

  1. aspenpharma.com
  2. shore.africa
  3. businesstech.co.za
  4. aspenpharma.com

Facts last checked 3 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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