Speaker Profile

Positions held:

• Senior Manager – International Marketing (Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai) (Sep 2019 – Present)
• Vice President – International Business (Virinchi Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., India) (Aug 2016 – Aug 2019)
• Resident in Critical Care Medicine (Max Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Dehradun) (Jun 2013 – Jul 2016)
• Assistant Surgeon (Max Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Dehradun) (Jan 2012 – May 2013)

Accolades:

• Led the establishment of Kokilaben Hospital’s East African office, securing key partnerships.
• Organized and led a medical conference in Tanzania, attended by 400+ doctors and government dignitaries.
• Spearheaded global expansion strategies at Virinchi Healthcare, expanding presence in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
• Negotiated high-value strategic partnerships, significantly boosting patient inflow and revenue.
• Implemented quality management systems (NABH, JCI) to improve hospital efficiency and patient care.

Education:

• Harvard PG Medical Education – Leadership in Medicine (Harvard University, Southeast Asia Program, 2021)
• Master’s Degree in Hospital Management (Apollo Institute of Hospital Administration, 2018)
• FMGE Certification (National Board of Examination, New Delhi, 2012)
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) (Lugansk State Medical University, Ukraine, 2011)

Positions held:

• Lead Coordinator of Vadu Health and Demographic Surveillance System.
• Expert in implementation research, digital health, and community health systems.

Accolades:

• Governance Lead for the Indian Health and Demographic Surveillance System Network.
• Implementation research trainer for ICMR National Health Research Priority projects.
• Member of the Maharashtra State Health Systems Resource Centre Governing Body.
• Advisor to Commissionerate of Agriculture, Maharashtra State

Education:

• PhD in Global Health from University of Edinburgh, UK (May 2022)
• Master of Science in Biotechnology from University of Pune, India (June 2008)
• Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology from University of Pune, India (May 2006)

Education:

• Ph.D
• M.Pharm
• B.Pharm

Professional Experience:

• Professor and Head of Department, Pharmaceutics at SVKM’s Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, India.
• Worked in major pharmaceutical companies in India at managerial position in the field of Research and Development.
• Specialized in formulation development of conventional and novel dosage forms for regulated and domestic markets.
• Formulation Development of novel drug delivery and targeted systems using nanotechnology.
• Executive Member of Controlled Release Society (India Chapter)since 2014.
• Secretary ofControlled Release Society (India Chapter) (CRS IC) for 2017-2019 and 2023-2025.
• Presented about 60 research papers at national and international conferences, including CRS Inc. and AAPS.

Positions held:

• CEO, SevaShakti Healthcare Consultancy (May 2020- present)
• Visiting Professor, NMIMS, Mumbai (March 2024 to present)
• Visiting Faculty, TISS, Mumbai (July 2022 to Present)
• Senior Visiting Faculty at IMPRI

Accolades:

• Hinduja Foundation Employee Scholarship for Higher Education
• Best Academic Paper Award at PFHI Gujarat Healthcare Conference
• Core team leader, Janswasthya Abhiyan, Mumbai
• Advisory Board Member of Jyothirgamayee Foundation for Adolescent Health
• Vice President of YMC Organ Donation and Transplant Foundation

Education:

• PhD in Healthcare Facilities Management from TISS, Mumbai (2016-2019)
• Masters in Hospital Administration, TISS Mumbai (2000-2002)
• PG Certificate in Change Management and HR

Positions held:

• Assistant Vice President, Manager and Assistant Manager, HSBC, Bangalore.
• Manager and Senior Business Analyst at Evalueserve, Gurgaon.
• Analyst, CRISIL Research, Pune.

Accolades:

• Earned the Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR®) certification from the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP).
• Completed the Become a Leader certification on LinkedIn.
• Received the Leading with Emotional Intelligence certification from LinkedIn.
• Completed the Python Essential Training certification on LinkedIn.
• Obtained the Introduction to Climate-related Disclosures – Starting the Climate Journey certification from the Climate Disclosure Standards Board.
• Earned the Understanding the Recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) certification from the Climate Disclosure Standards Board.

Education:

• MBA in Finance, Amravati University, Amravati.
• BE, Mechanical Engineering, Amravati University, Amravati.
• Diploma in Mechanical, Mechanical Engineering, Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education(MSBTE), Mumbai.

Positions held:

• Head - Health Risk Management (AON) (April 2018 – Present)
• President (Apollo Life) (September 2015 - March 2018)
• National Head - Institutional Business (Apollo Life) (December 2010 - September 2015)
• Vice President - Health & Benefits (Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.) (June 2009 - December 2010)

Accolades:

• Won the “100 Impactful Global Healthcare Leaders Award”.
• Won the “Emerging Healthcare Leaders Award”.

Education:

• PGPHP (Health Promotion) – Indian Institutes of Public Health (May 2020 - June 2021)
• Advance Management Program – Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (2015)
• Integrating Wellness & Occupational Safety & Health in the Workplace on Public Health (Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health, 2014)

Positions held:

• Founder & CEO, MyRx-Health with Care, Hyderabad
• Founder & CEO, Platenoid Technology Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad
• Senior Project Manager, Tata Consultancy Services, Hyderabad
• Visiting Guest Faculty at NIPER Hyderabad, and Odisha University of Technology and Research, Bhubaneswar

Accolades:

• Imparted training across 75+ pharma companies in various departments focused on digital transformation.
• Active start-up mentor in Viridian Ventures and The StartUp Labs.

Education:

• BTech, Information Technology, Odisha University of Technology and Research (2005-2009)

Education:

• C-DAC ACTs Diploma in advance computing, IT
• M. Tech-PHD Savitribai Phule University, Pune
• B.E - electronics and telecommunication Amarvati University

Professional Experience:

• Project Director and Co- investigator National Resource Centre for EHR Standaerds
• Scientist E CDACINDIA Jan 2024
• Joint Director CDACINDIA 2019-2024
• Principal Technical Officer CDACINDIA 2014-2019
• Senior Technical Officer CDACINDIA 2011-2014
• Member of technical staff (EII) CDACINDIA 2010
• Member of technical staff CDACINDIA 2007-2010

Positions held:

• Project Lead-MIRROR-USAID, Swasti.
• Associate Vice President - Business Consulting & Research, Intellecap Advisory.
• Associate Vice President - India Operations, HIMSS APAC India Chapter.
• Consultant - MIS & M&E at Kotak Education Foundation & Save The Children India.
• Senior Cluster Manager, Naandi Foundation – Led health and education programs, Mumbai.
• Program Developer, Novartis Healthcare & Medybiz Pvt Ltd – Nationwide disease management programs.

Accolades:

• Worked with organizations such as Naandi Foundation, STCI, KeF, AMREF, and SDGPP.
• Experience spans across sectors like health, education, and sustainability.
• Led projects involving operations, MIS, strategy development, and stakeholder management.
• Contributed to national reports and policy documents, including the draft National Health Policy and National Mental Health Policy.
• Served as a panelist and session chair at forums focused on public health, education, and sustainability.
• Skilled in streamlining program processes, developing RFPs, and conducting research projects.
• Recognized for delivering logical, actionable solutions to complex issues through practical experience.

Education:

• Master of Public Health (MPH), BITS Pilani, Rajasthan.
• PG Diploma in Hospital & Health Management (PGDHHM), Symbiosis University, Pune.
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPTh), Manipal University, Karnataka.

Education:

• BA – Bangalore University (1977–1980)
• MSW – Department of Social Work, Bangalore University (1979–1982)
• M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work – NIMHANS (1983–1985)
• Ph.D. – Bangalore University (1987–1992)

Professional Experience:

• Field Investigator – Centre for Rural Development Studies, Bangalore University (1983)
• Field Investigator – National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (1983)
• Counselor – Genetic Counseling, St. John’s Hospital (1986–1987)
• Psychiatric Social Worker – Dept. of Psychiatric Social Work, NIMHANS (1987–2007)
• Associate Professor – Department of Psychiatric Social Work, NIMHANS (2007–2019)

Positions held:

• Postdoctoral Researcher, Stockholm University

Accolades:

• Grantham Fellowship
• UW-VISIT Fellow
• Roddam Family Medal

Education:

• Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
• M.Tech in Climate Science, Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
• PG Diploma in Information and Communication Technologies for Development, JSS Arts, Science & Commerce College
• B.E. in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore

Positions held:

• Active advisor in academic and public health institutions, including the University of Mumbai and National Rural Health Mission.

Accolades:

• Leader in molecular epidemiology of drug-resistant tuberculosis and airborne disease transmission studies.
• Advocate for biosocial approaches in TB control, integrating environmental and community health strategies.
• Mentor for training women scientists under USAID PEER Initiative.
• Awarded the Heiser Fellowship (USA) for postdoctoral research.
• Awarded The Wellcome Trust Travel Fellowship for TB research
• Over 115 peer-reviewed publications.
• Principal investigator for 43 major projects, blending biosocial and biomedical methodologies.

Education:

• Postdoctoral research at the University of Oslo (1984–1986).
• Ph.D. in Applied Biology, University of Mumbai (1984)
• M.Sc in Immunology, University of Birmingham, UK (1980)
• M.Sc in Applied Biology, University of Mumbai (1978)

Positions held:

• Visiting Faculty at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai.
• Visiting Faculty at IIHMR, Jaipur
• Visiting Faculty at Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai
• Administrative Medical Officer at P.D. Hinduja National Hospital.

Accolades:

• Chairman CII Healthcare sub-committee.
• Vice-Chairman, NatHealth Western region.
• ET NOW Leader of Tomorrow Award

Education:

• M.Phil., Hospital and Health Systems Management, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
• DBM, Business Management, SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS).
• DHA, Hospital Administration, Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
• MBBS, Medicine, R.N.T. Medical College

Positions held:

• Director at Greenarray Genomic Research & Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, Pune.

Accolades:

• Lifetime Achievement Award from the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) at the 65th All India Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AICOG) in January 2023, recognizing his dedicated service to women's health.
• FRCOG (Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists), London.
• FICOG (Fellowship of Indian College of Obstetrics and Gynecology).

Education:

• MD in Obstetrics & Gynaecology from B J Medical College, Pune.
• DGO (Diploma in Gynecology and Obstetrics) from B J Medical College, Pune.
• MBBS from B J Medical College, Pune.

Positions held:

• Medical Superintendent (Bhaktivedanta Hospital & Research Institute) (May 2023 – Present)
• Head – Clinical Research &Academics (Bhaktivedanta Hospital & Research Institute) (Oct 2018 - Present)
• Head – Clinical Research & Academics (Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital) (Apr 2009 – Sep 2018)
• Co-investigator – International Drug Trials (Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre) (Jul 2005– Jun 2008)
• NABH Assessor for Clinical Research Accreditation Program (QCI)

Accolades:

• Pioneer of “Medical Research Department” at Kokilaben Hospital and Medical Research Institute
• As an investigator, supervised around 100 International drug trials.
• To his credit, he has 35 publications in international high-impact journals.

Education:

• Postgraduate diploma in pharmacovigilance (2019)
• Postgraduate diploma in clinical Research ( 2017)
• MBBS (Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai, 2005)

Positions held:

• Research Director at ARMMAN, Mumbai
• Research Scientist, Ramalingaswami Centre on Equity and Social Determinants of Health, Bangalore
• Coordinator (Director); Centre for Studies in Ethics and Rights; Mumbai
• Senior Research Officer, Centre for Enquiry in Health and Allied Themes, Mumbai

Accolades:

• Awarded Organisational Design and Development Fellowship in 2023 by WIPRO Foundation
• Awarded Macarthur Foundation Fellowship for Leadership Development
• Awarded Junior Research Fellowship at the Centre for Health Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences
• Founder trustee and managing trustee of Chehak Trust, which runs community-based education, women’s rights, life-skills and disability rehabilitation programmes

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy- PhD Social Sciences, TISS
• Diploma on Universalising Socio-economic Security for the Poor, Institute of Social Studies, Hague, Netherlands 2005
• Master of Arts Degree in Social Work with specialisation in Medical and Psychiatric Social Work (Tata Institute of Social Sciences), 1995
• Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature (University of Mumbai) 1993

Positions held:

• Consultant CARE India
• National Consultant, Directorate General of Health services, MOHFW, Government of India.

Accolades:

• Contributed significantly to a comprehensive report assessing child health, nutrition, education, and protection indicators, guiding policy decisions at the state level.
• Worked extensively with UNICEF, CARE India, MoHFW, SHS Bihar, and various national and international organizations to enhance the impact of nutrition, maternal health, adolescent development, and emergency response programs.
• Played a crucial role in disaster management, including working as a Flood Coordinator for UNICEF during the Kosi Flood and leading SAM assessments and emergency nutrition support in Bihar’s flood-affected districts.

Education:

• Data use for Public Managers, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
• PG Nutrition, Patna University
• Doctor of Philosophy- PhD, Foods, Nutrition and Related Services

Positions held:

• Project Co-lead for the large-scale project titled ‘Atmiyata- Improving access to mental health and social care in the rural parts of India’
• Course Coordinator for the International Diploma in Mental Health Law and Policy, run by the Indian Law Society.

Accolades:

• Winner of Col Kripal Singh award, Annual National Conference of Indian Psychiatric Society, 2007 – Titled - “Correlation between Regional Cerebral Blood Flow and Neuropsychological Impairment in Depression”.
• Presented Atmiyata Case study, in meeting on ‘Ethics of alternative clinical trial designs and methods in low and middle-income countries arranged by Global Forum on Bioethics in Research, Bangkok from Welcome Trust, UK. November 2017.
• Has various Academic Publications like Case Report - “Role of Olanzapine Augmentation in Treatment Resistant Depression- Evidence Based Psychiatry”, “Correlation between Regional Cerebral Blood Flow and Neuropsychological Impairment in Depression”, “Feasibility and acceptability of a novel community-based mental health intervention delivered by community volunteers in Maharashtra, India: the Atmiyata programme. BMC Psychiatry” & many more.

Education:

• Diploma in Mental Health, Law and Human Rights, Indian Law Society, Pune.
• MD in Psychiatry at Indian Naval Hospital Services, Mumbai University, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
• MBBS at Government Medical College, Miraj, Maharashtra, India.

Positions held:

• Senior Programme Coordinator at SATHI Pune (Support for Advocacy and Training to Health Initiatives),

Accolades:

• National co-convener of People’s Health Movement – India.
• Co-editor / author of the books ‘Review of Health care in India’, ‘Health system in India – crisis and alternatives’ and ‘Dissenting Diagnosis’, exposing malpractices in the private medical sector in India.
• Involved in developing Community based monitoring and planning (CBMP) of health services, and drafting of the national ‘Patients’ Rights Charter’ developed by National Human Rights Commission.
• involved in developing various community-based health responses to the COVID epidemic in Maharashtra, while drafting official Health rights advisories in response to COVID.
• He is active in campaigns for patient’s rights, social regulation of the private healthcare sector, and developing a system for Universal Health Care.

Education:

• Postgraduate degree in Community Medicine from All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

Positions held:

• Former Director, Project Lead Free - The George Foundation, India & Chairman National Committee for drafting voluntary standard for paints.
• Head, Biochemistry Department, St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore.
• Served as an accreditation committee member for NABL, NABH, DAC Dubai.

Accolades:

• Known as the “Lead Man of India”.
• Recipient of the prestigious Arya Bhatta Award and Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Associations (CAHO) Lifetime Achievement Award and is the First Asian International Awardee for Science, Truth and Honor.
• Director of the National Referral Centre for Lead Projects in India (NRCLPI), National Chairman of the Indian Society for Lead Awareness and Research (InSLAR), Principal Advisor Quality Council of India, International Chairman for the Chronic Hypoxia Society and Principal Assessor and Accreditation Committee Member NABH.
• Visiting Scholar at the University of Cincinnati, USA and Visiting Professor at Zubeita University, Lapaz, Bolivia South America.
• Lead Assessor for NABL India, DAC UAE and PAO Republic of Philippines and Technical adviser to UNIDO and WHO.
• Chairman of Laboratory Accreditation Board of Nepal, Adviser to CAHO and AHPI and Technical expert in EU project of TRTA for ISO 15189.
• Led more than 500 medical lab assessments and 50 assessor training programs with over 350 scientific papers published.

Education:

• Ph.D., St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore.