Evolution Of Life Sciences And Healthtech GCCs

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

I am a global executive with 28 years of leadership experience spanning Technology, Operations, Finance, HR, Legal, and M&A across the U.S., Europe, and India. I am a proven builder and leader of innovation-led Global Capability Centers (GCCs), focusing on transforming them into strategic value creators for multinational enterprises.

Currently, I am the Managing Director (member of the board) of D2Sol India GCC and Corporate Vice President of D2Sol Inc. Apart from scaling D2Sol in India, I focus on influencing D2Sol’s global strategy and operation optimization. Before D2Sol, I served as Country Head for Merative India GCC (member on board), overseeing end-to-end product delivery, professional services, and corporate functions across multiple locations (Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai GCCs). I previously led IBM’s Watson Health business unit from inception through its global scale-up and eventual divestiture, playing a pivotal role in driving product innovation and delivery excellence in digital health.

With deep expertise in Digital Health Transformation, Government Health & Human Services (HHS), Value-Based Care, and healthcare regulatory frameworks, I am widely recognized as a thought leader and speaker at…