Industry Pioneers

Ashish Hemrajani: From Inconvenience to Innovation in the Entertainment Industry

Ashish Hemrajani: From Inconvenience to Innovation in the Entertainment Industry

In the days of yore, booking movie tickets was a labyrinthine ordeal—queues, uncertainty, and the perpetual risk of missing out on the latest cinematic gems. Then, Ashish Hemrajani, the visionary behind BookMyShow, entered, rewriting the script of inconvenience and ushering in a new era of seamless entertainment experiences for millions. The founder and CEO of…

Dr Soumya Swaminathan: The Unsung Heroin In Battle Against COVID 

Dr Soumya Swaminathan: The Unsung Heroin In Battle Against COVID 

When the pandemic hit the world, countries viewed the World Health Organisation as their main authority. Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, the organisation’s first Indian Deputy Director-General, became a recognisable face in an uncertain world. In March 2019, Soumya became the first Chief Scientist at the international health body, a fortunate appointment that happened just before the…

Kiran Mazumdar Shaw: Shaping Biotechnology Sector In India

Kiran Mazumdar Shaw: Shaping Biotechnology Sector In India

“My legacy is going to be in affordable healthcare. I am willing to invest in developing that model and the policies around it.” – Kiran Mazumdar Shaw  As per the report of PIB.gov, India is currently among the top 12 biotechnology destinations worldwide and 3rd in the Asia-Pacific region. More than 600 biotech companies accelerate…

Phanimitra B: Transforming Pharma Landscape Digitally  

Phanimitra B: Transforming Pharma Landscape Digitally  

The infusion of tech into healthcare and life sciences has transformed the world by enhancing patient outcomes. Thanks to technical leaders who played an instrumental role in spearheading the digital transformation journey. Their visionary guidance and strategic acumen navigate the convergence of tech and healthcare, revolutionising processes and enhancing healthcare outcomes. They foster sustainable growth…

Adar Poonawala: A Visionary Mind Behind the Serum Institute

Adar Poonawala: A Visionary Mind Behind the Serum Institute

“What happened in the pandemic was that we became far more internationally known.”- Adar Poonawala, CEO of Serum Institute of India Amid the high-risk threat of COVID-19 variants, the Serum Institute of India collaborated with the Indian government to manufacture a vaccine known as COVID-19. It wouldn’t have been possible without the visionary mind and…

Kammal T.: Driving Innovation and Transforming India’s Pharma Landscape

Kammal T.: Driving Innovation and Transforming India’s Pharma Landscape

Kammal T. stands at the helm of Confidential, a leading pharmaceutical company, wielding over two decades of transformative leadership in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Holding a LL.B. degree in international business management and a suite of distinguished certifications, including CFIP, CHIP, and expertise in data science, Kammal’s diverse qualifications are the bedrock of their…

Phanish Chandra: A Tech Visionary Bridging Gaps in Healthcare

Phanish Chandra: A Tech Visionary Bridging Gaps in Healthcare

In the healthcare sector, language often erects formidable barriers, hindering access to vital information and services. Across diverse communities, the inability to access healthcare information in one’s native language stands as a substantial hurdle, impeding informed decisions and equitable healthcare access. With his quixotic thoughts, Phanish Chandra is dedicated to dismantling these language barriers in…

Nikul Shukla: Architect of Groundbreaking Pharma Marketing Strategies

Nikul Shukla: Architect of Groundbreaking Pharma Marketing Strategies

Navigating the pharmaceutical marketing sphere presents a myriad of challenges, from stringent regulatory landscapes to the complexities of introducing cutting-edge treatments into a competitive market. In this dynamic environment, Nikul Shukla emerges as a beacon of innovation, adept at conquering these challenges with his pioneering approach to marketing. The intricacies of marketing in the pharmaceutical…

Rajiv Agarwal: Leading India’s Petrochemical Forefront 

Rajiv Agarwal: Leading India’s Petrochemical Forefront 

In India’s petroleum engineering industry, technical and corporate leaders are crucial in driving innovation and advancement. With their technical acumen, they steer the sector towards sustainable growth and technological progress. While the industry was evolving in India, it required experts who could introduce innovative methods in exploration, extraction, and refining processes and shift the focus…

Ashish Gaikwad: A Pioneering Automation Leader in Action 

Ashish Gaikwad: A Pioneering Automation Leader in Action 

Automation solutions have caused a significant change in various industries, improving efficiency, accuracy and scalability. Some visionary leaders who foresaw this trend far ago are the driving force behind this transformation. They creatively brought different innovative technologies together to enhance productivity. These inspiring leaders understand the potential of smart systems, using AI, robotics, and machine…