INDEGENE STRENGTHENS GLOBAL OPERATIONS VIA PANKAJ KAKKAR APPOINTMENT

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Indegene, a technology-led healthcare solutions provider has announced the appointment of Pankaj Kakkar, former Head of Healthcare Provider Delivery at Tech Mahindra to strengthen its Global Operations.

Kakkar is a technology industry veteran with about three decades of experience in leadership roles, according to a statement.

Indegene Cofounder and EVP, Anand Kiran said: “As healthcare organisations accelerate their digital transformation journey, Indegene has witnessed significant growth enabling them with deep industry expertise and fit-for-purpose technology.

“Pankaj’s expertise in establishing global delivery centres, leading and scaling business operations, and advising and managing clients across regions, is invaluable to sustain growth at Indegene.”

Meanwhile, Indegene SVP, Global Operations, Kakkar said: “The healthcare industry is quickly catching up with its peers in digital adoption. Indegene has emerged as its trusted, specialist solution provider.

“I am delighted to be a part of Indegene’s dynamic team and contribute to its growth. I am confident that we will further strengthen our global operations for an effective and efficient delivery, and create winning outcomes for our customers.”

Indegene recently raised US$200 million from the Carlyle Group and Brighton Park Capital to accelerate its global expansion and further ramp up its M&A activity. (US$1 = RM4.176)

The company hired over 2,000 people during the pandemic alone, taking its headcount to more than 4,000 across its global locations.

More details at www.indegene.com.

-- BERNAMA