Family Owned Enterprise Advisory Council (FOE AC)

Role of FOE AC

The FOE‑AC serves as the family business leadership and succession advisory body, ensuring that SRM Executive Education develops programs tailored to the unique needs of family‑owned enterprises. Its role is to:

Legacy Continuity

Guide learners on sustaining and expanding the legacies of family businesses.

Next Gen Leadership

Mentor successors to take on leadership roles with confidence and vision.

Program Development

Advise on designing short term certifications, diploma programs, and long term degree programs that equip learners with skills to manage and grow family enterprises.

Industry Alignment

Ensure offerings reflect the realities of succession planning, governance, and family business dynamics.

Collaboration with Councils

Collaborate extensively with the CXO Mentorship Council and other advisory councils (BAC, AAC, SAC, CAC, PAC, LnD AC, TA AC, Y CEO AC) to ensure learners undergo relevant interventions and mentorship experiences.

Life Long Learning

Instill the importance of continuous learning, enabling successors to remain competitive, innovative, and impactful in sustaining family enterprises.

Responsibilities of FOE AC

The Council is entrusted with:

Council Members

Raghava Rao

Co - Founder, CEO & Executive Director

Area of Expertise: Healthcare, Strategy & Operations

Raghava Rao is a seasoned healthcare industry leader with over 20 years of experience across hospitals, healthcare services, medical technology, digital health, and operational excellence. He has held senior management and Board-level positions with leading Indian and multinational healthcare organizations, bringing together expertise in business strategy, project ideation, technology, growth, and operational excellence.

He is recognized for his thought leadership and ability to lead complex mandates across the healthcare ecosystem. With a deep understanding of the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, he advises organizations and leadership teams on healthcare strategy, business transformation, growth opportunities, and the future of healthcare delivery.

Areas of Expertise

  • Healthcare Strategy & Business Transformation
  • Healthcare Operations & Operational Excellence
  • Business Growth & Expansion Strategy
  • Healthcare Technology & Digital Health
  • Project Ideation & Implementation
  • Hospital & Healthcare Business Management
  • Medical Technology & Healthcare Services
  • Board Advisory & Strategic Leadership

Career & Professional Highlights

  • Served as CEO – India Subcontinent at McKesson Corporation, a Fortune 6 company and one of the world's largest healthcare organizations, where he was responsible for strategizing and implementing a nationwide presence of cancer centers.
  • Previously served as Director – India Subcontinent at Covidien, now part of Medtronic, a global medical technology company.
  • Served as Vice President – Corporate Planning & Growth Initiatives at Apollo Hospitals Group, contributing significantly to the organization's expansion and strategic growth.
  • During his approximately 10-year tenure with Apollo Hospitals, played an important role in its growth from around 3,000 beds to more than 8,500 beds, while strengthening its presence across clinical disciplines and geographies.
  • Contributed to Apollo Hospitals' significant increase in market capitalization during his tenure, from approximately ₹400 crore to over ₹12,000 crore.
  • Has extensive experience working across the healthcare ecosystem, including hospitals, home healthcare, medical technology, digital health, and healthcare operations.
  • Recognized as a trusted advisor to healthcare leaders and Boards, particularly on strategic growth, transformation, and emerging opportunities in the healthcare sector.
  • Passionate about teaching, knowledge sharing, and maintaining a strong connection with the healthcare industry.
  • Holds an MBA in Marketing & Finance and is an alumnus of IIM Calcutta.

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