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.