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Krishnan Ramachandran

MD & CEO at Niva Bupa | Chairman, CII Taskforce on Health Insurance

Niva Bupa Health Insurance Gurugram, Haryana, India

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Experience30+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

With over two decades of experience in the healthcare sector, Krishnan is driven by a deep passion for ensuring equitable healthcare access for every Indian. From crafting innovative distribution strategies to revolutionizing health insurance operations, he has always been fascinated by the possibilities that technology offers to foster business growth. As an advocate for tackling crucial challenges within insurance, Krishnan is truly dedicated to exploring novel approaches to improve healthcare accessibility, affordability, and quality, striving to turn the dream of healthcare insurance for all into a reality. Before embracing his current role at Niva Bupa, he had the privilege of serving as the CEO at Apollo Munich Health Insurance Company Limited. Those experiences have shaped his perspective and commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of people through comprehensive healthcare solutions

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • May 2020–Present· 6 yrs 4 mos
    • Managing Director and Chief Executive OfficerCurrent
      May 2020–Present
  • Apr 2007–Mar 2020· 12 yrs 11 mos
    • Chief Executive Officer
      Apr 2019–Mar 2020
    • Deputy Chief Executive Officer
      2014–Apr 2019
    • Chief Operating Officer, IT
      Apr 2007–Dec 2013
  • Sep 2001–Apr 2007· 5 yrs 7 mos
    • Health Insurance / Healthcare
      Sep 2001–Apr 2007
  • May 2000–Aug 2001· 1 yr 3 mos
    • Consultant, Professional Services
      May 2000–Aug 2001
  • 1996–1998· 2 yrs
    • Engineer
      1996–1998

Education

PGDM

MBA

Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

B Tech

EEE

Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

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Reports To
Krishnan Ramachandran
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Actuarial ScienceRelationship ManagementProduct DevelopmentThought LeadershipClaimLeadershipGeneral InsuranceRisk ManagementCustomer ServiceManagementBusiness AnalysisHealthcareStrategyHealth InsuranceBusiness StrategyInsuranceUnderwritingBusiness DevelopmentTeam Management