Kalavathi GV has been appointed as the Head of Development Center (DC) and executive director at Siemens Healthineers India, starting July 1, 2024. In her new role, she will lead over 3,500 DC employees in India and Slovakia, driving the development of precision healthcare solutions using artificial intelligence, automation, and digital transformation for all business lines of Siemens Healthineers.

Kala has an extensive track record of driving global digital transformation at large multi-national organisations. She has previously held leadership positions at Philips Healthcare and GE Healthcare, and is a strong advocate of representation of senior female leaders in the Indian IT ecosystem.

Kala has taken office from Dileep Mangsuli, who will now lead global corporate activities in the fight against tuberculosis at Siemens Healthineers.

Peter Schardt, Chief Technology Officer, Siemens Healthineers said, “She comes with three decades of industry experience with a strong medtech and healthcare acumen, and we look forward to benefitting from her insights and ideas to strengthen our leadership in innovation. As a strong female business leader, we are confident that Kala will be a role model for our teams globally, fostering an environment of collaboration, mutual learning, inclusivity, and growth.”