Healthcare Honors at CIO Crown 2024, curated by CORE Media, celebrated the achievements of pioneering technology leaders in the healthcare sector.
Each year, the healthcare sector experiences significant transformations. Ongoing challenges compel leaders to quickly adapt to evolving technologies and modify their service delivery strategies. This ensures seamless access and a secure, efficient workspace for their teams.
CIOs and digital leaders are at the forefront of this evolution, driving the integration of advanced technologies to maintain agility and efficiency in the face of obstacles. Today, these leaders stand not just as experts in their domain, but also as influential business leaders.
Curated by CORE Media, Healthcare Honors 2024 recognizes trailblazing leaders in the healthcare sector. Their distinctive strategies have impacted both their organization and the wider healthcare ecosystem.
The winners were felicitated at the recently concluded CIO Crown 2024 – CORE Media’s flagship event that brings together India’s top CIOs and digital leaders.
This year, the title was presented to eight leaders across five categories: Cyber Security, Digital Innovation, EMR Optimization, GenAI, and IoT & Ecosystem Integration.
An independent jury of notable leaders—Sanjay Narkar, Former CTO, IDFC Bank; Sankarson Banerjee, Former CIO, RBL Bank; and Vikas Gadre, Sr. Adjunct faculty, NMIMS, selected this year’s winners from several nominations.
Key factors in the selection process included the nominated project's uniqueness, the tangible outcomes it produced, and the leader's approach to overcoming challenges during the execution of the project.
This year’s Healthcare Honorees are:
Category: Cyber Security
Biju Velayudhan, CIO, G. Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial Hospital
Atul Umak, AVP IT & Telecom, Sterling Accuris Wellness
Category: Digital Innovation
Manish Kumar Pathak, DGM - IT, Pathkind Labs
Nikunj Bhambha, Project Head Digital Transformation, Regional Head - IT, Healthcare Global Enterprises
Category: EMR Optimization
Kishor Gojiya, Group CIO, Geetanjali Group & Hospital
Kirit Parmar, Head - IT, Kailash Cancer Hospital & Research Center, Muni Seva Ashram
Category: GenAI
Saji S Mathew, COO, Baby Memorial Hospital
Category: IoT & Ecosystem Integration
Krishna Rao Ravinuthala, AVP - IT, AIG Hospitals
