Hexaware Appoints Shantanu Baruah to Head H&I Verticals
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Hexaware Appoints Shantanu Baruah to Head H&I Verticals

Hexaware Technologies, a global provider of IT services and consulting, has appointed Shantanu Baruah as President & Global Head – Healthcare, Life Sciences & Insurance (H&I). Based in New Jersey, Shantanu will drive the company’s global growth strategy, client success, and innovation across the H&I vertical.

Bringing over 25 years of domain expertise, Shantanu has a proven track record of leading complex digital transformations and scaling high-growth businesses. He previously served as Executive Vice President at HCLTech, where he led the Healthcare vertical and significantly expanded the company’s footprint across the Americas.

His appointment comes at a pivotal time when AI is transforming healthcare, from drug discovery to diagnostics. Hexaware aims to harness AI and data to improve patient outcomes, boost innovation, and enhance operational efficiency.

R Srikrishna, CEO, Hexaware, said, “We’re excited to welcome Shantanu. His experience and insights will be vital in advancing our vision for digital health, AI-powered innovation, and client-centric care.”

Commenting on his new role, Shantanu Baruah said, “It’s an exciting time to join Hexaware. The company’s agility, customer-first approach, and AI-human synergy position it as a key enabler of better outcomes in healthcare and insurance.”

Shantanu holds a master’s degree in computer applications and a bachelor’s in zoology, equipping him with a unique blend of technical and scientific expertise.

This appointment underscores Hexaware’s focus on strengthening vertical leadership and accelerating domain-driven growth to meet evolving global client needs.

Hexaware Technologies, a global provider of IT services and consulting, has appointed Shantanu Baruah as President & Global Head – Healthcare, Life Sciences & Insurance (H&I). Based in New Jersey, Shantanu will drive the company’s global growth strategy, client success, and innovation across the H&I vertical.Bringing over 25 years of domain expertise, Shantanu has a proven track record of leading complex digital transformations and scaling high-growth businesses. He previously served as Executive Vice President at HCLTech, where he led the Healthcare vertical and significantly expanded the company’s footprint across the Americas.His appointment comes at a pivotal time when AI is transforming healthcare, from drug discovery to diagnostics. Hexaware aims to harness AI and data to improve patient outcomes, boost innovation, and enhance operational efficiency.R Srikrishna, CEO, Hexaware, said, “We’re excited to welcome Shantanu. His experience and insights will be vital in advancing our vision for digital health, AI-powered innovation, and client-centric care.”Commenting on his new role, Shantanu Baruah said, “It’s an exciting time to join Hexaware. The company’s agility, customer-first approach, and AI-human synergy position it as a key enabler of better outcomes in healthcare and insurance.”Shantanu holds a master’s degree in computer applications and a bachelor’s in zoology, equipping him with a unique blend of technical and scientific expertise.This appointment underscores Hexaware’s focus on strengthening vertical leadership and accelerating domain-driven growth to meet evolving global client needs.

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