Dr. Venkatesan N is highly accomplished and dedicated healthcare professional with over 25 years of experience in supply chain and procurement management. As a Director and Chief Procurement Officer at Max Healthcare Group, he plays a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operation of the hospital group’s procurement processes and supply chain management.

He holds Ph.D. and MBA degree with an expertise with a deep understanding of healthcare operations. His unique background enables him to bridge the gap between clinical needs and procurement strategies, ultimately improving patient care and operational efficiency.

Academic Background:

• Ph.D. in Hospital Supply Chain Management
• M.B.A. (Systems) from Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu.
• B.A. (His.) from Madurai Kamaraj University Tamil Nadu.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA)
• Advance Diploma in RDBMS (Oracle 8.0 and Visual Basic)

Professional Qualities:

Driven Cost Savings: Under Dr. Venkatesan’s leadership, his previous and current organizations has realized significant cost savings through strategic procurement initiatives, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety in medical supplies.

Vendor Collaboration: He has fostered strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable contracts and terms, and ensuring a consistent supply of critical medical equipment and pharmaceuticals.

Compliance and Quality Assurance: Dr. Venkatesan has implemented rigorous compliance measures to ensure that all procurement practices adhere to industry regulations and quality standards.

Innovation and Sustainability: He is committed to exploring innovative, sustainable procurement solutions, including green initiatives that reduce the hospital group’s environmental footprint.

Cross-Functional Leadership: As Director, he collaborates closely with leadership team, finance, and logistics teams to align procurement strategies with the hospital group’s overarching goals and mission.

Work Experience:

He has worked with most of the Corporate Hospitals in India. Starting from Apollo Hospitals Delhi, Escorts Hospitals Delhi, Fortis Hospitals Delhi and Jaipur, Paras Group of Hospitals Gurugram, BLK Hospital Delhi, HCG Group of Hospitals Bangalore. Also, he has worked in Singapore for 3 years.