Mumbai: Hexaware Technologies (NSE: HEXT), a leading global provider of IT and business process solutions, has appointed Shantanu Baruah as President and Global Head of Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Insurance (H&I).
In this pivotal role, Baruah will be responsible for steering Hexaware’s global growth, strategy, and client success initiatives across the H&I vertical. He will be based in the company’s New Jersey office.
Baruah joins Hexaware with more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare and life sciences domain.
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Prior to this, he served as Executive Vice President at HCLTech, where he led the healthcare vertical during one of its most transformative periods and was instrumental in driving growth across the Americas.
The appointment of Shantanu Baruah signals Hexaware’s deepening focus on delivering AI-powered solutions that reshape healthcare innovation, enhance patient outcomes, and drive operational excellence.
Shantanu Baruah: Domain Expertise & Strategic Vision
The company is leveraging artificial intelligence and data-centric solutions to support clients in areas like diagnostics, preventive care, and digital health transformation.
Commenting on the leadership addition, R Srikrishna, CEO of Hexaware, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Shantanu at a time of accelerating momentum in our H&I business. His domain expertise and strategic vision will play a crucial role in helping our clients unlock the next generation of AI-driven, patient-centric care.”
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Expressing his enthusiasm, Shantanu Baruah stated, “I’m excited to lead Hexaware’s H&I vertical during a time of immense opportunity. The industry is at a major inflection point, and Hexaware’s blend of agility, client-first culture, and its AI+HI approach positions us well to deliver transformative value.”
Baruah holds a master’s degree in Computer Applications and a bachelor’s degree in Zoology, combining technical expertise with a strong scientific foundation.
His appointment aligns with Hexaware’s strategic intent to scale vertical-specific capabilities and deepen domain leadership in high-growth global markets.
