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Laxmikant Khanolkar brings over 40 years of extensive experience in the pharmaceuticals and medical devices industry, having held key leadership positions at renowned global companies such as Edwards Lifesciences, Baxter Healthcare, and Glaxo. Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in driving business growth, spearheading strategic initiatives, and expanding market presence across diverse healthcare sectors. As the Chief Operating Officer of Insightra Pvt Ltd, Laxmi played a pivotal role in overseeing the development, commercialization, and distribution of cardiovascular products, ensuring innovation and market penetration. Most recently, Laxmi served as the Asia Pacific Head at CMR Surgical, where he led market expansion, sales strategy, and business development across the region, playing a crucial role in introducing and scaling robotic-assisted surgical technology in key markets. His leadership in navigating regulatory challenges, building strategic partnerships, and driving adoption of cutting-edge medical technologies has significantly contributed to the company's growth in the Asia Pacific region. With a deep understanding of the medical industry, regulatory landscape, and business operations, Laxmi continues to be a visionary leader, driving growth and innovation in the pharmaceutical and medical devices space.

With 39 years of experience in the Hospitality and Medical Devices industries, Sanjay Rane is a seasoned professional specializing in strategic management, process optimization, and team leadership. Throughout his career, he has successfully overseen complex operations, implemented best practices, and driven efficiency to support organizational growth. His commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement has been instrumental in achieving operational success while fostering high-performing teams.

Shruti Bhat has over 22 years of work experience in the multinational and start-up pharmaceutical and medical device organizations and academics, specializing in regulatory affairs, quality assurance, and manufacturing. She has a proven track record in ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards, leading quality management systems, and overseeing manufacturing processes. Shruti holds a Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology with Specialization in Quality Assurance.

Abhishek has over 15 years of extensive experience in accounting, financial management, and general administration, having worked for multinational medical device companies such as Insightra Medical and CMR Surgical. With a keen eye for detail, he excels in financial analysis, modeling, budgeting, and forecasting, contributing to organizational growth and strategic decision-making.

His proven leadership track record, combined with expertise in streamlining financial processes, optimizing costs, and ensuring compliance, has played a key role in enhancing operational performance. Abhishek holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) specialized in Accountancy and MBA specialized in Corporate Finance.