Anand Kumar

Dr.Anand Kumar Padmanaban PhD is a business innovation and digital health strategist with over 28 years of global experience leading transformation at the intersection of technology, healthcare, and strategy.

From scaling startups to driving global knowledge initiatives in Fortune 500 companies such as Pharmacia and Monsanto, Anand’s career has been shaped by one focus: value creation through sustained innovation.

His background spans electronics engineering, industrial systems, and a doctorate in health informatics and AI, enabling him to uniquely bridge the worlds of technology and clinical need. Anand has spearheaded international collaborations, digital health product launches, technology transfers, and business model transformations across Asia, Europe, and the US.

Currently, Anand contributes to growth and innovation at Witmer Health Technologies while also mentoring startups, coaching social enterprises, and consulting on healthcare regulatory IT. He also serves as a trustee for nonprofits in education and environmental sustainability.