Shobana Kamineni is the Executive Vice Chairperson of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited and a key member of its founding family, playing a pivotal role in shaping one of India’s most influential healthcare organizations. She has led the development of several major business verticals within the Apollo Group and drives India’s largest integrated digital healthcare platform, Apollo 24/7. She also oversees Apollo Pharmacy, a nationwide network of over 6,000 stores, and previously founded and chaired Apollo Munich Health Insurance, later divested to HDFC Ergo. Her pioneering work includes establishing a groundbreaking Biobank recognized by *Time Magazine* among the top life sciences innovations of the decade.A trailblazer in industry leadership, Shobana became the first woman President of the Confederation of Indian Industry in over 100 years. She actively contributes to global public health through board roles with organizations such as FIND and initiatives like ‘Billion Hearts Beating,’ promoting preventive healthcare.Through innovation, leadership, and advocacy, she continues to advance accessible, technology-driven healthcare and inspire the future of global health systems.
