Vas Narasimhan

Vas Narasimhan is the CEO of Novartis, a global healthcare company that focuses on developing medicines and innovative treatments. He took on the CEO role in 2018 and has a background in medicine and business, having trained as a doctor and earned an MBA. Under his leadership, Novartis has emphasized research in areas like gene therapy and pharmaceuticals, aiming to improve patient care and health outcomes. Narasimhan is recognized for his commitment to leveraging technology and data in healthcare, driving the company's efforts to adapt to a rapidly changing medical landscape.