ISELIN, N.J.– Hexaware Technologies (NSE: HEXT) has named Shantanu Baruah as President and Global Head of its Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Insurance (H&I) division, the company announced Friday. Baruah will lead strategy, growth, and client engagement for the vertical from Hexaware’s New Jersey office.
Bringing more than 25 years of industry experience, Baruah previously served as Executive Vice President at HCLTech, where he expanded the healthcare vertical in the Americas during a period of significant disruption. His appointment signals Hexaware’s continued commitment to driving AI-powered innovation and transformation across healthcare and insurance domains.
“Shantanu’s leadership and deep market knowledge will be instrumental in helping our clients navigate the next era of digital health, patient-centric care, and AI-powered innovation,” said R Srikrishna, CEO of Hexaware.
Baruah emphasized the company’s unique position in the evolving healthcare landscape. “The industry is at an inflection point, and Hexaware’s agile culture and AI-led, human intelligence-perfected approach make it ideally positioned to deliver better outcomes,” he said.
Baruah holds a bachelor’s degree in zoology and a master’s in computer applications, offering a blend of scientific and technical expertise. His appointment aligns with Hexaware’s broader strategy to scale vertical-specific growth and strengthen domain leadership globally.
