Speakers
Keynote Speakers

Tristan Theurier
Veeva
Vice President, Asia

Tristan Theurier
Veeva Vice President, Asia
As Vice President, Asia, Tristan is leading some of the most experienced Services professionals in the industry, committed to Customer Success across all Veeva’s product lines. His team ensures Veeva products are implemented the right way, used the right way, and provide ongoing value. Working with our customers on a long-term basis regarding adoption, training and industry benchmark is our priority. Tristan joined Veeva Europe in 2012 as one of the first Veeva consultants. He led regional and global Veeva CRM implementations for large customers in Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. In 2016 he relocated to Asia Pacific (Singapore) to build and lead Customer Success and Professional Services teams in the region. Tristan holds a Master’s degree in Business Education from Skema Business School (France)

Giorgio Castellini
Veeva
Sr Director, CRM Product Management APAC

Giorgio Castellini
Veeva Sr Director, CRM Product Management APAC
As Senior Director, Product Management Commercial Cloud, Giorgio is responsible for the definition and prioritisation of the roadmap for all Veeva CRM products, ensuring that Veeva delivers the best-in-class solution for the APAC region. Giorgio also supports the growth of the region and the expansion in new emerging markets, investigating and understanding the nuances of each country. Giorgio has worked in the pharma industry for over 13 years, evolving from a leadership role in EMEA support, to Professional Services to Product Management. He has managed regional and global CRM implementations for enterprise customers in both Rx and OTC at Veeva. Prior to joining Veeva in 2012, Giorgio worked at Eli Lilly as an external consultant for 9 years, leading their Regional Support CoE out of Italy and building knowledge in Clinical Operations, Global Product Safety, MedInfo, Sales and Marketing.

Tristan Tan
Veeva
VP, Data Cloud, Asia

Tristan Tan
Veeva VP, Data Cloud, Asia
Tristan leads the strategy and direction for Veeva’s data products in Asia, outside of China. This includes ownership of Veeva’s Data Cloud and OpenData products in the region. He is also responsible for building and strengthening relationships with Veeva’s Data Partners in key markets. He has 15 years experience leading teams and building Data and Analytics businesses in Asia. He started his career as a management consultant with the Monitor Group where he advised Consumer Goods clients in the areas of Revenue Management and Commercial Excellence.

Vibhuti Gupta
GSK
Head – Commercial Operations & Strategy

Vibhuti Gupta
GSK Head – Commercial Operations & Strategy
Commercial and Strategy Leader I Business Transformation Expert I Healthcare Industry Specialist With 18 years of experience in driving complex business transformation agendas at Indian and Global Healthcare organizations, Vibhuti is a seasoned Commercial and Strategy Leader. Her expertise spans Pharma, Medical Devices, Diagnostics, and Health Tech, focusing on driving growth and profitability. In her last role, Vibhuti led the Strategy and Commercial Excellence function for a billion-dollar India prescription business She spearheaded strategic development and execution, acquisitions and partnerships, digital transformation and sales and marketing strategies. Managing a sales force of over 10,000, Vibhuti has also excelled in Sales Force Effectiveness (SFE), Sales Force Automation (SFA), capability development, data analytics and CRM management. The Covid-19 era marked a transformative chapter in her career. She led critical initiatives in sales transformation, business restructuring, and expansion into extra-urban areas, while driving omni-channel marketing campaigns and customer engagement. She also optimized manpower, created a ‘Single Source of Truth’ (SSOT) data platform, simplified processes and implemented large scale tech solutions During her consulting tenure, she had advised private equity clients and large corporations on investment decisions, designed strategies for top line growth, business transformation, market entry, commercial diligence and operating model redesign for Indian and global companies.

Anantha Nema
Veeva
Country Manager, India

Anantha Nema
Veeva Country Manager, India
As Country Manager, India Subcontinent, Anantha is responsible for all of Veeva’s operations and Customer Success in the region. Anantha has over 20 years of experience working in the Life Sciences Industry. Prior to joining Veeva, Anantha worked at RK SWAMY BBDO where he was responsible for enabling pharmaceutical companies design and adopt differentiated scientific communication strategies. Prior to RK SWAMY BBDO Anantha spent 11 years at Dr Reddy’s Labs in India where he was responsible for increasing sales management responsibilities.
Session Speakers

Kaushal Shetty
Biocon Biologics
Global Head – Digital

Kaushal Shetty
Biocon Biologics Global Head – Digital
Seasoned IT executive with 25+ years of progressive leadership experience across the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Responsible for driving enterprise-wide digital transformation and embedding emerging technologies and AI capabilities into the organization’s core functions—helping unlock new value, drive data-driven decision-making, and improve time-to-market.

Meenal Gauri
Boehringer Ingelheim
General Manager & Head of Human Pharma

Meenal Gauri
Boehringer Ingelheim General Manager & Head of Human Pharma
Meenal brings over 15 years of experience across a range of commercial roles, with a distinguished track record in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Her expertise spans multiple functions, including marketing, sales, corporate strategy, business development, and market access, allowing her to offer a comprehensive and global approach to business leadership. Currently serving as the General Manager and Head of Human Pharma for Boehringer Ingelheim India, Meenal has demonstrated exceptional leadership and vision. Previously, she was the Head of Marketing for NEUAE in the Middle East, where she spearheaded impactful product launches. With a passion for driving transformation, Meenal thrives on tackling complex challenges and delivering strategic solutions that elevate business performance. A life long learner, she has consistently stepped into roles that pushed her beyond the conventional, embracing new challenges with determination and growth. As a trained Coactive coach, Meenal is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders and empowering them to contribute to the community. Outside of her professional life, she is a devoted mother of two and an avid traveller, having explored over 30 countries.

Ankit Meena
Himalaya Wellness
Digital Marketing and Transformation – Manager

Ankit Meena
Himalaya Wellness Digital Marketing and Transformation – Manager
I bring over 11 years of experience in digital strategy, with a deep passion for solving modern digital challenges through data-driven insights and design thinking. My journey has taken me through impactful roles at Pfizer, Aditya Birla Health Insurance, and HDFC Securities, where I’ve led transformative digital marketing initiatives that have reached over 100 million individuals.

Karan Mehta
MSD India
Associate Director, Commercial Excellence

Karan Mehta
MSD India Associate Director, Commercial Excellence
With over a decade of experience in commercial strategy across health‑tech and life sciences, Karan has helped organizations accelerate growth and elevate patient outcomes through sharp data insights and digital‑first outreach for HCPs and patients. Currently, as Associate Director, Commercial Excellence at MSD India, he leads SFE, L&D, New Product Planning and Go‑to‑market strategy. Previously, he drove business development at HealthPlix and THB, led Marketing at BSV, and held progressive strategy and commercial roles at J&J (Janssen).

Vaibhav Rao
Pfizer
Director, Asia Patient and Healthcare Experience Lead

Vaibhav Rao
Pfizer Director, Asia Patient and Healthcare Experience Lead
Vaibhav is a thought leader and a transformation driver with over 21 years of diverse experience in healthcare, pharma, BIG 4 consulting firms living and working in Asia, the US, and Europe. In his current role at Pfizer, Vaibhav leads commercial Transformation and Innovation across 9 Asian markets. He firmly believes in leveraging data, AI, and innovative strategies with a clear ROI and purpose to drive enhanced patient and healthcare professional experience and outcomes

Saikat Chaudhury
Sanofi Consumer Health
Director Performance Analytics

Saikat Chaudhury
Sanofi Consumer Health Director Performance Analytics
26+ years of rich experience in FMCH and pharmaceutical sector associated with field operations aligned to Business Development, Marketing, Commercial Excellence and Sales Currently Leading team of Commercial Excellence of Sanofi Consumer Healthcare, Lead CommEx for Abbott Nutrition Thailand, Bayer, Danone and AstraZeneca India

Seema Vatsa
Takeda
Next Generation CX Lead – Data, Digital & Technology

Seema Vatsa
Takeda Next Generation CX Lead – Data, Digital & Technology
Strategic leader with over 14 years of global experience in driving transformation, data-led decision making and innovation across Digital, Marketing, Business Operations, and Sales. Proven expertise in leading enterprise-wide teams to solve complex problems through the integration of data, digital, and technology solutions, unlocking business value and high performance

Ganesh Siddabattula
Veeva
Director, Product, OpenData India

Ganesh Siddabattula
Veeva Director, Product, OpenData India
Ganesh leads the Open Data initiative in India at Veeva, where he is responsible for building and managing the Open Data product. He works closely with customers to shape and support their data strategies, enabling product launches, customer engagement, and informed, data-driven decision-making. Prior to joining Veeva, he held key roles at Bayer, Abbott, and ICICI Prudential, contributing across Digital Transformation, Automation, Business Intelligence, and Sales Strategy & Analytics. Ganesh holds an MBA in Marketing and a Postgraduate qualification in Business Analytics and Business Intelligence. He is a passionate advocate for digital innovation, with a deep interest in automation and data analytics.

Hyejune Lee
Veeva
Manager, Data Strategy, APAC

Hyejune Lee
Veeva Manager, Data Strategy, APAC
June is the Data Strategy Manager, leading the strategy for Veeva OpenData product in the APAC region. She drives the growth of Veeva data solutions and enhances commercial excellence for life science customers across the region. Prior to joining Veeva, she developed her expertise in digital and technology strategy as a management consultant at Monitor Deloitte and IBM, where she provided expert guidance to clients throughout APAC.

Nishad Sawant
Veeva
Technical Content Partner Manager

Nishad Sawant
Veeva Technical Content Partner Manager
Nishad Sawant is Technical Content Partner Manager at Veeva. With over 5 years of experience at Veeva, he specializes in content partner management, program operations, and technical onboarding across India. His expertise is on content creation to content review and approval and creative collaboration in Veeva Vault PromoMats & MedComms which helps in omnichannel customer engagement through Vault CRM.

Prashant Joseph (P)
Veeva
Principal Consultant, APAC, Commercial Services

Prashant Joseph (P)
Veeva Principal Consultant, APAC, Commercial Services
Prashant brings a wealth of experience to Veeva, with an impressive tenure of over a decade in the company. At Veeva, Prashant is driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation and speed. He consistently strives to push boundaries and spearhead new ideas, recognizing that these elements are crucial in propelling the company, and customers forward

Rahul Bose
Veeva
Director, Solution Consulting, APAC

Rahul Bose
Veeva Director, Solution Consulting, APAC
As Director of APAC Solution Consulting, Rahul is focused on ensuring our customers maximise their potential on the Veeva Commercial Cloud. Leading an experienced team of solution consulting professionals across ANZ, Singapore, India, and Korea, he strives to ensure customers get exceptional outcomes from Veeva products. Rahul joined Veeva in 2014 and previously led Veeva Customer Success and Professional Services teams.

Sumanth Kambhammettu
Veeva
Director- APAC Commercial Strategy

Sumanth Kambhammettu
Veeva Director- APAC Commercial Strategy
Sumanth Kambhammettu leads Commercial Strategy for the Asia Pacific region. In his role, he is responsible for evangelising & driving growth of Veeva’s solution suite across commercial cloud, data & business consulting by refining the GTM strategy, product messaging & positioning to enhance patient & HCP experience. He brings nearly 15 years of experience in delivering customer-centric solutions for pharmaceutical & life science companies, healthcare institutions, public health agencies, medical technology and digital health companies in Asia. In his most recent role, Sumanth led a healthcare robotics business for a Singapore based SME where he worked extensively with the local healthcare innovation ecosystem in Singapore. Prior to that, he spent nearly 10 years as a management consultant in Southeast Asia advising leading global/regional pharma, biotech, MedTech & public sector clients in the areas of commercial strategy, go-to-market strategy and digital transformation

Sushant Aggarwal
Veeva
Principal & Team Manager, Commercial Business Consulting, APAC

Sushant Aggarwal
Veeva Principal & Team Manager, Commercial Business Consulting, APAC
Sushant is a Principal at Veeva Business Consulting. He has been helping commercial pharma teams in Asia with omnichannel strategy & operating model, market segmentation, go-to-market planning, and analytics to drive business growth. Prior to Veeva, Sushant worked as a strategy consultant at ZS, and Trinity Life Sciences. He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science engineering, and an MBA in marketing.