Praveen VE
COO,CEO
Summary
Accomplished healthcare professional with a comprehensive and diversified 18+ year career spanning all facets of healthcare, hospital management, and wellness. Adept at seamlessly integrating operations, diagnostics, insurance, and marketing to optimize patient care, streamline processes, and drive business growth. Proven strategic thinker with a track record of delivering impactful solutions and adapting to the evolving landscape of the healthcare industry.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
CEO
Aasra Hospitals - Best Robotic Surgery Hospital
Bangalore
06.2022 - Current
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
- Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Updated business processes, products and team makeups to generate more business opportunities and cater to audience needs.
- Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
COO
Aasra Hospitals - Best Robotic Surgery Hospital
Bangalore
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Led operational oversight and budgetary supervision for two locations.
- Developed quarterly business plans to evaluate cost projections.
- Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline, and delineate necessary functions.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
- Identified and pursued business development opportunities to grow organization and increase revenue.
- Represented organization at external meetings and events to promote and build relationships with key stakeholders.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
Head of Operations
Medi Assist
Bangalore
08.2016 - 12.2020
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Handling 2000 Corporate for there wellness needs pan india
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Key Account Manager (South India)
Quest Diagnostics India Private Limited
Bangalore
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Improved account management by predicting potential competitive threats and outlining proactive solutions.
- Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions, and promoting compelling business opportunities.
- Analyzed sales and customer data to identify trends and opportunities for increased profitability.
- Trained teams to optimize service delivery in alignment with individual needs to boost customer satisfaction.
- Created sales forecasts to target daily, monthly and yearly objectives.
- Developed and delivered presentations to key customers to position products and services.
Regional Sales Manager
Apollo Health And Life Style Ltd
Bangalore
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Collaborated with senior executives to evaluate performance in regional area and develop strategies to expand revenue generation.
- Finalized sales contracts with high-value customers.
- Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
- Developed and managed budgets to confirm proper use of resources and maximize profitability.
Corporate Manager
Sagar Hospital
Bangalore
03.2011 - 08.2013
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
Marketing Officer
Wockhardt Hospital
Bangalore
01.2008 - 07.2009
- Coordinated with internal business divisions, agency partners and local vendors to guarantee on time, cost-effective delivery of all marketing communications materials.
- Incorporated product changes into marketing messages to drive customer engagement and maximize profits.
- Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
- Developed innovative and targeted collateral to support overall branding objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Cauvery College Gonikoppal
Coorg 03.2000 - 04.2003
Skills
Financial leadership
Operational leadership
Business start up
Corporate leadership
Strategic planning
Relationship Management
Market understanding
Profit & Loss
Market strategies
Risk management
Awards & Recognition
- Best Entrepreneur ICON Award - Dec 2022
- ONFYX Business Summit - Chief Guest
- Best Employee Award for archiving historic records health checks in Quest Diagnostics India Pvt
- Best Achievements Award - Medi Assit
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
CEO
Aasra Hospitals - Best Robotic Surgery Hospital
06.2022 - Current
COO
Aasra Hospitals - Best Robotic Surgery Hospital
12.2020 - 06.2022
Head of Operations
Medi Assist
08.2016 - 12.2020
Key Account Manager (South India)
Quest Diagnostics India Private Limited
08.2015 - 08.2016
Regional Sales Manager
Apollo Health And Life Style Ltd
08.2013 - 08.2016
Corporate Manager
Sagar Hospital
03.2011 - 08.2013
Marketing Officer
Wockhardt Hospital
01.2008 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Cauvery College Gonikoppal
03.2000 - 04.2003