Rohit Talwar

Senior executive with 20+ years of experience building technology-enabled public systems that improve governance and citizen outcomes at scale. Proven track record of designing and scaling platform-based solutions across healthcare, education, and public sector transformation by combining digital innovation, government partnerships, and systems thinking.

Currently serving as Senior Vice President at Piramal Foundation (since April 2026), leading large multidisciplinary teams across product, technology, operations, and government partnerships. Recognized for translating ambitious ideas into scalable institutional models that strengthen state capacity and unlock sustainable public investment.

Experienced in taking 0-to-1 initiatives from concept through design, piloting, institutionalization, and statewide scale. Passionate about leveraging AI, Digital Public Infrastructure, and ecosystem partnerships to democratize access and create long-term social impact.

• Built and scaled technology-enabled governance platforms adopted by state governments to strengthen public service delivery and institutional performance.
• Led multiple 0-to-1 initiatives from concept, product design, and piloting to statewide institutionalization and scale.
• Designed operating models that integrated technology, people, governance, and capacity building for sustainable impact.

• Led cross-functional teams spanning Product, Technology, Data, Operations, and Government Partnerships to deliver digital public solutions.
• Drove adoption of digital platforms, analytics, dashboards, and AI-ready workflows to improve decision-making and governance.
• Enabled Digital Public Infrastructure approaches to strengthen healthcare delivery and public system performance.

• Built trusted partnerships with senior government leadership across multiple Indian states, enabling long-term institutional ownership of reforms.
• Collaborated with development partners, donors, and civil society organizations to co-create scalable public sector innovations.
• Influenced policy implementation through strategic engagement with state leadership and district administrations.

• Lead multidisciplinary teams of 500+ professionals across multiple states, driving strategy, execution, and organizational transformation.
• Managed strategic portfolios exceeding US$46 million, aligning investments with measurable public outcomes.
• Regularly engage with Secretaries, Mission Directors, District Collectors, donor leadership, and executive stakeholders to shape strategy, drive adoption, and sustain impact.

• ₹300 crore in government funding unlocked through evidence-based digital governance and system strengthening.
• 38 districts supported through digital governance platforms.
• 580+ health facilities digitally assessed and quality improvement enabled.
• Large-scale institutional adoption of technology-enabled governance models across multiple Indian states.