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Rajeev Rajan,
Chief Business Development Officer
at Bumrungrad
International Hospital,
leads the way in
healthcare transformation.

B Y MAHMOOD HO S S AIN

here are certain individuals that are “To be honest, the first offer I received meant that I
unaware of their brilliance at such would be travelling frequently. The idea of experiencing
a young age. They are youthful and different cities, countries, and cultures was very enticing,”
ambitious, and confidently express began Rajeev. “And I loved to travel and see new places.
their natural talent that leaves admirers and peers alike In that process, I was fortunate enough to learn more
in awe. Granted, particular areas of expertise require about the Indian healthcare system. For someone who
a good number of years spent in the field before an doesn’t come from a healthcare background and who
individual can consider themselves an expert. One of went into healthcare sales, marketing, and promotion,
those fields happens to be the healthcare industry. So, this was a priceless experience.
when I met Rajeev Rajan, Chief Business Development
Officer at Bumrungrad International Hospital, for “We were able to explore more options throughout
the first time, I was taken aback by his relative youth. India with the help of the government and significant
Apparently, my reaction to his achievements and current collaborative efforts with various organisations,”
position was not all too different from his colleagues’ continued Rajeev. “There wasn’t a set precedent
initial interactions. at the time, so it was more about showcasing India
as a preferred destination for quality healthcare for
Prior to our conversation, I was slightly briefed about foreigners. This progressed to working in Bangalore, and
this Kerala-born and Kolkata-raised 36-year-old, who then for a company that enabled me to work in both
currently holds a significant position in one of the India and Dubai for about four years. And now, I’m here
most prestigious private hospitals in Asia. One of his in Thailand, where I started my journey in Bangkok 16
colleagues revealed how pleasantly surprising it was to months ago with Bumrungrad International Hospital.”
work with a person of Rajeev’s age, and more importantly,
the vision he has to enhance the environment he thrives We continued our conversation to learn more about
in. It’s rare to find such an astute young gentleman his journey through the healthcare landscape and
who has a commanding presence, is respected for his how Bumrungrad International Hospital continues to
work, yet also admired for his personable approach to advance its caregiving process.

the people around him.

After shifting to Kolkata from Kerala with his family
and completing his undergraduate degree, he made
the move to Delhi for his MBA. This was naturally
followed by an internship with a local healthcare
provider before he received an offer for a permanent
role. Rajeev actually stumbled into healthcare; it was Bumrungrad
never planned nor was it a dream of his. He did, however, has set certain trends,
have a knack for the business side of things, and the
healthcare industry provided him an opportunity that especially for the healthcare
caught his attention. fraternity in India.

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