Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Appoints Dr. Venkata Naresh Yallapragada as Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Limited appointed Dr. Venkata Naresh Yallapragada as Chief Information Officer (CIO) effective September 02, 2026. Dr. Yallapragada has over 23 years of experience in Healthcare IT leadership.
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Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Limited has announced the appointment of Dr. Venkata Naresh Yallapragada as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective from September 02, 2026.
Dr. Yallapragada brings over 23 years of extensive experience in Healthcare IT leadership, combining clinical practice with technology strategy. He holds an MSc from City University London and an Executive Management Program from IIM Calcutta. His background includes significant roles such as Group CIO/CTO at KIMS Hospitals, Rainbow Children's Medicare, and Maxivision Eye Hospitals, where he spearheaded digital transformation initiatives across numerous centers.
His expertise encompasses HIS/EMR implementations, SAP ERP integrations, AI-driven CRM systems, cybersecurity, mobile applications, and enterprise analytics. Dr. Yallapragada is also recognized as a thought leader, with publications, past leadership roles in HL7 India and the Indian Association for Medical Informatics, and active participation in HIMSS APAC. He also holds Six Sigma Green Belt and ITIL V3 certifications.
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