Shri Devesh Varma has over 20 years of experience in the development sector, both in the US and India. He has led large-scale business transformation projects across various states, designed platforms for extensive healthcare delivery in primary public health and managed significant grants programmatic budgets. His expertise spans program management, product development, organization development, biz-tech strategy planning & direction, partnership and funding strategy.

Prior to joining OLA Foundation as Head of Foundation, Devesh has held the role of Chief Technology Officer in organizations such as Piramal Swasthya, Apollo Telehealth & SocialAlpha where he was primarily responsible for leading, designing and implementing multi-state technology enabled healthcare delivery solutions to make healthcare more accessible, affordable and available.

The last 23 years of his professional life has also given him the ability to watch closely and understand the public healthcare space and the nuances of it, not only from a business & technology perspective but also from the human behavior, socio-cultural and the last mile delivery of quality services perspective.

His work in the field has helped him in gaining extensive experience in leading large scale multi state implementation of Integrated Healthcare Delivery Network of remote healthcare delivery and other healthcare applications for the frontline health workers and citizens. Devesh believes that, as technologists we have to ask the right questions which will help reveal the deepest issues / problems, understand human behavior and then build out from there.

Through his extensive travels in remote areas of India he has developed a profound interest in the rich and diverse culture & heritage of India, which boasts a tapestry of traditions, languages, art forms and historical landmarks. India’s unique cultural history, from its ancient civilizations & classical arts to its vibrant festivals and cuisine, deeply fascinates him and inspires his commitment to preserve and promote India’s heritage for future generations.