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We Communicate Your Leadership Thoughts
Dr. Ravi Babu Koppala , Chief Administrative Officer, Vydehi Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research Centre
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Top 10 Chief Administrative Officers - 2025
In today’s fast-paced business environment, Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) are emerging as the unsung heroes of organizational success. Tasked with overseeing the core administrative functions that keep companies running smoothly, CAOs play a pivotal role in harmonizing operations, enhancing efficiency, and enabling executive leadership to focus on growth and innovation.
A CAO’s influence extends far beyond traditional administrative duties. They design and implement policies, streamline workflows, manage corporate resources, and ensure compliance across the organization. By coordinating cross-functional teams and optimizing internal processes, they act as the connective tissue that binds diverse departments into a cohesive, highperforming enterprise.
Modern CAOs are also strategic advisors, providing insights that shape critical business decisions. Their expertise in organizational structure, risk management, and operational strategy equips companies to navigate dynamic market conditions and technological disruption. Whether it’s scaling operations, integrating new systems, or fostering a culture of efficiency, CAOs ensure that the foundation of the organization is strong and adaptable.
"Modern CAOs are also strategic advisors, providing insights that shape critical business decisions. Their expertise in organizational structure, risk management, and operational strategy equips companies to navigate dynamic market conditions and technological disruption"
CEO Insights in this issue presents a list of ‘Top 10 Chief Administrative Officers - 2025' who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in offering effective skills to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable knowledge.
Our subscribers play a decisive role in finalization of our annual list of "Top 10 Chief Administrative Officers - 2025" by nominating those which have served them with excellence and are praiseworthy. If you feel there is a company that deserves to be on our annual list, do write to us about them mentioning their value proposition.
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Ashish Aggarwal,Chief Administrative Officer | Cummins India | He leads Government Affairs, Facilities, CSR, Branding & Corporate Communications, and Security functions across the India region, overseeing key operational and strategic initiatives |
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Chandan Barve, Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer | Sun Life | With over 20 years of work experience, he is responsible for strategy, driving change and business growth, and enhancing the enterprise’s value proposition |
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Deepa Sharma, Chief Administrative Officer | O.P. Jindal Global University | She excels in streamlining processes, fostering organizational efficiency, and supporting the university’s mission through effective governance and collaborative leadership |
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Dr. Hrishiraj Panwar ,Chief Administrative Officer | Kasturba Vaidyakiya Rahat Mandal (Kasturba Hospital, Valsad) | With over 15 years of experience in healthcare leadership, he is known for his commitment to patient-centric care, operational excellence, and collaborative leadership |
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Jaslin PM, Chief Administrative Officer | Xforia Global Talent & Technology Solutions | She has a history of working in the computer software industry and is skilled in cold calling, e-recruitment, IT recruitment, and technical recruiting |
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Jitu Mishra, Chief Administrative Officer | Indian School of Business | He excels in streamlining institutional processes, enhancing organizational efficiency, and supporting the school’s mission through effective governance and cross-functional collaboration |
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Raja Purusothaman, Chief Administrative Officer | LG Electronics | He excels in driving organizational efficiency, streamlining processes, and ensuring effective governance while supporting the company’s business objectives and growth initiatives |
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Dr. Ravi Babu Koppala ,Chief Administrative Officer | Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre | With decades of experience in healthcare leadership, he has turned around underperforming hospitals, driven digital transformation, and championed community healthcare |
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Shrikant Naik, Chief Administrative Officer | Quest Global | He has over 30 years of experience in operations management, program management, strategic account management, technology management, quality management, and more |
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Tina Fernandez, Chief Administrative Officer | Atlantis Healthcity | She oversees the daily operations of the hospital, bringing 17 years of experience in the healthcare industry and is skilled in streamlining processes, conducting gap analysis, and more |
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