Healthcare diagnostics major Thyrocare Technologies Limited has appointed Dr Ramesh Kinha as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), reinforcing its leadership team as the company continues to expand its footprint across India.
Dr Kinha is a seasoned healthcare and diagnostics professional with more than 17 years of experience across leading organisations in the diagnostics sector. In his new role at Thyrocare, he will be responsible for overseeing laboratory operations, enhancing quality standards, and strengthening operational efficiencies across the company’s nationwide network.
Before joining Thyrocare, Dr Kinha served as Group Director Laboratory Services at Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Limited, where he led key operational and quality initiatives. His career also includes senior leadership roles at Apollo Health & Lifestyle Ltd, Medall Healthcare, Metropolis Healthcare, and SRL Ltd, giving him deep exposure to building and scaling high-performance diagnostic laboratory networks.
Commenting on his appointment, Dr Ramesh Kinha, COO of Thyrocare, said the company has consistently played a pioneering role in making diagnostics accessible across India. He added that he looks forward to optimising operations, strengthening quality frameworks, and driving initiatives that support Thyrocare’s mission of delivering affordable and world-class diagnostic services to every Indian.
Dr Kinha holds an MBBS degree and an MD in Pathology. He has also completed senior management and leadership programmes from IIM Nagpur and the Indian School of Business (ISB). Additionally, he is a certified NABL assessor, bringing strong expertise in regulatory compliance and quality excellence.
Welcoming the appointment, Rahul Guha, Managing Director and CEO of API Holdings, said that as Thyrocare scales its operations, strengthening leadership is critical. He noted that Dr Kinha’s deep operational experience and focus on quality will help reinforce Thyrocare’s operational backbone and support its long-term growth strategy.
The appointment comes at a time when Thyrocare is focused on expanding access to reliable diagnostics while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
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