Arvind Vaishnav is a distinguished healthcare technology and innovation leader who currently serves as Vice President & Head of Philips Innovation Campus (PIC), Bengaluru, India, the largest global innovation hub of Royal Philips, one of the world’s leading health-technology companies. In this role, he is responsible for shaping and executing the strategic direction of the Bengaluru campus—a center that brings together engineers, researchers, data scientists, and clinicians to drive next-generation digital and AI-enabled health solutions that improve patient care, enhance clinical workflows, and support Philips’ global innovation roadmap.

Mr. Vaishnav has more than two decades of experience in healthcare and technology leadership, with a proven track record of driving business growth, transformational strategy, and innovation across multiple functions. At the Bengaluru campus, he leads efforts to build scale, capability, and impact by focusing on agile product development, cross-functional collaboration, and the integration of emerging technologies—particularly in areas such as AI, software-driven diagnostics, and digital health platforms. His leadership also involves aligning the campus’s capabilities with Philips’ broader mission to improve access to quality care in emerging markets and to reduce time-to-market for clinically relevant innovations.

Because the Philips Innovation Campus in Bengaluru spans more than 650,000 sq ft and employs over 5,000 professionals, Arvind has played a pivotal role in positioning it not only as a powerhouse for global technology development but also as a nurturing ground for innovation that reflects locally relevant healthcare challenges and global priorities alike. Under his stewardship, the campus is recognized as a strategic engine of product and software innovation, contributing significantly to Philips’ portfolio of AI-enabled imaging systems, enterprise software, and connected care solutions.

Mr. Vaishnav’s leadership philosophy emphasizes value creation, inclusive innovation, and long-term impact, underscored by his belief that technology should be harnessed to expand care delivery, improve operational efficiencies, and support clinicians and health systems in delivering better outcomes. As a member of Philips India’s steering committee, he collaborates closely with business leaders and ecosystem partners to strengthen research partnerships, co-innovation initiatives, and strategic alliances that advance patient-centered healthcare transformation.

Through his blend of strategic vision, operational expertise, and commitment to meaningful innovation, Arvind Vaishnav continues to strengthen the role of India—and particularly the Bengaluru innovation campus—as a global nucleus for health-tech research, digital transformation, and future-ready healthcare solutions.