Dr. Dipanjan Roy is a distinguished physician-entrepreneur and public health innovator who has dedicated his career to building scalable, affordable healthcare solutions for underserved populations across India. As Chief Executive Officer of WISH (Wadhwani Initiative for Sustainable Healthcare), he leads one of the country’s most impactful social health platforms, focused on strengthening primary healthcare systems through innovation, technology integration, and public-private partnerships. WISH works closely with governments and healthcare innovators to expand access to digital health services, smart clinics, and community-based care models that improve health outcomes for vulnerable communities.

Trained as a medical doctor with specialization in nuclear cardiology from AIIMS, Dr. Roy transitioned early into healthcare management and social entrepreneurship, driven by a mission to deliver high-quality yet affordable care at scale. Over the years, he has established and supported multiple healthcare facilities and pioneering programs, including telehealth services, community health outreach initiatives, and innovative trauma response systems that provide rapid emergency care in urban centers. His work has focused on improving last-mile service delivery, strengthening preventive care and ensuring equitable access to essential health services for low-income populations.

Beyond his executive leadership, Dr. Roy has contributed significantly to national health policy dialogues and industry collaborations, including serving in leadership roles within prominent industry bodies such as the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry and FICCI’s health services committees. Known for combining clinical insight with systems-level thinking, he continues to champion technology-enabled, patient-centered healthcare models that drive sustainable transformation across India’s health ecosystem.