Dr. Vibhav Garg, Ph.D., is a senior healthcare policy and corporate affairs leader serving as President – Global Government Affairs at Meril Group of Companies, a globally active medical device and healthcare solutions company headquartered in Vapi, Gujarat, India. Meril develops and manufactures advanced medical technologies across interventional cardiology, orthopedics, surgical robotics, diagnostics, and more, with operations in over 150 countries worldwide.

In his global government affairs leadership role, Dr. Garg is responsible for shaping Meril’s engagement with public-sector stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and healthcare policy forums across markets, fostering strategic collaboration and advocacy that support expanded access to medical technologies and innovation-friendly regulatory frameworks. His work spans policy advocacy, stakeholder management, public affairs strategy, and healthcare market access, helping align Meril’s corporate and healthcare objectives with the needs of governments and public health ecosystems globally.

With more than two decades of experience in public-private partnerships, healthcare policy, regulation, corporate communications, and strategic transformation, Dr. Garg brings deep insight into how healthcare delivery, innovation, and regulatory policy intersect at national and international levels. He leverages this expertise to drive government relations programs, cross-sector dialogue, and health-innovation advocacy that contribute to improved patient access to advanced medical solutions.

He is also a sought-after speaker at industry and policy forums—including international healthcare and medtech conferences—where he shares perspectives on healthcare policy, market dynamics, and the role of government affairs in advancing equitable access to medical technologies.

Dr. Garg’s leadership reflects a commitment to bridging corporate strategy with public-health impact, strengthening Meril’s role as a trusted partner in global healthcare innovation and regulatory engagement.