Evernorth Health Services, the pharmacy, care, and benefits solutions division of The Cigna Group, has announced the appointment of Prashanti Reddy Bodugum as Head of Evernorth India, overseeing its Hyderabad Innovation Hub. This strategic leadership move highlights Evernorth’s commitment to driving cutting-edge digital innovation and fostering inclusive leadership in India’s growing healthcare technology landscape
A Seasoned Leader with 26+ Years of Experience
Prashanti brings over 26 years of global leadership experience spanning technology, healthcare, retail, and financial services sectors. She is widely recognized for successfully leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives, building high-performing technology teams, and delivering innovative solutions that create real-world impact.
Before joining Evernorth, Prashanti most recently served as Vice President, Global Capability Centre (GCC), at Walmart Global Tech. She has also held senior leadership positions at Optum, Capgemini, and GE, demonstrating a strong track record of results across industries.
Before joining Evernorth, Prashanti most recently served as Vice President, Global Capability Centre (GCC), at Walmart Global Tech. She has also held senior leadership positions at Optum, Capgemini, and GE, demonstrating a strong track record of results across industries.
Driving Digital Transformation and Innovation
Throughout her career, Prashanti has been known for delivering complex, high-value digital, analytics, and automation solutions. At Walmart Global Tech, she led the transformation of the company’s Chennai center into a high-impact technology value hub, developing scalable solutions for Fortune 500 enterprises. Her leadership style combines strategic vision with hands-on operational excellence, making her well-suited to lead Evernorth’s Hyderabad Innovation Hub through its next phase of growth
Championing Women in Technology
Beyond her impressive technical and leadership credentials, Prashanti is a passionate advocate for women in technology. She has spearheaded several high-impact diversity and inclusion initiatives, including ReSpark, CodeHers, and iLead—programs designed to ensure equitable career progression for women in senior technology roles. Her commitment to creating inclusive workplaces aligns with Evernorth’s values of fostering diverse, innovative teams
Strategic Role for Evernorth’s India Operations
The Hyderabad Innovation Hub plays a vital role in Evernorth’s global technology strategy, supporting its mission to simplify healthcare and deliver better outcomes. Under Prashanti’s leadership, the hub is expected to drive innovation in pharmacy, care, and benefits solutions, leveraging local talent to build advanced, scalable technologies that meet global needs.
Her appointment reinforces Evernorth’s investment in India as a strategic innovation hub, underlining the importance of Hyderabad in the company’s long-term growth plans
Her appointment reinforces Evernorth’s investment in India as a strategic innovation hub, underlining the importance of Hyderabad in the company’s long-term growth plans
Conclusion
With Prashanti Reddy Bodugum at the helm, Evernorth India’s Hyderabad Innovation Hub is well-positioned to strengthen its role as a center for technological excellence and inclusive leadership. Her extensive experience, proven track record in digital transformation, and commitment to empowering diverse talent will drive Evernorth’s mission to deliver better health services and outcomes worldwide
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