Senior Vice President – Global & Domestic Sales
Manthari Shiva Rama Krishna Rao
With over 16 years of leadership experience in healthcare technology sales, Manthari Shiva Rama Krishna Rao brings an exceptional track record in scaling operations across both international and domestic markets. As Senior Vice President – Global & Domestic Sales, he leads SUJA Associates’ go-to-market strategy, overseeing enterprise sales, strategic partnerships, and channel development across India, the Middle East, Africa, and emerging global regions.
About
Ramakrishna has successfully closed over 600 HIMS hospital clients, built new markets from scratch in more than six countries, and led high-performing, multicultural sales teams. His domain expertise spans Hospital Information Systems (HIMS), Healthcare BI, ERP solutions, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. Whether onboarding hospitals in Tier 3 cities across South India or navigating complex government healthcare deals in Saudi Arabia, Ramakrishna brings the same clarity, energy, and execution precision.
His previous roles with AssureCare HealthTech, KareXpert (Reliance Jio JV), and Practo Technologies saw him lead strategic expansion across Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Africa. He also played a pivotal role in setting up full operational presence in Saudi Arabia, including local compliance, regulatory approvals, and end-to-end sales office establishment.
At SUJA, Ramakrishna drives a unified sales strategy that balances domestic scale with international opportunity. He is responsible for building strong partner networks, shaping KPI-driven sales motions, and driving long-term enterprise value through both direct sales and channel ecosystems. His knowledge of e-governance, compliance (like NHIS, NPHIES, VAT, and E-Invoicing), and standards like HL7 and FHIR gives him a unique edge in complex healthcare IT environments.
Widely respected for his team-first leadership style, Ramakrishna is known for mentoring next-generation sales leaders, managing with empathy, and fostering cultures of performance. His customer obsession, attention to pipeline discipline, and ability to deliver results make him a cornerstone of SUJA’s commercial engine, both in India and abroad.