Management

Led by Passionate Experts

Our team is an amalgamation of various brains and experiences across the country. Our exposure to various verticals in healthcare industry is definitely leading us towards better solutions day-by-day.

Board of Director

Mr. Hasmukh Rawal
Managing Director and Co-founder
Mr. Shailendra Kawade
Co-founder and Chairman
Mr. Sujit Jain
Director
Mr. Rahul Patil
Director
Dr. Gautam Wankhede
Director
Mr. Shrikant Patole
Director

Management Team

Mr. Debarshi Dey
Chief Marketing Officer
Mr. Ram Ray
Chief Commercial Officer
Dr. Gautam Wankhede
Chief Medical Officer
Mr. Rahul Patil
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Rahul Singh
Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Ram Ray
Chief Commercial Officer
Mr. Nilesh Marshkole
Manager – Optics
Mr. Chetan Rawal
Procurement & Operations Manager
Mr. Nakul Sarde
Head of Business Operations

Mr. Hasmukh Rawal

MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CO-FOUNDER
Mr. Hasmukh Rawal is the Managing Director and co-founder of Mylab Discovery Solutions. Hasmukh is biotechnologist-turned-entrepreneur and holds a postgraduate degree in medical biotechnology. Hasmukh has deep experience in the commercial development of applied molecular diagnostics solutions. He drives product strategy and new innovations at Mylab. He also closely manages the interface with the external stakeholders. He has deep understanding of the Indian diagnostics market with has close association with major industry players and academic and research institutes in the country. He is an avid cricket player and loves to travel.

Mr. Shailendra Kawade

CO-FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN
Mr. Shailendra Kawade is the Co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Mylab Discovery Solutions. He co-founded Mylab and is instrumental in setting the vision for the company. With more than 15 years of experience in the life science industry, Mr. Kawade has a deep understanding of changing techno-commercial dynamics of life science, diagnostic and pharma industry.

Mr. Sujit Jain

DIRECTOR 

Sujit Jain is Director and head of corporate strategy at Mylab Discovery Solutions. He is responsible for developing strategic alliances and go-to-market strategy in International markets for Mylab. Over the last 2 decades, He has established several successful ventures in biotechnology, nutraceuticals, and FMCG.

Mr. Rahul Patil

DIRECTOR 

Rahul oversees the day-to-day operations at Mylab Discovery Solutions, managing key functions such as manufacturing, supply chain, and distribution. With extensive business experience spanning Merck Specialties, DSS ImageTech, and Life Technologies, Rahul has developed a strong background in manufacturing logistics and operational excellence.

At Mylab, he plays a pivotal role in streamlining procurement processes, enhancing manufacturing efficiency, and optimizing logistics to ensure seamless production and distribution. His expertise has contributed significantly to improving operational scalability, cost-effectiveness, and overall supply chain resilience, reinforcing Mylab’s position as a leader in diagnostic solutions.

Dr. Gautam Wankhede

DIRECTOR 

Dr. Gautam Wankhede over 17 years of diversified healthcare experience to his role as the Chief Medical Officer at Mylab Discovery Solutions. In this capacity, he is responsible for leading medical strategies that support successful product development and commercialization, and guide medical education, research, and communication around Mylab’s diagnostic solutions in market and in development.

He is also responsible for the development of comprehensive clinical evaluation, structured scientific communication and go-to-market plans for products.

In addition to these critical roles, Dr. Gautam spearheads the engagement with multiple stakeholders including commercial, regulatory, research institutes, government bodies, and other partners to establish the products’ clinical and economic value, and to enhance patient-centric healthcare. He collates critical and latest insights into medical practices and patient needs from varied KOLs and stakeholders, and leverage these insights to improve value proposition by collaborating with Mylab’s R&D and commercial functions.

Prior to Mylab, Dr. Gautam held positions as Director-Medical Affairs/Marketing at Alliance Transfusion, Manager- Healthcare Practice at Gerson Lehrman Group, Medical Advisor, Clinical Diagnostics Group at Bio-Rad Laboratories, South Asia and Consultant, Transfusion Medicine at Fortis Escorts Heart & Super Specialty Institute.

Mr. Shrikant Patole

DIRECTOR
With total 17 plus years in Blood banking and Diagnostics businesses; Mr. Shrikant will be controlling and managing a large team of Sales Managers, typically spanning a wide geographical area, Identifying valuable emerging markets, Accurately forecasting future sales and forming sales plans to adapt to constant shifts in the marketplace. In his previous organization he was a Zonal Manager, at Diamed scientific technologies pvt. ltd, Area Manager at Morepen Laboratories and Executive Engineer at Ranbaxy laboratories Ltd.

Mr. Debarshi Dey

Chief Marketing Officer

Debarshi leads the marketing strategy and oversees international marketing at Mylab Discovery Solutions. After his training in biotechnology, he took roles in brand and strategic communications, interlaced with technical sensibilities. He was instrumental in developing national brand presence for companies such as Lab India and Life Technologies.

He was one of the founding members at Mylab and has played an instrumental role in evolving Brand Mylab in last decade. He leads marketing strategy and oversees international marketing in his current role. He is a gaming enthusiast and loves reading on technology.

Mr. Ram Ray

CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER

Ram Ray is the Chief Commercial Officer of Mylab Discovery Solutions. He spearheads business scaling initiatives for Mylab by identifying and manoeuvring disruptive growth opportunities. Ram is an organization builder with 20+ years of operating experience building robust organizations. Ram is passionate about democratizing affordable high-quality healthcare.

He has worked closely with diverse global boards comprising members from large private equity funds, global family offices, and high-pedigree promoter groups in India. In his previous roles, Ram has been the Chief Operating Officer at Vijaya Diagnostics, one of the largest diagnostics companies in India. He was also the Director at India’s largest primary healthcare chain ‘Healthspring’ funded by Columbia Pacific. Before entering healthcare, he held country leadership roles with The Times Group and The Manipal Group.

He is a gold medalist in MBA from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi. Ram adds a new dimension to the core leadership team with his versatile experience in finance, economics, and marketing domain. He likes long-distance running and considers Bill Campbell as his role model.

Dr. Gautam Wankhede

Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Gautam Wankhede over 17 years of diversified healthcare experience to his role as the Chief Medical Officer at Mylab Discovery Solutions. In this capacity, he is responsible for leading medical strategies that support successful product development and commercialization, and guide medical education, research, and communication around Mylab’s diagnostic solutions in market and in development.

He is also responsible for the development of comprehensive clinical evaluation, structured scientific communication and go-to-market plans for products.

In addition to these critical roles, Dr. Gautam spearheads the engagement with multiple stakeholders including commercial, regulatory, research institutes, government bodies, and other partners to establish the products’ clinical and economic value, and to enhance patient-centric healthcare. He collates critical and latest insights into medical practices and patient needs from varied KOLs and stakeholders, and leverage these insights to improve value proposition by collaborating with Mylab’s R&D and commercial functions.

Prior to Mylab, Dr. Gautam held positions as Director-Medical Affairs/Marketing at Alliance Transfusion, Manager- Healthcare Practice at Gerson Lehrman Group, Medical Advisor, Clinical Diagnostics Group at Bio-Rad Laboratories, South Asia and Consultant, Transfusion Medicine at Fortis Escorts Heart & Super Specialty Institute.

Mr. Rahul Patil

Chief Operating Officer

Rahul oversees the day-to-day operations at Mylab Discovery Solutions, managing key functions such as manufacturing, supply chain, and distribution. With extensive business experience spanning Merck Specialties, DSS ImageTech, and Life Technologies, Rahul has developed a strong background in manufacturing logistics and operational excellence.

At Mylab, he plays a pivotal role in streamlining procurement processes, enhancing manufacturing efficiency, and optimizing logistics to ensure seamless production and distribution. His expertise has contributed significantly to improving operational scalability, cost-effectiveness, and overall supply chain resilience, reinforcing Mylab’s position as a leader in diagnostic solutions.

Mr. Rahul Singh

Chief Technology officer

Rahul oversees and plays a pivotal role in designing Mylab’s machine engineering R&D and software development, ensuring the seamless integration of embedded programming across all systems. His leadership is instrumental in driving the implementation of technology strategies that align with the company’s vision for innovation and market leadership. By fostering collaboration between engineering, software, and product development teams, he ensures that Mylab’s diagnostic instruments and automation solutions are built with cutting-edge technology, optimizing performance, reliability, and user experience.

Prior to Mylab, Rahul led the R&D division at MeFy Care, where he played a crucial role in developing advanced Point-of-Care (PoC) systems for screening, diagnosis, and monitoring. His contributions spanned the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and prototyping to full-scale deployment, with a strong focus on enhancing the accessibility and accuracy of diagnostic technologies. His expertise in integrating hardware and software solutions in medical devices has positioned him as a key innovator in the field, enabling the development of next-generation diagnostic tools tailored for real-world healthcare applications.

Mr. Nilesh Marshkole

MANAGER – OPTICS
Mr. Nilesh Marshkole leads the optics division of Mylab. He draws on his 8-year experience in research and development of optical systems for the life-science instrument to reinforce Mylab’s R&D capabilities. Mr. Nilesh has extensive experience in developing various fluorescence detection systems and imaging systems (like Brightfield Imaging, Epi-fluorescence Imaging and Confocal Imaging). His professional portfolio also features his contribution toward the single cell-based detection system on a microfluidic or lab-on-a-chip platform. He has completed his M.Tech (Photonics) from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai.

Mr. Chetan Rawal

PROCUREMENT & OPERATIONS MANAGER
Mr. Rawal bears the responsibility for Mylab’s operations and procurement activities. His sales and marketing experience of over 12 years largely accounts for the company’s developmental framework. Before Mylab, Mr. Rawal was involved in a similar role where sourcing raw material and other requirements for production were part of the key functions. He has built up expertise in setting up and scaling production facilities. He holds a master’s degree in business administration along with a postgraduate degree in business management. Mr. Rawal likes to play cricket and chess. He nurtures his hobby of exploring distinctive locations.

Mr. Nakul Sarde

HEAD OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Nakul leads the business operations at Mylab. Nakul, a biotechnologist by education, has gained expertise across multitude of functions in Life Sciences and Diagnostic Industry. In his last 2 decade of commercial experience in the industry, he has led regional and national roles in operations and sales for lab consumables and instruments. His deep sales engagement has been with entities in bioPharma, CRO, academic Institutes, government forensic Labs. He has deep experience in scaling up operations and has lead the Coviself project upscaling for Mylab. Nakul in his free time, loves to play cricket, go on adventure tours and nature walks.