Ajay is the Deputy General Manager-Procurement heading Group Procurement at Aster DM Healthcare, one of the GCC’s largest integrated healthcare providers. With over 20 years of leadership experience across the pharmaceuticals, FMCG, and healthcare sectors, he has built a reputation for driving procurement transformation, operational excellence, and resilient supply chain strategies across complex, multi country environments having an experience in 11 countries.

A Chartered MCIPS professional, Ajay has overseen end to end procurement for hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies across the GCC, leading strategic sourcing, supplier governance, cost optimisation, and cross border supply chain operations. His expertise spans category strategy, risk management, digital procurement enablement, and sustainable sourcing frameworks.

Throughout his career, Ajay has partnered with global suppliers, regulators, and healthcare operators to strengthen procurement maturity, embed compliance, and deliver measurable value in high stakes, fast growing markets. Known for his structured thinking and collaborative leadership style, he plays a pivotal role in shaping procurement strategy that supports Aster’s clinical, operational, and expansion priorities.

Ajay frequently contributes to industry discussions on healthcare supply chain resilience, procurement digitisation, ESG integration, and talent development, bringing a practitioner’s perspective grounded in real world execution.