Dr. Paritosh Ambekar, PhD.

Dr. Paritosh Ambekar, PhD. serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the American Society for AI since 2023, where responsibilities include implementing vision and growth strategies, establishing governance, and enhancing organizational advocacy. In parallel, Dr. Paritosh holds the position of Senior Director at C3 AI, leading innovation in the healthcare division and successfully launching initiatives across various healthcare sectors. Previous experience encompasses roles such as Director of Digital Enabling Technologies at Arthrex, where a comprehensive digital strategy was developed, and Director of Software Business & Marketing at Varian Medical Systems, where a significant software business was managed to achieve market success. Dr. Paritosh also contributed to the launch of the Magellan Robotic System at Hansen Medical and played pivotal roles in R&D at Pivot Medical and Novare Surgical Systems. Educational credentials include a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and a Masters in Management from Stanford's Graduate School of Business.