Ashish Nanda

Ashish Nanda serves as the Chief Transformation and Information Officer at Cepheid since January 2021, overseeing all IT and enterprise transformation initiatives, including the strategic deployment of Artificial Intelligence to drive innovation. Previously, Ashish held significant roles, including SVP/GM of the Emerging and Growth Opportunities Business Unit, managing a global team during a pivotal $1 billion segment. Ashish's experience encompasses leadership in global sales and marketing operations at Pall Corporation and director roles at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, contributing to operational efficiency and sales optimization. Ashish also founded and led technology consulting startups, including BLUE HALO CONSULTING and iProjects, and held early career positions at Biotouch International and HCL Technologies. Educational credentials include a Master's in Information Systems and Computer Science from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, Lean Six Sigma certification from UC San Diego, and a Bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering from Pune University.