Vaishali Hegde

Vaishali Hegde is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in program management and quality assurance within the healthcare and technology sectors. Currently serving as Sr. Director of Program Management - Product Quality Review at Philips since February 2024, Vaishali leads initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality. Previously, as Sr. Director of R&D Program Management & Competence Leader at Philips Engineering Solutions, Vaishali managed global cost-saving programs and third-party engineering service utilization. At Philips Respironics, leadership was provided for a global team overseeing quality and compliance for medical products, managing a substantial budget. Early career roles included Lead Reliability Consultant at Relex Software Corporation, Senior Scientist at Northrop Grumman, and Associate Scientist at Westinghouse Electric Company. Vaishali holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from West Virginia University.