Rashmi R. Rao

Rashmi R. Rao is an accomplished business executive with extensive experience in consumer health technology, medical devices, and emerging ventures. Currently serving as an Executive Leader at Philips, Rashmi leads a cross-functional team of over 300 and manages a substantial innovation budget focused on next-generation consumer health products. Rashmi contributes to health equity and social innovation as an Executive Board Member at the University of Washington and as an Official Member of the Forbes Technology Council. With a strong background in product management and strategy, Rashmi has held senior leadership roles at HARMAN International, Apple, TandemLaunch Technologies Inc., Qualcomm, and GE Global Research Center. Rashmi's education includes advanced degrees from Stanford University and The University of Texas at Dallas.