Ajit Banskota

Ajit Banskota is an experienced professional specializing in market insights and competitive intelligence, currently serving as Director of Market Insights at Zelis since August 2021. In this role, Ajit initiated and managed intelligence programs to support sales and strategic decision-making, including the creation of over 40 competitor analysis battlecards. Prior experience includes managing competitive intelligence and market research at MedImpact Healthcare Systems, where Ajit analyzed industry trends for business growth, and serving as a Senior Consultant at Kaiser Permanente, conducting market assessments to identify competitive threats and partnership opportunities. Ajit's tenure at Optum involved leading market intelligence projects and delivering insights to executives, while earlier roles included market research at the American Chemical Society. Ajit holds a Master of Science in Economics from Illinois State University and an MBA in Marketing from the University of Mysore.