Hyderabad, Telangana, India, July 2026 — Amgen India has appointed Gurunathan Dhanapal as Associate Director & Global Category Lead – Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics within its Global Procurement Organization, reinforcing the company’s commitment to accelerating enterprise-wide digital transformation through AI, advanced analytics, and technology-driven procurement.
In this strategic global leadership role, Gurunathan will lead the category strategy for AI Platforms, Data Analytics, and Digital Technologies, partnering with global Digital, Data Science, Technology, Procurement, and Business leaders to build a future-ready supplier ecosystem that drives innovation while strengthening governance, resilience, and long-term value creation.
His responsibilities include developing global sourcing strategies for AI and data platforms, standardizing enterprise analytics ecosystems, evaluating emerging technology partners, designing innovative commercial models, and creating multi-year procurement roadmaps that enable data-driven capabilities across Research & Development, Commercial, Operations, and G&A functions.
Prior to joining Amgen India, Gurunathan served as Senior Vice President at HSBC, where he led several strategic global procurement portfolios spanning IT Services, IT Software, Workforce Sourcing, Professional Services, Legal, and Insurance. During his tenure, he played a key role in procurement transformation initiatives, AI-enabled sourcing, supplier optimization, commercial excellence, and category strategy across global markets.
Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at Verizon, where he managed procurement across International IT & Networks, Data Analytics, New Product Development, Professional Services, and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). He also played an instrumental role in establishing and scaling Global Capability Centers (GCCs) for multinational organizations including Flex, Etisalat, and Verizon, helping build globally integrated procurement organizations and operating models.
With nearly two decades of global procurement leadership, Gurunathan brings extensive expertise in strategic sourcing, technology procurement, artificial intelligence platforms, digital transformation, supplier innovation, commercial strategy, and global category management. His appointment further strengthens Amgen India’s focus on leveraging AI and Data Analytics to accelerate innovation, enhance operational excellence, and deliver sustainable business value across the enterprise.
About Amgen India
Amgen India’s technology and innovation site in Hyderabad is a critical component of Amgen’s global strategy to accelerate digital transformation, innovation, and technology-led growth. With a strong focus on advanced technology solutions, artificial intelligence, data science, and life sciences, the center supports enterprise-wide capabilities that help Amgen advance its mission of serving patients through scientific innovation and operational excellence.
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