London, United Kingdom, December 2024 – Avalere Health, a global strategic partner in healthcare, has announced the appointment of Amar Urhekar as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Urhekar, who joined Avalere Health in 2023 as Chief Operations Officer (COO), will now lead the organization’s efforts across its core capabilities: Advisory, Medical, and Marketing.
Urhekar’s tenure as COO focused on unifying the organization and integrating acquired companies into a seamless, global healthcare ecosystem. Under his leadership, Avalere Health has evolved into a partner uniquely positioned to address healthcare’s most complex challenges at scale.
“I am delighted to appoint Amar Urhekar as our next CEO,” said Deborah Keller, Chairperson of Avalere Health. “His passion for purpose-driven organizations and his extraordinary health industry knowledge ensure Avalere Health’s continued success.”
Urhekar emphasized the organization’s role as a trusted partner navigating the intersection of stakeholders, including healthcare providers, payers, policymakers, and patients. “We aim to amplify the patient voice, providing innovative solutions across the healthcare landscape,” he said.
Urhekar succeeds Jon Koch, who has served as CEO for over three years and will remain as a strategic advisor until March 2025.
About Avalere Health
Avalere Health is a global strategic partner specializing in Advisory, Medical, and Marketing solutions, addressing the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. United across the product lifecycle, Avalere Health ensures every patient is supported and cared for through its integrated, innovative approach.
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