Swati Rangachari

Public Policy, Public Affairs, and Strategic Engagement Leader

Swati Rangachari is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in public policy, communications, and brand management.1 She currently serves as the Vice President and Country Leader for Public Affairs and Strategic Engagements at Optum India, which is part of UnitedHealth Group.1

Career Highlights

Swati joined Optum in early 2021 to lead public affairs and strategic engagements.1 In her role, she:

Creates synergies between the company's goals and the government's vision for a stronger socioeconomic society
Counsels leadership on strategies that support business protection and expansion
Supports the growth of industries related to IT services, technologies, digital, and healthcare

Professional Background

Prior to joining Optum, Swati held regional leadership positions in public policy, communications, and brand for several prominent companies:

Boeing
Ericsson
Sterlite Tech
Visa

She has also chaired various industry committees that have advanced policy efforts for business transformation.1

Education and Achievements

Post-graduate diploma from Fore School of Management
Executive program from Boston University
Recipient of key leadership awards
Known public speaker

Personal Interests

Swati is passionate about making sustainability and health a way of life.1 Her career began as an entrepreneur, showcasing her diverse professional background.

On LinkedIn, Swati Rangachari can be found under the username swati-rangachari-a449b7, where she has 2,000 followers and over 500 connections.2

Experience

Vice President and Country Leader - Public Affairs and Strategic Engagements at UnitedHealth Group

Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Sterlite Technologies Limited (Jan 2016 - Jan 2021); Sr Director and Head of Government Relations India and South Asia at Visa (May 2014 - Oct 2015); Vice President and Head of Corporate Affairs and Communications at Ericsson (Feb 2012 - Apr 2014); Director India Communications at Boeing (Apr 2008 - Feb 2012); Manager India Communications at Texas Instruments (Sep 2006 - Jan 2008); Manager Marketing Communications at Aditi Technologies (Feb 2004 - Aug 2006); Brand Manager at Talisma Corporation (2002 - 2004); Sr Consultant at The PRactice (Oct 2000 - Dec 2001); Director at Admas Advertising Pvt Limited (1995 - 2000)

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Fergusson College (1993 - 1995); MBA in Marketing from FORE School of Management (1996 - 1998); Executive Program in Leading with New Realities from Boston University; Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising and Marketing from Bhavans School (1995 - 1996)