Shankar Narayanan Email & Phone Number

Throughout his career – one that spans the likes of McKinsey & Company and Cognizant – Shankar has held a singular belief that the pursuit of making a real impact should guide each and every action, for companies and individuals alike. Taking the CEO reins from Jim Weiss in January 2022, Shankar brings that same belief to Real Chemistry and is here to make sure our impact is a lasting one – transforming what healthcare is to what it should be.Shankar’s big picture, growth-minded experience perfectly complements Real Chemistry’s focus on being the leading provider of AI-driven insights and human-centric experiences for the healthcare industry. Prior to joining Real Chemistry, Shankar served as Chief Operating Officer at Equian, where his strategic and operational leadership contributed to successfully integrating nine companies, doubling revenue, tripling EBITDA, and provided an eight-fold return in its sale to Optum. Before his time at Equian, he provided similar outcomes-oriented leadership at both McKinsey & Company and Cognizant Technology Solutions. Beyond his uncanny ability to create shareholder value and his commitment to client impact and operational excellence, Shankar is a passionate people leader. Shankar has a priority focus on making sure our greatest asset – our people – continue to call Real Chemistry one of the Best Places to Work in our industry by making sure they are equipped, engaged, and motivated to do their best work each and every day.Shankar is a member of the Board of Directors for HealthComp, the largest independent health plan administrator for self-funded employer groups in the U.S. He is also a champion for several non-profit organizations focusing on education (Pratham and Akanksha) as well as maternal and child health (Antara Foundation). Shankar resides with his wife and two children in the Boston area.