The Emmes Group Names Rama Kondru CEO

The Emmes Group has appointed Dr. Rama Kondru as Chief Executive Officer.

Kondru joined the Emmes Group in 2024 and most recently served as CEO of Veridix, the company’s AI, technology, and data sciences business. Kondru has demonstrated leadership in technology-driven innovation across The Emmes Group and brings a combination of scientific expertise, global operating experience, and a track record of scaling technology platforms.

“It is a privilege to lead The Emmes Group at such an exciting time for our industry,” said Kondru. “For nearly five decades, Emmes has stood behind some of the most important public health efforts, from the earliest NIH vaccine and infectious disease programs to the trials that helped the world respond to COVID-19. Building on that legacy, we have a unique opportunity to combine AI, technology, and clinical expertise to transform how trials are designed and conducted. Together with our customers, we will help bring life-changing therapies to patients faster while creating long-term value for customers, employees, and investors.”

Experience

Prior to joining The Emmes Group, Kondru served as Co-CEO of Medidata Solutions, a global leader in cloud-based clinical development technology, where he helped scale one of the industry’s most transformative platforms. He brings 25 years of experience across pharmaceuticals, healthcare technology, data science, and academia, and has built technology-driven businesses that accelerate clinical development and improve patient outcomes.

Earlier in his career, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Janssen Americas (Johnson & Johnson) and Vice President and Chief Information Officer for R&D and Innovation at Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices and held leadership roles at UCB Pharma and F. Hoffmann-La Roche.

Kondru earned his bachelor’s degree from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Bombay) and his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh, where he also completed postdoctoral research. He has served as an Adjunct Professor at Duke University.