03-07-2025
Evernorth appoints Prashanti Bodugum as Head of Hyderabad innovation hub
Evernorth
Health Services, the pharmacy, care, and benefits solutions division of The
Cigna Group
, proudly announces the appointment of
Prashanti Reddy Bodugum
as Head of
Evernorth India (Hyderabad Innovation Hub
), effective 30 June 2025.
With over
26 years of global leadership experience,
Prashanti brings deep expertise in leading large-scale digital transformations, building high-performing tech teams, and delivering results across healthcare, retail, and financial services. She most recently served as Vice President
, GCC, at Walmart Global Tech
and has held senior roles at
Optum, Capgemini, and GE.
'
It's an honor to join Evernorth during such a transformative phase
,' said Prashanti. '
The Hyderabad Innova- tion Hub is already a powerhouse of talent and innovation. I'm excited to build on that foundation, nurture future leaders, and accelerate our impact for customers and all those we serve
.'
'
Prashanti's entrepreneurial mindset and proven track record in scaling global capability centers make her the ideal leader for this next chapter. Her leadership will be instrumental in driving innovation and delivery so that we can better serve customers, clients and stakeholders,'
said
Neel Chopdekar
, SVP and COO of Information Technology at Evernorth.
A passionate advocate for women in technology, Prashanti has spearheaded inclusive programs like
ReSpark, CodeHers, and iLead,
driving equitable career advancement for women in senior tech roles. Among her many achievements, Prashanti led the transformation of Walmart's Chennai center into an exponential tech value engine, delivering digital, analytics, and automation solutions for Fortune 500 enterprises.
Ashok Venkatachalam,
who has led and successfully grown the Hyderabad Innovation Hub over the past 15 months, will assume a new role within Evernorth.
