Practo Leadership Reshuffle: Jagnoor Singh Replaces Cofounder Shashank ND As CEO

Healthtech firm Practo has undergone significant changes at the top, with ex-COO Jagnoor Singh taking over as CEO, while cofounder Shashank ND Singh assumes expanded duties as MD and executive chairman, effective September 1. Singh leads the company's overall strategy, growth, and operations in various global markets, while Shashank focuses on the long-term vision, product strategy, innovation, capital strategy, growth initiatives, and corporate development.

Former COO Singh joined Practo in January 2025, contributing to its growth strategy, operational execution, and expansion into new markets. Prior to Practo, he held senior roles at Bharti Airtel, Unacademy, and OYO. The leadership shuffle also saw Cofounder Siddhartha Nihalani taking on COO – B2C responsibilities and overseeing consumer businesses, Rowel Coelho appointed as COO – B2B to lead enterprise and corporate operations, and Abhinav Lal named chief scientist to spearhead AI applications in healthcare and research partnerships.

Practo's IPO preparations include strengthening its board with former Union health secretary CK Mishra as an independent director. The startup, founded in 2008 by Shashank and Lal, operates a digital healthcare platform connecting patients with over 700,000 doctors globally, in addition to practice management software and 40 co-branded dermatology clinics.

Practo has raised $230 Mn in funding from investors such as Peak XV Partners, Sofina, Thrive Capital, and Capital G, with plans for a public listing in 2027 as it targets a valuation of around $700 Mn.