SINGAPORE, Jan. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Synpulse, a leading consultancy for the financial services industry, is pleased to announce the promotion of Prasanna Venkatesan to Senior Partner, while also promoting Thomas Schaffner to Managing Partner.
Prasanna Venkatesan has been a part of Synpulse's growth over the past 14 years. He joined when the firm had close to only 100 employees and has been contributing to its evolution into a global organisation with over 1,000 professionals. He has played a pivotal role as the Global Head of Private Banking and Wealth Management and leads the firm's Regulatory, Risk, and Compliance practice worldwide.
His expertise includes large scale transformation, post-merger integration, non-financial risk management, financial crime compliance amongst others with focus on both data, AI/ML and target operating model design and implementation. He has deep experience in PBWM and Regulatory Compliance and Risk has helped deliver impactful business transformations in the industry.
Reflecting on his promotion, Prasanna Venkatesan said: "I am deeply honoured by this recognition and grateful to have been part of Synpulse's extraordinary journey. I look forward to continuing to work with our talented teams and clients as we navigate the dynamic landscape of financial services."
Yves Roesti, Managing Partner and CEO of Synpulse, commented: "Prasanna Venkatesan's promotion to Senior Partner is a reflection of his outstanding contributions and leadership within Synpulse. His dedication, expertise, and ability to drive transformative solutions have been instrumental in our success. We are excited to see Prasanna continue shaping the future of the firm."
With this promotion, Synpulse reaffirms its commitment to recognising talent and driving excellence in delivering value for its clients worldwide.
Prasanna Venkatesan's promotion is announced alongside Thomas Schaffner's appointment as Managing Partner, highlighting Synpulse's commitment to nurturing top talent and expanding its global presence.
About Synpulse 
Synpulse is a global professional services company and a valued partner of leading players in the financial services and related industries. We optimise the proximity to our clients and deep domain expertise to create sustainable value using technology as a business driver. Leveraging our strong network of over 100 ecosystem partners, we accompany our clients throughout their transformation journey – from strategy and development to implementation and management. With our tech powerhouse, Synpulse8, we collaborate with our clients to co-create digital experiences with innovative technologies and proprietary methods. Synpulse is powered by the passion and commitment of its more than 1000 employees from 21 offices who come from over 30 countries.
More information: www.synpulse.com.
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Synpulse appoints Prasanna Venkatesan as Senior Partner
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A signing ceremony with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Franco-Vietnamese (FV) Hospital Group in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam yesterday marked the first milestone in preparation for the launch of ambitious Kiwi health tech innovation firm McCrae Hospitals, as well as Orion Health's ongoing commitment to the region.
McCrae Hospitals is a fully Kiwi owned spinoff from Orion Health, the global New Zealand health technology firm recently acquired by Healwell AI. Both companies were founded by Ian McCrae and have agreed to work closely into the future across South-East Asia, ensuring the very best in New Zealand made health technology is on offer for Vietnamese patients and clinicians.
McCrae Hospitals CEO Niru Rajakumar says "the partnership agreement between FV Hospital and McCrae Hospitals, which becomes the new owner of the Hospital Information Systems (HIS) technology developed in New Zealand by Orion Health, is the launchpad for the next generation of hospital systems in South-East Asia."
The agreement builds on strong foundations in the region previously championed by Orion Health. The two leading Kiwi firms will continue to work closely, with an announcement in January that existing customer Franco-Vietnamese (FV) Hospital will expand on its HIS with a new Orion Health Patient Portal (Virtuoso) designed to enhance care for over 770,000 patients and support more than 1,000 clinicians.
Set to go live this year, the patient portal will seamlessly integrate with FV's systems, building on the HIS by enabling patients to manage their own health digitally and empowering patients to take control of their health.
Dr Jean-Marcel Guillon, CEO from FV Hospital shared: "The Virtuoso Patient Portal will greatly improve patient care by streamlining check-in processes, reducing admission times, and allowing patients to focus on their health rather than administrative tasks. This collaboration is a milestone in our decade-long partnership. Together, we empower patients and clinicians, driving impactful healthcare changes across Viet Nam and Southeast Asia."
Prime Minister Luxon said "I am hugely proud that New Zealand's HealthTech sector has evolved into a robust industry, now valued at NZ$2.1 billion according to the recent TIN200 report. This significant Kiwi technology project brings together the leading health care organisations from both countries and reinforces New Zealand's commitment to strong, productive relationships in Viet Nam and South-East Asia and is aligned with our collaborative approaches to improving accessibility to equitable healthcare."
"Improving both the patient and clinician experience, McCrae Hospital's technology has built a strong reputation across South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand for its ability to provide paperless patient journeys and streamline administrative operations from pre-admission through to post-discharge for patients." says Rajakumar.
Rajakumar and the McCrae Hospitals customers will be supported by Asia Sales Director Timothy Kim, based in Viet Nam and previously of Orion Health, a cross-functional team in New Zealand, and a team of 35 based in Thailand form the heart of McCrae Hospitals research and development centre.
"We are proud of the strong reputation McCrae Hospitals technology inherits from its legacy with Orion Health. With customers in Viet Nam, Thailand and the Philippines, I'm excited to be leading McCrae Hospitals with an ambition to build on our reputation with hospitals throughout South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand."
Rajakumar says the opportunity to improve both the patient and clinician experience, saving their time and providing operator budget savings is something many hospitals are in search of.
About Orion Health
Orion Health is a global healthcare technology company focused on reimagining healthcare for all. We are leading the change in digital health with health and care organizations to improve the well-being of every individual with our world-leading Unified Healthcare Platform. Made up of a Virtuoso digital front door, Amadeus digital care record, and Orchestral health intelligence platform – each underpinned by extensive health and social data sets, machine learning, and 30 years of innovation focused purely on improving global well-being. www.orionhealth.com
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McCrae Hospitals and Orion Health expand Viet Nam footprint through key partnerships