Healthcare Global Enterprises Limited (HCG), India’s largest specialist cancer care provider, has named Pankaj Gautam as its Chief Technology and Security Officer (CTSO). The appointment reflects HCG’s strategic emphasis on building robust digital and security capabilities to support its nationwide network of cancer hospitals, diagnostic labs, and day-care oncology centres.

In his new role, Gautam will oversee: End-to-end IT strategy and digital infrastructure across all HCG facilities Cybersecurity framework, including threat detection, data privacy, and compliance with DPDP Act, ABDM standards, and global healthcare regulations Implementation of advanced technologies such as AI/ML for diagnostics, cloud-based clinical systems, telemedicine platforms, and unified patient records Data governance and analytics to drive evidence-based care and operational improvements

Gautam joins HCG with a strong background in technology leadership across healthcare, fintech, and enterprise IT environments. His expertise in designing secure, scalable systems and managing large-scale digital transformations is expected to accelerate HCG’s adoption of next-generation tools while ensuring the highest standards of patient data protection and operational resilience.

The move comes at a time when HCG is aggressively expanding its footprint and integrating more digital solutions into cancer screening, treatment planning, and follow-up care. Strong cybersecurity and reliable IT infrastructure are increasingly critical in oncology, where patient records include highly sensitive imaging, genomic data, and treatment histories.

This leadership addition reinforces HCG’s commitment to combining clinical excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver world-class cancer care across India.