Siva Namasivayam
About Siva Namasivayam
Siva Namasivayam is the Chief Executive Officer of Cohere Health, where he focuses on enhancing the patient journey and improving relationships between health plans and providers. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare technology, he has held various leadership roles and secured significant investments for his ventures.
Current Role at Cohere Health
Siva Namasivayam serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Cohere Health, a position he has held since 2020. Under his leadership, the organization focuses on enhancing the patient journey by improving the relationship between health plans and providers. Namasivayam has been instrumental in securing investments from notable investors such as Flare Capital and Define Ventures, contributing to the company's growth and innovation in the healthcare sector.
Professional Background
Namasivayam has a diverse professional background with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. He previously worked at SCIO Health Analytics as Chief Executive Officer from 2007 to 2019. Before that, he held roles at MphasiS as Chief Revenue Officer and Senior VP, and at Perot Systems as Senior VP of Payer Services. His early career included positions at Intel Corporation as a Senior Software Engineer and at Gartner as Director of Consulting.
Educational Qualifications
Siva Namasivayam holds multiple degrees that support his expertise in technology and business. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli. He also holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh and an MBA from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business.
Achievements and Recognition
Namasivayam has been recognized for his contributions to the healthcare industry. He was selected as a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 New England Award. Additionally, he is a founding partner of SCIO Health Analytics and co-founded Cohere Health, reflecting his commitment to improving healthcare systems through innovative solutions.