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Simplify Healthcare elevates Ruchir Ranjan to CEO
The company described the shift as a strategic step to support its next phase of growth in the payer technology sector.
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Anushka Pathak - Tue, 25, Nov 2025
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Indian-American executive Ruchir Ranjan, CEO of Simplify Healthcare / Courtesy: LinkedIn
Illinois-based Simplify Healthcare announced a leadership transition on Nov. 21, with Indian American executive Ruchir Ranjan assuming the role of chief executive officer, effective immediately.
Outgoing chief Mohammed Vaid has moved into the position of executive chairman after leading the company since its launch in 2008. The company described the shift as a strategic step to support its next phase of growth in the payer technology sector.
“After 17 years of building Simplify Healthcare together, Mohammed and I agreed this was the right time for a leadership transition,” Ranjan said, noting he looks forward to leading the team as it expands its AI-enabled offerings for health plans.
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Ranjan joined Simplify Healthcare in 2022 as chief customer officer, where he spearheaded the customer success and growth organization, driving 100 percent growth over three years, expanding client relationships to more than 70 health plans across 200+ solutions, and contributing to the company's employee base increasing from 600+ to 900+.
With over 30 years of experience in technology leadership, Ranjan's career trajectory underscores his expertise in healthcare digital transformation. Prior to this, he served as managing partner and region head at Cognizant, leading large-scale digital and enterprise transformation initiatives for healthcare clients.
His earlier roles include approximately 10 years at Accenture in the healthcare practice, focusing on innovation and client delivery.
Vaid said the move marks a significant milestone for the organization. “Ruchir has been my partner since day one in envisioning and building Simplify Healthcare into a category leader,” he said, adding that he will continue to support the company’s work in his new role.
The announcement follows the company’s recent recognition in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Payer Care Management Solutions and increased traction in AI-driven automation. According to the company, the transition is intended to maintain continuity while accelerating execution of its broader strategy.
Ranjan holds a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, where he specialized in strategy and innovation, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Illinois Chicago.
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