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Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
She moved to the US at 11. India-origin CEO in Fortune's list with Ambani and Adani. Check education and career of Reshma Kewalramani
Who is Reshma Kewalramani? Reshma Kewalramani's education background and career Fortune 100 Most Powerful People in Business From Bombay to the boardrooms of one of the world's leading biotech firms, Reshma Kewalramani 's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. The Indian-origin CEO, who moved to the US at the age of 11, now leads Vertex Pharmaceuticals—one of the world's top Fortune 500 companies. With a Harvard education, she's not only one of the most powerful women in global business but also among the wealthiest of Indian Kewalramani, MD, FASN, is the Chief Executive Officer and President of Vertex Pharmaceuticals , a global biotech powerhouse known for developing life-changing medicines. She joined the company in 2017 and quickly rose through the ranks, serving as Chief Medical Officer and EVP of Global Medicines Development before being appointed CEO in 2020. Under her leadership, Vertex has secured approval for five breakthrough drugs that treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis (CF), transforming the lives of thousands of journey began in medicine. Kewalramani earned her medical degree with honours from the seven-year program at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by a fellowship in nephrology at the joint program between Mass General and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Later, she expanded her expertise into leadership, completing the General Management Program at Harvard Business School.A Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology, Kewalramani has been widely recognised for her impact in healthcare and leadership. She has been named to both the TIME 100 Most Influential People in the World and TIME 100 Health lists, cementing her reputation as a visionary in the biotech industry Nvidia CEO and cofounder Jensen Huang has landed the No. 1 spot on Fortune's 2025 list of the world's 100 most powerful businesspeople. The other tech heavyweights in the top 10—Microsoft's Satya Nadella, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Alphabet's Sundar Pichai, and Huawei's Ren Zhengfei—are all chasing after more of Huang's in-demand chips. But even at the top, there's no time to relax. With powerful rivals closing in, Huang knows the pressure is always on.
Economic Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
She moved to the US at 11. India-origin CEO in Fortune's list with Ambani and Adani. Check education and career of Reshma Kewalramani
Synopsis Reshma Kewalramani, an Indian-origin CEO, leads Vertex Pharmaceuticals, a Fortune 500 biotech firm, after moving to the US at 11. A Harvard graduate, she rose through the ranks to CEO in 2020, securing approval for five breakthrough cystic fibrosis drugs. Recognized by TIME, Kewalramani exemplifies science, leadership, and perseverance in modern medicine. Reshma Kewalramani is the CEO and President at Vertex Pharmaceuticals. (LinkedIn) From Bombay to the boardrooms of one of the world's leading biotech firms, Reshma Kewalramani's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. The Indian-origin CEO, who moved to the US at the age of 11, now leads Vertex Pharmaceuticals—one of the world's top Fortune 500 companies. With a Harvard education, she's not only one of the most powerful women in global business but also among the wealthiest of Indian Kewalramani, MD, FASN, is the Chief Executive Officer and President of Vertex Pharmaceuticals, a global biotech powerhouse known for developing life-changing medicines. She joined the company in 2017 and quickly rose through the ranks, serving as Chief Medical Officer and EVP of Global Medicines Development before being appointed CEO in 2020. Under her leadership, Vertex has secured approval for five breakthrough drugs that treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis (CF), transforming the lives of thousands of patients. Her journey began in medicine. Kewalramani earned her medical degree with honours from the seven-year program at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by a fellowship in nephrology at the joint program between Mass General and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Later, she expanded her expertise into leadership, completing the General Management Program at Harvard Business School. A Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology, Kewalramani has been widely recognised for her impact in healthcare and leadership. She has been named to both the TIME 100 Most Influential People in the World and TIME 100 Health lists, cementing her reputation as a visionary in the biotech industry. Nvidia CEO and cofounder Jensen Huang has landed the No. 1 spot on Fortune's 2025 list of the world's 100 most powerful businesspeople. The other tech heavyweights in the top 10—Microsoft's Satya Nadella, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Alphabet's Sundar Pichai, and Huawei's Ren Zhengfei—are all chasing after more of Huang's in-demand chips. But even at the top, there's no time to relax. With powerful rivals closing in, Huang knows the pressure is always on.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kate Middleton and Prince William Score a Rare Joint Honor
Kate Middleton and Prince William are two of the TIME100 Philanthropy honorees for 2025. The Prince and Princess of Wales were recognized for "modernizing royal philanthropy" in a new tribute penned by TIME reporter Harry Booth. Booth wrote that while royal patronage dates back centuries, William and Kate have positioned themselves as "less concerned with cultural preservation and more attuned to social issues, tackling homelessness and rural mental health through their Royal Foundation and spotlighting innovative solutions to climate change through the Earthshot Prize." As they've taken a step closer to the British throne, the couple has spoken about wanting to modernize the monarchy and give back to communities in a more transparent and relatable way. "I can only describe what I'm trying to do, and that's I'm trying to do it differently and I'm trying to do it for my generation," Prince William told the BBC in November 2024. "And to give you more of an understanding around it, I'm doing it with maybe a smaller 'R' in the 'royal,' if you like. That's maybe a better way of saying it." "It's more about impact philanthropy, collaboration, convening, and helping people," he added. "And I'm also going to throw empathy in there as well, because I really care about what I do. It helps impact people's lives. And I think we could do with some more empathetic leadership around the world." Last month, Prince William announced that the 2025 Earthshot Prize ceremony will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in November. This marks the fifth continent to host the awards since its inception in 2020 and will coincide with the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (known in shorthand as COP30), which the prince is also attending in Brazil. "As we bring The Earthshot Prize to Brazil, a nation rich in biodiversity and environmental innovation, we are seeing fresh momentum for new ideas to create healthier and safer ways to live our lives," William said in the announcement. "It is an honor to profile the people making our world a better place for us and for our children." The TIME100 honor also spotlighted Princess Kate's Royal Foundation Business Taskforce for Early Childhood and Shaping Us campaign, which recently recruited companies like LEGO and IKEA, as well as major banks and supermarket chains, to commit to investing in programs and products designed to support parents and help children thrive in their early years. "Crucial to the Waleses' approach is aligning social imperatives with sound business strategies and building corporate alliances to expand their reach," Booth praised. Earlier this month, TIME also honored Kate in its second annual TIME100 Health list. The Princess of Wales was included within the list's "Catalyst" group for publicly announcing in March 2024 that she was undergoing cancer treatment and drawing global awareness to the disease. The magazine unveiled the TIME100 Health list just two weeks after Meghan Markle spoke on stage at the TIME100 Summit in New York City about her Netflix series With Love, Meghan, lifestyle brand As ever and podcast Confessions of a Female Founder. Meghan and Prince Harry were previously on the cover of TIME for their inclusion in its Most Influential People list in 2021, and he joined her at the April 23 summit. However, they were not recognized for their philanthropy work. Read the original article on People
Time Magazine
14-05-2025
- Health
- Time Magazine
TIME100 Health Honorees Toast to Progress, Affirmation Over Fear, and Changing a ‘Heartbreaking Reality'
Health is multifaceted, a fact that was reflected in the industry-spanning community gathered Tuesday night at the TIME100 Health Impact Dinner honoring some of the most influential people leading this fast-moving field. The latest annual TIME100 Health list, which debuted in 2024, highlights scientists, doctors, advocates, educators, and other changemakers working to navigate a year unlike any other in global health, punctuated by conflict and upheavals, while gazing into an uncertain future. TIME CEO Jessica Sibley kicked off dinner by announcing the launch of a new coverage initiative, TIME Longevity, which aims to capture the people, institutions, and innovations redefining what it means to live longer and age healthier. TIME senior correspondent Alice Park then led a panel discussion on the next era of cancer treatment and diagnosis. As the dinner wrapped up, four TIME100 Health honorees gave toasts about fighting to restore respect for science, making innovations in public health accessible to those who most need it, supporting the mental wellness of LGBTQ+ youths, and turning a personal near tragedy into nationwide impact. Ensuring scientific progress doesn't stop Bill Nye, advocate, science educator, and TV host, donned a signature bow tie as he took the stage. Over the past year in particular he's been using his celebrity to bring awareness to the importance of supporting scientific research and to urge citizens to speak out to lawmakers about the disruptive reductions made by the Trump Administration at vital agencies like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Institutes of Health, and NASA. But, 'strangely enough, this would be the time you'd want to be born,' he says. 'More people around the world are better off now than ever before in human history.' That is thanks to the body of knowledge accrued by science over the course of this history, through studies in evolution, genetics, and DNA. This arc of discovery led to recent medical breakthroughs that have unlocked the potential to free families from genetic ailments that have plagued them for generations. For Nye's family, that includes a neurological disorder called Spino Cerebellar Ataxia. 'We are living at this extraordinary time with genetic research, and this is of great interest to me and my family,' he says. 'What a remarkable time in health care, where we are all able to understand these genes and do something about it,' he continues. 'Meanwhile, funding is being cut. Support of health care or scientific research in health care is being cut. But this will not last. We are going to work together.' Harkening back to evolutionary biologists Darwin and Wallace who concluded that all living things share a common ancestor, Nye says: 'My friends, all of us, we are more alike than we are different. … So let's work together and make the world better for everyone.' Finding remedies for malnutrition and its indignity Dr. Tahmeed Ahmed, executive director of ICDDR Bangladesh, spoke about how treating malnutrition improves human dignity for more than 200 million women and children worldwide. For the last 40 years, he's been working to improve and simplify the treatment for malnutrition. Research has gradually revealed that malnutrition is not only caused by lack of food but also by intestine-damaging bacteria introduced through poor hygiene that can result in poor nutrient absorption. Based on these findings, Ahmed and Dr. Jeffrey Gordon from the Washington University at St. Louis developed a treatment that incorporates beneficial gut bugs that could be easily dispensed into food products by local producers. 'We now know more about what causes malnutrition … we also have a number of remedies,' he says. 'The problem is, how do we take these remedies to the people who need it most, be it in Africa, in South Asia.' Promoting affirmation over fear Ronita Nath, vice president of research at the Trevor Project, first shined the spotlight on her fellow honorees in the room. 'Your breakthroughs are redefining what's possible in health and humanity, and it's a privilege to stand alongside you this evening,' she says. Nath then toasted 'every LGBTQ+ young person daring to live authentically in a world that too often misunderstands them' and shared her own experience raising a transgender child. 'Watching him blossom has been a masterclass in what happens when affirmation outruns fear,' Nath says. 'Our research at the Trevor Project shows that when even one adult—whether a parent, teacher, or doctor—affirms a transgender young person's identity, their odds of attempting suicide drop by roughly 45%. In our house, that statistic has a face, a mischievous smile, and an ever‑expanding Lego collection.' She ended her toast commending the coalition of supportive parents, researchers, crisis counselors, who chose to be brave, dedicated, understanding, and empathetic. Changing a 'heartbreaking reality' Damar Hamlin, NFL player and philanthropist, tells the crowd that 'if you had told me just a couple of years ago that I'd be giving a toast at the TIME100 Health Impact Dinner … I probably would've told you you were crazy.' But life doesn't always go as planned, he acknowledges. His sudden cardiac arrest on the field in 2023 and the journey that followed have made him realize that his mission is bigger than football. 'The work I've done in the heart health space … it carries a much deeper weight,' he says 'Sudden cardiac arrest is still the leading cause of death in sports. That's a heartbreaking reality—one that I now live with every day. And because of that, I've found my new life mission: to make sure every kid chasing their dreams can do it safely.' For the past two years, he's been raising awareness about the importance of CPR and heart health education, pushing to make AEDs more accessible, and working with partners like HeartMates and the American Heart Association. 'Before I close, I want to leave you with something that's been on my heart: Fear has energy. It can hold you back—or it can push you forward. It's not about avoiding fear, but facing it and choosing to grow through it. The biggest part of my comeback wasn't physical—it was about belief. I knew I could do it,' Hamlin says. 'So tonight, I raise this toast to the fighters, the dreamers, and the believers; to those who face fear, do the work, and show up with purpose. Here's to all the impact we make together.'
Time Magazine
13-05-2025
- Health
- Time Magazine
TIME Announces TIME Longevity, a New Editorial Platform Exploring the Future of Living Longer
Today, TIME unveiled TIME Longevity, a new editorial platform dedicated to exploring how and why people are living longer and what this means for individuals, institutions, and the future of society. The announcement was made ahead of the TIME100 Impact Dinner: Leaders Shaping the Future of Health, where members of the 2025 TIME100 Health list of the world's most influential health leaders were recognized for changing the health of the world. TIME Longevity will serve as a destination for reporting, analysis, and conversation about the forces extending human life, from scientific breakthroughs to societal change. As part of this new initiative, TIME will introduce: The Future of Living, a new interview series launching this summer, spotlighting top thinkers and innovators shaping the longevity revolution. A dedicated longevity track at the TIME100 Health Leadership Forum this September, convening leaders in medicine, biotech, policy, and more. An upcoming special report, highlighting the people, institutions, and innovations redefining what it means to live longer, healthier lives. 'TIME is deepening its focus on health with a bold editorial expansion: TIME Longevity,' said TIME Chief Executive Officer Jessica Sibley. 'At TIME, we know this more than a trend—it's a defining shift in how we understand health, aging, and possibility. Our hope is that through this exciting new editorial coverage that we spark connection, conversation, and most importantly–action.' 'For more than a century, TIME has told the stories of the people and ideas shaping our world,' said TIME Editor in Chief Sam Jacobs. 'With TIME Longevity, we are excited to create a new platform dedicated to spotlighting the leaders and ideas transforming how we think about aging, health, and the profound possibilities of living a longer life.' The launch of TIME Longevity builds on TIME's robust health coverage, including recent deep dives into cancer breakthroughs, the science of obesity and nutrition, and the shifting economics of care and aging and the launch of franchise, tentpole and events such as, the TIME100 Health List, the TIME100 Impact Dinner: Leaders Shaping the Future of Health, and the TIME100 Health Leadership Forum—all now in their second year.
