Omega Healthcare has announced the promotion of Vijayashree Natarajan to the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) as of September 30, 2025. In this role, Natarajan will oversee the company’s technology and product strategy, with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI). Her leadership aims to enhance innovation and deliver transformative value to clients across the United States healthcare sector.
In addition to her new responsibilities as CTO, Natarajan will continue her role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of WhiteSpace Health, a subsidiary focused on healthcare analytics. This dual role is expected to unlock new opportunities for value creation within Omega Healthcare’s operations.
Natarajan has over 25 years of experience in the technology industry, encompassing sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, banking, financial services, and insurance. Since joining Omega Healthcare, she has led various technology initiatives that have significantly advanced the company’s digital transformation efforts. This progress has strengthened Omega Healthcare’s ability to offer innovative solutions to its clients.
Gautam Char, Chief Strategy Officer of Omega Healthcare and CEO of WhiteSpace Health, praised Natarajan’s capabilities, stating, “Vijayashree’s promotion to CTO reflects her proven ability to lead with innovation and agility to ensure significant outcomes for our customers while enhancing the operating efficiency of Omega Healthcare.” He emphasized that her expertise in emerging technologies, including generative AI, will be crucial for the future direction of the company.
Natarajan expressed her gratitude for the new role, highlighting the collaborative efforts of her teams and partners. “I am truly honored to be entrusted with the role of Chief Technology Officer at Omega Healthcare,” she said. “This promotion is not just a personal milestone, but a reflection of the incredible work our teams and partners are doing every day to transform healthcare.”
Before her tenure at Omega Healthcare, Natarajan held significant leadership roles at Cognizant and Inautix Technologies, where she contributed to advancements in mobile technologies, cloud adoption, and digital engineering. She earned her Bachelor of Technology degree in Electronics from the Madras Institute of Technology in Chennai and holds an Executive Program Certification in Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy from the MIT Sloan School of Management in Cambridge.
Founded in 2003, Omega Healthcare Management Services specializes in providing technology-driven solutions that optimize revenue cycle operations, administrative workflows, care coordination, and clinical research on a global scale. The company partners with a wide array of healthcare stakeholders, including providers, payers, life science companies, and technology firms, to enhance operational efficiency and support innovative healthcare solutions. Omega Healthcare serves over 350 healthcare organizations, employing approximately 35,000 skilled workers across the United States, India, Colombia, and the Philippines.
For additional details about Omega Healthcare and its services, visit www.omegahms.com.