Empire Medtech, a medical technology arm of Empire Industries Limited, Mumbai, has appointed Hemant Kumar Bhardwaj as its Chief Executive Officer. The appointment marks a significant milestone in Bhardwaj’s career, which spans more than three decades in the healthcare sector. With extensive experience in strategic leadership, business governance, and profit centre management, he is expected to steer the company’s next phase of growth and operational advancement.
An alumnus of Indian Institute of Management Indore and based in Pune, Bhardwaj brings deep expertise in driving organizational expansion, strengthening operational frameworks, and enhancing market positioning through innovative and sustainable business strategies. His leadership is anticipated to reinforce Empire Medtech’s long-term vision of advancing healthcare solutions while scaling its presence in a competitive and evolving market landscape.
Prior to this role, Bhardwaj served as Country Manager, India & South Asia at O&M Halyard APAC India Pvt. Ltd., where he led growth initiatives across the region. During his tenure, he secured regulatory approvals under new medical device rules, spearheaded the launch of “Made in India” products, and diversified the portfolio into industrial personal protective equipment for sectors including pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.
Earlier, he was Country Manager at Coloplast India Pvt. Ltd. from 2012 to 2018. In this capacity, he played a transformative role in turning around a loss-making business unit into a high-performing operation. Under his leadership, revenues grew from ₹100 crore to ₹560 crore, while the team expanded from 35 to 165 members, reflecting sustained growth and operational strengthening.
His professional journey also includes leadership roles at Ypsomed AG as Key Accounts Manager and at BD India Pvt Ltd as Senior Area Sales Manager, where he built a strong foundation in sales strategy, key account management, and healthcare operations. He began his career with Bayer Pharmaceutical, gaining early exposure to the pharmaceutical industry and market development.
Empire Medtech focuses on delivering innovative medical technology solutions, and Bhardwaj’s expertise across supply chain management, regulatory compliance, P&L ownership, and market expansion is expected to accelerate the company’s growth trajectory. His experience in managing large teams, scaling revenues, and navigating regulatory frameworks positions him to play a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s strategic direction and fostering innovation.
This leadership move further strengthens Empire Industries Limited’s healthcare vertical at a time when demand for localized manufacturing and advanced medtech solutions is rising in India.
