Anil Ravandur Joins ASHP as Chief Information Officer and Vice President, Office of Information Technology

ASHP announced today that Anil Ravandur has joined the organization as chief information officer (CIO) and vice president of the Office of Information Technology (IT). Ravandur will oversee ASHP's IT enterprise, leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of solutions that advance ASHP's mission and ensure that ASHP's digital strategies and technology road map support the organization's strategic priorities and long-term vision.

Ravandur brings more than three decades of technology experience to ASHP, including 15 years of executive IT leadership. Most recently, he served as CIO at the American Academy of Physicians Associates where he led a number of key initiatives to modernize technology infrastructure, grow revenue, and increase membership recruitment and retention. He previously held leadership roles at the Association for Talent Development and Personify, Inc.

“We are very pleased to welcome Anil to ASHP and our senior leadership team,” said ASHP CEO Paul W. Abramowitz, PharmD, ScD (Hon), FASHP. "With a proven track record for driving innovation across the IT enterprise and a deep commitment to aligning technology with organizational strategy, Anil brings invaluable experience and expertise to the organization. As we continue to enhance our digital capabilities and technology infrastructure, Anil will play a pivotal role in shaping how we deliver our world-class products, programs, and services to meet the evolving needs of our members and the pharmacy profession.”

In his new role at ASHP, Ravandur will bring strategic direction and hands-on management to a range of large-scale IT initiatives as well as ongoing operational leadership for infrastructure and data architecture, application development and support, and cybersecurity.

Ravandur earned a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Wyoming, a Bachelor of Engineering from Bangalore University, and holds a CompTIA Network+ Certification. He will begin his new role at ASHP on Jan. 7, 2025.

About ASHP
ASHP is the largest association of pharmacy professionals in the United States, representing 60,000 pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians in all patient care settings, including hospitals, ambulatory clinics, and health-system community pharmacies. For over 80 years, ASHP has championed innovation in pharmacy practice, advanced education and professional development, and served as a steadfast advocate for members and patients. In addition, ASHP is the accrediting body for pharmacy residency and technician training programs and provides comprehensive resources to support pharmacy professionals through every stage of their careers. For more information, visit ashp.org and ASHP's consumer website, SafeMedication.com.