Mr. Rahul Khandelwal

Mr. Rahul Khandelwal is a strategic people leader committed to strengthening organisational capabilities, advancing workforce excellence and building a future-ready healthcare institution. With extensive experience across the healthcare sector, including Fortis Healthcare, Medanta, Sarvodaya Healthcare and Jaypee Hospital, he brings a strategic and people-centric approach to aligning human capital with institutional priorities, operational excellence and sustainable growth.

His expertise spans strategic HR management, organisational development, workforce planning and optimisation, leadership development, talent acquisition and retention, performance management, HR digitalisation and employee engagement. He believes that a strong, empowered and purpose-driven workforce is fundamental to delivering quality healthcare and creating a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

At Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre (RGCIRC), Mr. Khandelwal focuses on aligning the people strategy with the Institute’s vision of delivering affordable, high-quality and compassionate cancer care. His priorities include building a high-performing and future-ready workforce, strengthening leadership and talent capabilities, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and leveraging technology to enhance HR effectiveness. He is also committed to enabling the Institute’s long-term growth and expansion aspirations, including the Niti Bagh and upcoming Noida projects.

His leadership philosophy is rooted in the belief that exceptional patient care begins with empowered people. By fostering collaboration, professional development, employee engagement and a strong performance culture, he aims to create an environment where employees are motivated to contribute to the Institute’s larger purpose. His approach reflects RGCIRC’s core values of Ethics, Empathy and Excellence, reinforcing the connection between employee experience, institutional performance and compassionate patient care.

Chief People Officer
Department : HR