By Lacie Blankenship
Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management is proud to announce the appointment of Rangaraj (Ranga) Ramanujam, Richard M. and Betty Ruth Miller Chair, Professor of Management, and Professor of Health Policy, as the new Faculty Director of Health Care Programs. Ramanujam assumes this key leadership role with a strong record of experience, expertise, and enthusiasm.
Professor Ramanujam
“With an outstanding record of academic achievement, Ranga will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to this important leadership role,” says Tom Steenburgh, Ralph Owen Dean, Vanderbilt Business.
At Vanderbilt, Ramanujam studies the organizational causes and consequences of operational failures in high-risk work settings. His current research examines the role of leadership, communication, and learning processes in enhancing the quality and safety of healthcare, and he is published in various journals, including Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Journal of Management, Journal of Applied Psychology, Organization Science, and Medical Care.
Ramanujam also consults on organization design, team dynamics, and leadership development. He has consulted for several organizations, including Aravind Eye Care System, HCA Healthcare, Vanderbilt Health, Philips, Pittsburgh Regional Healthcare Initiative, and Pacific Gas & Electric Company.
In his new role, Ramanujam will work alongside Burch Wood, Director of Health Care Programs at Vanderbilt Business, while playing a pivotal role in shaping and advancing healthcare education initiatives. Ramanujam will actively oversee the development and implementation of innovative curricula, foster collaboration with industry leaders, faculty, staff, and alumni, and provide mentorship to empower students to excel in the dynamic healthcare field.
This appointment reflects the school’s dedication to delivering world-class education in healthcare to the next generation of healthcare professionals and marks an exciting chapter for the Vanderbilt Business community.
