Mukesh Kumar

About Mukesh Kumar

Mukesh Kumar is the Chief Strategy Officer at LifeCell International, where he leads corporate strategy, M&A, partnerships, investor relations, and long-term growth initiatives across biologics, diagnostics, and healthcare platforms. He works closely with the leadership team to drive LifeCell’s next phase of expansion, platform integration, and value creation.Mukesh is a corporate strategy, M&A, and investor relations leader with over 10 years of experience driving cross-border transactions, fundraising, IPO readiness, and enterprise transformation across healthcare in India and international markets.Prior to LifeCell, Mukesh served as Head of Strategy, M&A, and Investor Relations at NephroPlus (CEO’s Office), where he led acquisitions, capital raises (equity and debt), investor roadshows, expansion, and international market entry across Asia and emerging markets. His work spans $100Mn+ in transactions and multiple multi-country expansion initiatives.He began his career in the M&A division at UnitedHealth Group, contributing to transactions worth over $20Bn, and later worked at a boutique investment bank advising on fundraising, debt restructuring, and sell-side mandates.His expertise lies at the intersection of:• Corporate Strategy & Business Transformation• Mergers & Acquisitions• Fundraising & Investor Relations• Public-Private Partnerships Cross-border Healthcare ExpansionMukesh holds an MBA in Finance from NMIMS Mumbai, is a Certified FRM, a CFA Level candidate, and a graduate in Economics from Delhi University.Outside of work, he is a fitness enthusiast and an avid snooker player.

Experience

1. Chief Strategy Officer

   LifeCell International Pvt.Ltd

   Feb 2026 — Present

   Leading corporate strategy, M&A, investor relations, and global expansion across LifeCell’s biologics, diagnostics, and healthcare platforms—driving long-term enterprise value through strategic partnerships, capital strategy, and cross-border growth initiatives.

Education

• Delhi University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

  2009 — 2012

• SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance

  2017 — 2019

• Hindu Vidyapeeth

  High School C.B.S.E.

  2007

• Jankidas Kapur Public School

  Associate's degree

  2007 — 2009

• Institute of Actuaries of India and The UK Actuarial Profession

  Risk and Insurance

  2011 — 2012