Satish Mekerira

Satish Mekerira is a seasoned IT and cybersecurity executive currently serving as Vice President and Head of IT & Cybersecurity at Coherus BioSciences since July 2021, where responsibilities include aligning IT strategy with rapid business growth and maintaining stability and compliance. Additionally, Satish contributes as a member of the Innovation Advisory Council at Vation Ventures and the Advisory Board for the Design Thinking Program at the University of California, Riverside. Previously, Satish held significant roles such as Executive Director at CSL Vifor, where leadership in IT infrastructure and application integration was pivotal during the acquisition of Relypsa, and Senior Director at GE Digital, overseeing ERP initiatives. With a comprehensive background in IT leadership across major organizations, including GE Healthcare and PricewaterhouseCoopers, Satish has a track record of enhancing operational efficiency and driving large-scale IT transformations. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Engineering from Bangalore University and advanced management training from the Indian Institute of Science and the GE Leadership Academy.