SMT appoints Bhargav Kotadia as chief executive officer

Samara Capital-backed Sahajanand Medical Technologies (SMT), a cardiovascular medical devices firm, has appointed Bhargav Kotadia as its chief executive officer and Jose Calle Gordo (‘Pepe’) as chairman with effect from April 1.

Kotadia will succeed Ganesh Sabat, who has worked for the past 12 years at SMT.

“Dhirajlal Kotadia, SMT’s founder and chairman, will take on the role of chairman emeritus, continuing to provide strategic guidance while Jose Calle Gordo (‘Pepe’) will assume the role of chairman, working closely with Kotadia to drive SMT’s next phase of growth,” said a company statement.


“This marks an exciting new chapter for SMT," said Jose Calle Gordo, incoming chairman of SMT. “Bhargav’s deep understanding of the industry, combined with his strategic vision, will drive SMT’s continued growth and leadership in cardiovascular technologies. We remain committed to our mission of delivering high-quality, life-saving solutions to patients worldwide.”

Bhargav Kotadia said, “Our goal remains clear to innovate, expand, and make a meaningful impact in global cardiovascular care. I look forward to working with our talented team to achieve new milestones in the years ahead.”