CLINOVO LEADERSHIP TEAM
At Clinovo, leadership means more than titles — it’s a commitment to transforming how clinical research is executed. Our executive team brings decades of experience across life sciences, technology, and global operations. Together, they’re redefining the standard for clinical excellence — fostering innovation, empowering teams, and delivering faster, leaner, smarter solutions for sponsors worldwide.
Founder & Chairman
Vamsi is a seasoned global executive with over 25 years of experience in management consulting and entrepreneurship, spanning South Africa, the United States, and India.
CEO
Steve Matas is the CEO of Clinovo, with over 20 years in staffing and outsourcing experience, much of which has been within the field of clinical research.
VP, Business Development
Matt Gallant With 13+ years of expertise, Matt has a strong background in guiding clients through staff augmentation, workforce optimization, and outsourcing strategy.
VP, Recruiting
Morgan brings 14 years of experience as a recruiting leader with deep expertise in the biopharma industry. Based in Southern California, she has built a strong reputation within one of the nation’s most competitive life science hubs.
Vice President & Country Head (India)
Surendra Kandregula serves as Country Head, India, leading Clinovo’s India operations with a focus on quality, efficiency, and innovation in clinical research delivery. With over 25 years of experience, he brings deep expertise in Biometrics and...
Director, People Strategy (India)
Neelima Vaka is a seasoned people and business leader with over 25 years of experience in global HR strategy, business transformation, and operational excellence across IT, software, clinical research, finance, and FMCG industries.
Chief Technology Officer
Nivedita (Neetha) is a technology executive and multiple- time founder with four successful startup exits. She has a deep technology background and vast experience ranging from Al, network technologies, cyber security to virtual reality.
Associate VP, Operations
With over 12 years of experience in legal, compliance, and operations management, Kishni has built a career at the intersection of governance, risk mitigation, and business execution across the IT, infrastructure, and pharmaceutical sectors.
Lead Clinical Advisor
With over 30 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Contract Research Organization (CRO) sectors, Dawn brings a proven track record of success in global clinical trial management across all phases and numerous therapeutic areas.
At Clinovo, we deliver expert-led technology and workforce optimization solutions that accelerate clinical development with targeted precision. Eliminate barriers, achieve measurable ROI, and bring life-changing therapies to market faster.
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Founder & Chairman
Vamsi is a seasoned global executive with over 25 years of experience in management consulting and entrepreneurship, spanning South Africa, the United States, and India. His expertise lies in business administration, strategic growth, building high-performing teams, scaling businesses, and executing complex international M&A transactions. He has held key leadership roles at renowned organizations including Deloitte, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and Merrill.
Vamsi is the Chairman of Clinovo, providing strategic oversight and driving strategic initiatives. He is also the Chairman of LAXAI, a small-molecule CRDMO company. In addition, he is a partner at Digilife, an early-stage venture fund that supports technology-driven startups addressing critical challenges in healthcare. Outside of his professional endeavors, Vamsi is an avid traveler and culinary enthusiast who enjoys immersing himself in diverse cultures. His passion for exploration reflects his dynamic and globally informed perspective in both business and life.
CEO
Steve Matas is the CEO of Clinovo, with over 20 years in staffing and outsourcing experience, much of which has been within the field of clinical research. Previously the President of a mid-sized, global CRO, Steve has witnessed first-hand the staggering number of opportunities drug sponsors have to capitalize on efficiencies and technology to reduce timelines, costs and delays within their workflows. As the CEO of Clinovo, Steve is dedicated to bringing these solutions to the market and breaking through the vicious cycle of inefficiencies that plague the industry.
With an eye for great talent, Steve has cultivated a team of experienced professionals that also value innovation, quality and progress above the status quo, in order to revolutionize the way research outsourcing is done today and in the future.
VP of Business Development
Matt Gallant With 13+ years of expertise, Matt has a strong background in guiding clients through staff augmentation, workforce optimization, and outsourcing strategy. His journey began in healthcare, transitioning eight years ago to focus on Biopharmaceutical sponsors. Being local to the greater Boston area, he's particularly enjoyed his involvement in the Northeast Biopharma community, where he actively collaborates with leaders to solve clinical trial execution challenges and helps foster crucial industry connections.
Through this involvement, he's witnessed firsthand how inefficient trial processes-such as an over-reliance on outdated traditional workforce and outsourcing models, suboptimal resource allocation, and a lack of seamless collaboration with CRO partners-not only inflate costs but also directly impede the rapid advancement of innovative treatments.
VP, Recruiting
Morgan brings 14 years of experience as a recruiting leader with deep expertise in the biopharma industry. Based in Southern California, she has built a strong reputation within one of the nation’s most competitive life science hubs, supporting organizations across clinical operations, biometrics, regulatory affairs, drug safety, and other key R&D functions. Her approach blends market insight with a relationship building mindset, ensuring both clients and candidates receive strategic, thoughtful guidance.
Over the course of her career, Morgan has led high performing recruiting teams, driving quality and accountability across the hiring lifecycle. She is skilled at developing recruiters, strengthening processes, and building scalable talent operations that support complex biopharma initiatives. Her leadership emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and a solutions driven mindset—enabling teams to deliver strong results for clients across both regional and global markets.
Vice President & Country Head (India)
Surendra Kandregula serves as Country Head, India, leading Clinovo’s India operations with a focus on quality, efficiency, and innovation in clinical research delivery. With over 25 years of experience, he brings deep expertise in Biometrics and has supported multiple phases of global drug development programs.
He has held leadership roles at leading CROs and pharmaceutical companies, including Bristol Myers Squibb, Novartis, GCE Solutions, and IQVIA, with strong experience in Functional Service Provider (FSP) management. Surendra has also driven AI-led transformation initiatives using advanced analytics and emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency, data quality, and decision-making in clinical services. In addition, he has contributed to establishing and scaling Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India, helping organizations build high-performing, cost-efficient global delivery hubs.
An alumnus of IIM Bangalore with a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Surendra combines business acumen with scientific expertise.
Director – People Strategy (India)
Neelima Vaka is a seasoned people and business leader with over 25 years of experience in global HR strategy, business transformation, and operational excellence across IT, software, clinical research, finance, and FMCG industries. At Clinovo, she plays a key role in aligning people, processes, and technology to drive growth, innovation, and high-performing global delivery.
She leads AI transformation initiatives across HR, product development, quality, and global delivery, leveraging automation, data-driven insights, and digital workflows to build a more agile and future-ready organization.
Neelima also brings strong experience in Functional Service Provider (FSP) models, workforce planning, vendor management, GDPR, data privacy, and governance, ensuring compliant and efficient global operations.
Chief Technical Officer
Nivedita (Neetha) is a technology executive and multiple- time founder with four successful startup exits. She has a deep technology background and vast experience ranging from Al, network technologies, cyber security to virtual reality.
Her 20+ years of experience span both startups and global enterprises across Silicon Valley and India. Neetha has built engineering organizations from the ground up and delivered product roadmaps from inception through successful market adoption. She holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Stanford University.
Associate VP, Operations
With over 12 years of experience in legal, compliance, and operations management, Kishni has built a career at the intersection of governance, risk mitigation, and business execution across the IT, infrastructure, and pharmaceutical sectors. She began her journey with the Laxai Group in India, where she served as Group Company Secretary. In this role, she played a key part in advising the board on acquisitions and private equity investments, while ensuring seamless corporate compliance and operational integrity. Her early recognition for academic excellence in law helped establish a strong foundation for a career defined by precision, accountability, and strategic insight.
Since relocating to the United States in 2020, Kishni has continued her work with Clinovo, where she now leads operational initiatives that integrate AI-powered precision into clinical trial workflows. Her responsibilities include developing governance frameworks, managing risk, overseeing investment agreements, and structuring processes that align with both immediate priorities and long-term organizational goals. She works closely with leadership to ensure that operations are not only efficient and scalable, but also grounded in strong compliance standards, enabling innovation while maintaining regulatory rigor.
Outside of work, Kishni is a self-trained dancer and avid reader who values creativity and continuous learning. She enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family, bringing the same sense of discipline, balance, and passion to her personal life as she does to her professional endeavors.
Lead Clinical Advisor
Dawn McCollough With over 30 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Contract Research Organization (CRO) sectors, Dawn brings a proven track record of success in global clinical trial management across all phases and numerous therapeutic areas.
Her expertise encompasses executive-level business operations, including board participation and chairing, as well as the build-up and oversight of clinical operations groups, quality management, and extensive process development and improvement. She also possesses deep knowledge of clinical trial management systems and has a consistent record of top-tier performance within major pharmaceutical companies.
