Paramananda Santra
Chief Business Officer, Global Nurse Force
Bio
Paramananda Santra as a globally recognized expert in healthcare mobility, skill development, and technology transformation. Paramananda has distinguished himself as a pivotal force for ethical and high-impact workforce migration. In his current role as Chief Business Officer at Global Nurse Force, he brings decades of experience leading large-scale projects across the UK, Europe, and Asia, consistently bridging critical skill gaps with visionary solutions and establishing strategic global partnerships. Building on this foundation, his current focus is on architecting the company's next phase of growth. This involves pioneering new market entries, forging strategic public-sector partnerships, and leveraging technology to scale the company's impact sustainably across the globe.
His authority is built on a remarkable history of public and private sector leadership. At the NSDC under MSDE-GOI, Paramananda was instrumental in implementing the landmark Skill India International Mission. It was here he orchestrated high-level government-to-government engagements with nations like the UK, Germany, and Canada, playing a pivotal role in aligning India's skilling ecosystem with global standards.
At Ernst & Young, he advised governments and global institutions, leading multi-country teams on complex projects funded by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. His leadership of Bangladesh's $88 million “Top-up IT & Foundation Skills” programme, impacting over 32,000 youth, stands as a testament to his ability to deliver tangible, large-scale results.
His influence is sought by the world's most respected bodies, having forged instrumental partnerships with the WHO, UNESCO, UNICEF, and the NHS in the UK. This global respect is reflected in the numerous honours he has received, with recognitions from the governments of Bangladesh and Jharkhand, the Indian Nursing Council, and EY leadership.
Rooted in a deep commitment to social equity, Paramananda is advancing a powerful vision: to position India as the Skill Capital of the World. He is a leader who doesn't just navigate the present he builds the pathways to the future.
Personal Quote:
“Healthcare transformation begins by uplifting dedicated professionals. I aim to support them through ethical global skill benchmarking and life-changing international career opportunities, driven by my expertise and commitment to responsible impact. - Paramananda Santra”