Shweta Ahire

Director, Global Digital Technology& Service R&D, Cytiva

Shweta Ahire is the Director of Service Innovation and Global Digital Technology and Service R&D at Cytiva, where she leads the strategy and development of digital capabilities across the biotechnology equipment services ecosystem. With a career spanning Field Service Engineering, Remote Services, and Global Digital Operations—and leadership roles at GE Healthcare and Danaher—she brings a distinctive blend of technical depth, operational insight, and strategic digital vision. At Cytiva, Shweta drives digital transformation in life sciences by integrating Industry 4.0 and 5.0 technologies, including IoT, AR/VR, and AI into global service operations.

She leads Service R&D focusing on the development of advanced software and hardware solutions that expand the service portfolio, enhance equipment reliability, and enable predictive and connected service models across regulated markets. Her approach is grounded in data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and a passion for solving real-world challenges. Shweta is committed to using technology for good, connecting innovation and impact to improve patient outcomes, advance human health, and support our planet's sustainability.