Nikhil C Murgude

Business Builder | Financial Strategist | Transformation Leader

Nikhil Murgude is the Vice President – Commercial for India and ASEAN at Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP), where he is responsible for driving business strategy, commercial execution, and operational excellence across diverse and dynamic markets. He joined ASP as Managing Director, India, in November 2020, and was elevated to his current regional leadership role in February 2025.

With over two decades of experience, Nikhil has a proven track record of building new business ventures, managing P&Ls and partnering with executive leadership on financial strategy and performance. His strengths lie in driving top-line growth through complex market conditions, identifying operational inefficiencies, and delivering strong bottom-line outcomes. He is recognized for his outcome-driven approach, particularly in high-ambiguity environments, and his ability to balance long-term strategic vision with short-term execution.

Before joining ASP, Nikhil held multiple leadership roles at GE Healthcare during a 13+ year tenure. He began his career at ABB in 2001 as a Project Engineer, later joining GE and transitioning into healthcare, where he built deep expertise in emerging markets including South Asia, Africa, and ASEAN.

Nikhil holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University (Class of 2001) and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from NITK (Class of 1998).