Bhavna Katkar

Bhavna V. Katkar is a Partner and Head of Human Capital, Enterprise Solutions, and Corporate Affairs at Patient Square Capital, a healthcare-focused private equity firm headquartered in Menlo Park and New York. In her current role, she leads strategic initiatives related to talent, operational effectiveness, and organizational development, supporting the firm's mission to be a preeminent investor in the health care sector. Patient Square Capital specializes in investments across the health care industry, including providers, technology, pharmaceuticals, and related services.

Prior to joining Patient Square Capital in 2024, Ms. Katkar served as Head of Strategic Initiatives at Veritas Capital, where she focused on private equity investments with significant health care and government services exposure. She also held transformative leadership positions as CHRO and Head of Strategic Initiatives at BC Partners, shaping human capital and investment processes across multiple portfolio companies. Throughout her career, Ms. Katkar has accumulated 26 years of experience designing and executing strategic initiatives for leading investment firms, particularly in the health care and business services sectors.

Ms. Katkar holds degrees from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Western University, and Crofton House School, providing her with a strong academic foundation in economics and organizational leadership. Her expertise lies in optimizing corporate functions, driving operational excellence, and fostering talent development in complex investment environments. She is widely recognized for her contributions to advancing human capital management and enterprise solutions within private equity, with a particular focus on health care and related transformative sectors.