Meru Life, an ecosystem aimed at serving India’s Active Seniors, has announced the appointment of Kalpesh Patel as Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer, and Head of Technology.
In his new role, Patel will oversee technology and operations, focusing on platform development, scaling capabilities, and building digital products for India’s 55+ demographic.
Patel joins Meru Life following his tenure as Head of Operations at VML Enterprise Solutions (India). Prior to that, he served as Senior Vice President – MarTech at Mirum India, a VML company. During his time at Mirum, he led software engineering teams and managed digital transformation projects. He also contributed to the development and operations of the VML Enterprise Solutions India Hub.
Commenting on the appointment, Kalpesh Patel said, “Technology, when built right, can unlock dignity, joy, and ease, especially in the later stages of life. Meru Life’s purpose of enabling Active Seniors to live empowered, independent lives resonates deeply with my belief that tech should serve people, not overwhelm them. I look forward to co-creating an ecosystem that is intuitive, scalable, and purpose-built to enhance the everyday experiences of our country’s Active Seniors.”
Mihir Karkare, Co-founder and CEO of Meru Life, said, “Kalpesh brings the perfect blend of technical depth, product thinking, and purpose-driven leadership that we need at this stage of our growth. His ability to lead agile, scalable technology teams will be instrumental as we expand Meru Life’s platform and build products that truly serve the needs of India’s Active Seniors with clarity, accessibility, and care. We’re excited for this next chapter with him.”
The appointment is part of Meru Life’s ongoing effort to develop products and services designed for India’s senior population.
