‘I’m not trying to turn GSK into Google’: How GSK’s Silicon Valley veteran has transformed the pharma giant into a tech powerhouse

For much of her early career, Shobie Ramakrishnan called Silicon Valley home. GSK’s chief digital and technology officer (CDTO) worked for years at tech giants like Apple and Salesforce before making the switch to the increasingly tech-savvy pharmaceutical sector.

However, while her experience was invaluable in taking on the role of GSK digital chief, Ramakrishnan was aware of its potential pitfalls. 

“We don’t do tech for tech’s sake. I’m not trying to turn GSK into Google.