Head of Operations at VML Enterprise Solutions (India) to spearhead Meru’s next phase of tech innovation for India’s Active Seniors, in his next role
Mumbai, India – August 6th, 2025: Meru Life, India’s first-of-its-kind ecosystem for Active Seniors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kalpesh Patel as Co-Founder, COO, and Head of Technology. He will be overseeing technology and operations for Meru Life.
With close to three decades of experience leading cross-functional technology teams across services and product ecosystems, Kalpesh is joining Meru Life at a pivotal time in its journey. In his new role, he will be responsible for driving the company’s end-to-end technology vision, scaling platform capabilities, running operations, and building user-first digital products tailored for India’s growing 55+ demographic.
Before serving as Head of Operations at VML Enterprise Solutions (India), Kalpesh held the position of Senior Vice President – MarTech at Mirum India, a VML Company, where he led the company’s marketing technology vertical, overseeing software engineering teams and spearheading the execution of large-scale digital transformation projects. Under his leadership, Mirum’s MarTech practice evolved into a platform-agnostic delivery hub for international clients looking for expertise in customer experience, engineering, and CRM. He also helped with the evolution and operations of VML Enterprise Solutions India Hub.
Speaking on his appointment, Kalpesh Patel shared, “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.”
Welcoming him to the leadership team, Mihir Karkare, Co-founder & CEO, Meru Life, noted, “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.”
Kalpesh’s appointment reflects Meru Life’s continued investment in building senior-first, future-ready products and services to support India’s Active Seniors in their journey toward better health, connection, and independence.
About Meru Life:
Meru Life is India’s first digital ecosystem dedicated to Active seniors entering their second innings: a generation with wisdom, potential, and a desire to continue growing. The second innings of life isn’t about slowing down; it’s about discovering new horizons. Through curated content, expert-led programs, and upcoming product launches, Meru Life aims to become the trusted destination for Active Seniors seeking clarity, independence, and inspiration in this new chapter of life. The goal is simple: to help Active seniors live healthier and more fulfilling lives, on their terms.
