Adhar Walia Appointed as Head of Product, Conversational AI, and Gen AI Experiences at PanasonicWELL

Adhar Walia has been appointed as the Head of Product, Conversational AI, and Gen AI Experiences at PanasonicWELL, the company just announced. In his new position, Adhar will be in charge of spearheading innovation in AI-driven solutions meant to improve family welfare and health via Panasonic’s networked environment.

Adhar expressed his enthusiasm for the role on his LinkedIn, stating, “PanasonicWELL is at the forefront of building a connected ecosystem of hardware, software, and services, designed to empower families to live healthier and happier every day. Having grown up with Panasonic products, I’m incredibly humbled and honored to contribute to an organization that boasts over a century of pioneering innovation.”

He continued, “I am deeply passionate about the intersection of technology, AI, and health, and its transformative impact on our wellness, longevity, and the strengthening of family bonds. The potential for technology to enhance our lives isn’t just an idea; it’s the driving force behind my work.”

Adhar joins PanasonicWELL with an abundance of expertise, having worked at CVS Health as Head of Conversational/Generative AI and Lead Director of Product Management. He oversaw the design and implementation of AI-powered digital self-serve experiences for more than 100 million clients at CVS Health, with an emphasis on conversational interactions, generative AI, machine learning, and natural language comprehension.

Important positions in his career have also been held by him at [24]7.ai, where he served as Senior Director of Product Management, Digital & Conversational AI, and as Director of Product Management at HTC Vive. Adhar has continuously shown that he is skilled in promoting product innovation and expansion in a variety of industries, such as consumer goods, e-commerce, and healthcare.

At PanasonicWELL, Adhar will be joining forces with Yoky Matsuoka and her team, known for their groundbreaking products found in households worldwide. Adhar shared his excitement about the collaboration, saying, “I’m excited to dive in with Yoky Matsuoka and her team, who have previously developed groundbreaking products found in households worldwide – including mine! Looking forward to creating solutions that not only enhance individual health but also strengthen the bonds that make families thrive.”

Adhar’s path has also included positions as a mentor and adviser for a number of businesses and accelerators. He has been assisting startups in the fields of product management, AI/ML, and emerging technologies at Techstars, Alchemist Accelerator, and Nex Cubed.

PanasonicWELL is prepared to accelerate its goal of incorporating cutting-edge AI technology into common goods to enhance health and wellness results for families worldwide with the hiring of Adhar Walia. His special combination of expertise, drive, and vision should help PanasonicWELL reach new heights in the quickly changing fields of artificial intelligence and health technology.