Meet the Team

Brian Norton

Chief Executive Officer

Leadership and Company Vision

As the former CEO of Wellgistics Distribution, Brian has led the company’s growth as a secondary wholesale pharmaceutical distributor, leveraging extensive industry experience and innovative strategies. Brian also holds the position of Owner and President of Allegiant Group, one of the nation’s largest providers of Medicare Supplement Insurance Policies to seniors over the age of 65 years.

David Madsen

Chief Operating Officer

Company Performance and Growth Strategy

As the COO at Wellgistics Health, David Madsen oversees the company’s operational strategy, ensuring efficiency in supply chain management, regulatory compliance, and distribution processes. In addition to his expertise in logistics, David plays a key role in assisting the company’s technology operations. With over 10 years of experience in healthcare and technology, he brings a deep understanding of operational workflows, risk management, and innovation, supporting Wellgistics Health’s mission to deliver high-quality healthcare solutions.

Vishnu Balu

Chief Financial Officer

Financial Planning and Value Strategy

Mr. Balu is a results- oriented leader with over 23+ years of progressive experience in corporate strategy, corporate finance, and M&A. He has a proven ability to deeply dive into functional financial business models with a strategic perspective of long-term value creation. In his previous leadership roles, Mr. Balu successfully led domestic and cross border M&A, SPAC-M&A, PE fund raising, Operating Model restructuring and functional finance transformations. He holds an AMP from Harvard Business School, MBA from IIM-Bangalore, and Rank Holder Chartered Accountant.

Dr. Shafaat Pirani, PharmD, BCGP

Chief Clinical Officer and EVP

Clinical Excellence and Healthcare Strategy

Dr. Pirani has 10+ years of experience leading teams across all avenues of healthcare including interdisciplinary clinics, mail-order pharmacy, pharmaceutical supply chain, telemedicine, and digital health.  Most recently, he was charged with leading the business and product teams to create sustainable digital health programs and applications.  Dr. Pirani is a Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist and holds various certifications for medication therapy management, pharmacogenomics, and teaching/precepting with several prestigious universities across Florida.  He is an honorary member of Phi Lambda Sigma, and holds membership with APhA, NCPA, ASCP, and NASP. Dr. Pirani is committed to building patient-centric digital health solutions in a B2B2C model, creating value for all stakeholders across the healthcare continuum.

Srini Kalla

Chief Information Officer

Digital Architecture and Information Systems

Srini Kalla is an accomplished Chief Information Officer with extensive experience driving technology innovation and strategic IT leadership in the healthcare sector. His career includes key roles such as Vice President of IT at Optum, Principal and Senior Director at Elevance Health, and Director of Software Engineering at PMSI. Known for his expertise in digital transformation, enterprise architecture, and data-driven decision-making, Srini excels at leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency and deliver impactful business outcomes.

Dr. Clinton Cronin, PharmD

Pharmacist-In-Charge

Pharmacy Operations and Compliance

Clint Cronin, PharmD, is a dedicated Pharmacy Manager with a strong foundation in clinical and compounding pharmacy since 2020. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Molecular Biology from the University of Central Florida and his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Florida. Clint completed his clinical training at Advent Health and served as Clinical Pharmacy Manager for a compounding pharmacy for three years. His expertise in personalized medicine and patient care makes him a key contributor to advancing pharmacy practices.

Alex Leskowitz

Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Operations and Customer Experience

With over eight years of experience in long-term patient care, Alexander Leskowitz is a dedicated and detail-oriented Registered Pharmacy Technician. He specializes in medication distribution, prescription filling, inventory management, and ensuring quality control. His commitment to accuracy and patient care helps provide exceptional service while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations. Alexander takes pride in supporting pharmacists and educating new technicians, ensuring smooth pharmacy operations.