CHME promotes two executives

FOSTER CITY, Calif. – California Home Medical Equipment (CHME) has announced the promotion of two key executives: Alan Oiwa to president, and Shyam Sunderam to vice president of operations. Since joining the company at its inception, Oiwa has overseen six critical accreditations that ensure CHME meets the highest industry standards. His comprehensive management of regulatory compliance ensures the company operates by all applicable health care regulations. "Alan's strategic vision and operational expertise have been fundamental to our growth," said CEO Bernie Zimmer. "His ability to navigate complex health care regulations while driving business development makes him the ideal leader to guide CHME into its next phase of expansion." Throughout his tenure, Oiwa has successfully negotiated and operationalized significant capitation agreements that have expanded CHME's market reach. He implemented an innovative e-purchasing system that enables 90% of product procurement with streamlined, one-click ordering while managing vendor contract negotiations to secure sustainable pricing structures. Oiwa also co-founded and launched CHME Pharmacy in 2024, serving as part owner and providing strategic direction for the pharmacy's successful market entry. As president, Oiwa will continue to oversee regulatory affairs while expanding his leadership role in strategic planning and business development initiatives. Sunderam has more than two decades of operational excellence and business development experience. Most recently, as director of business operations at CHME Pharmacy, Sunderam played a crucial role in launching the pharmacy after CHME's acquisition; managing the transition to full operation, including licensing, location management and staff development; and establishing critical partnerships with PBMs, preferred supplier associations (PSAOs) and Medicare. "Shyam's expertise in operational transformation and technology implementation will be invaluable as we scale our operations to meet growing demand," said Oiwa. "His data driven approach to process improvement and customer satisfaction enhancement perfectly complements our strategic objectives."  

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