The Oncology Institute Elevates Leadership with Key Promotions
CERRITOS, Calif., January 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Oncology Institute, Inc. (NASDAQ: TOI) announces significant leadership changes aimed at enhancing its value-based cancer care initiatives.
Leadership Promotions at The Oncology Institute
The Oncology Institute has appointed Rakesh Panda as Chief Information Officer and Nolan Mariano as Chief People Officer. These promotions underscore TOI's commitment to advancing its technology-enabled care delivery platform and fostering a mission-driven culture.
Rakesh Panda: Driving Technology Strategy
Rakesh Panda brings over 25 years of expertise in IT, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and enterprise software development. His previous leadership roles at tech giants like Cisco and Infosys position him well to guide TOI's technology strategy, focusing on:
- AI-enablement efforts
- Enterprise-level data privacy
- Security practices
Nolan Mariano: Enhancing People Operations
Nolan Mariano, with 18 years of experience in People Operations and organizational leadership, joined TOI in 2022. As Chief People Officer, he will oversee crucial HR functions including:
- HR Operations
- Total Rewards
- Learning and Development
- Talent Acquisition
Remarks from Leadership
Dr. Daniel Virnich, Chief Executive Officer at TOI, expressed his satisfaction regarding the promotions, stating, “I'm extremely pleased to promote two strong internal leaders into key roles at TOI as we continue to experience rapid growth and new ways of driving world-class community-based cancer care for our patients and payor partners.”
About The Oncology Institute
Founded in 2007, The Oncology Institute (NASDAQ: TOI) is committed to transforming oncology through value-based cancer care in community settings. TOI provides advanced, evidence-based cancer care to approximately 1.9 million patients, encompassing clinical trials, transfusions, and innovative care delivery models. With over 180 employed and affiliate clinicians operating from more than 100 clinics across five states, TOI is poised to redefine cancer care.