Global learning, local action for every patient

Dr Henry Gallardo

Dr Henry Gallardo is Director General of Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá (FSFB), Colombia.

After earning his medical degree he specialized in hospital management and in healthcare administration with an emphasis on social security systems.

Before his current role, Dr Gallardo was the Director of FSFB’s university hospital. He has also worked with Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices & Diagnostics as Health Economics and Reimbursement Director for Latin America and served as Health Director at Fundación Corona.

Dr Gallardo has served on various boards in private companies and is Vice President of the Colombian Hospital Association Board. He is also part of the editorial committee of its journal, Hospitalaria. Throughout his career, Dr Gallardo has lectured on healthcare systems at different universities and has published widely on topics related to the Colombian healthcare sector and its reform.

Dr Gallardo has been a member of the IHF Governing Council since October 2018. He was the IHF Treasurer between February 2022 and October 2023, and was elected as President-Designate in October 2023. He started his mandate as IHF President in November 2025.

Dr Kyung-Ha Ryu

Dr Natalia Allué

Dr. Natalia Allué is a healthcare executive with extensive experience in hospital management, healthcare leadership, and organizational transformation. She is committed to advancing patient-centred, sustainable, and value-based healthcare through innovation, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Her professional interests include healthcare transformation, organizational innovation, quality improvement, digital health, and environmental sustainability. She has led and contributed to initiatives that enhance patient experience, optimize clinical pathways, and promote greener healthcare systems, believing that innovation is most successful when driven by collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence.

Dr. Allué actively participates in international healthcare forums, sharing best practices and learning from professionals across diverse health systems. These experiences have strengthened her expertise in leadership, change management, and building resilient healthcare organizations capable of responding to future challenges.

She is also passionate about mentoring healthcare professionals, fostering collaborative cultures, and supporting the next generation of clinical leaders. Her leadership approach is grounded in empathy, transparency, and continuous improvement, with the aim of creating meaningful and lasting impact for patients, healthcare teams, and the wider community.

Dr Marc Boom

Marc Boom has served as president and CEO of Houston Methodist since 2012. The health system includes more than 2,700 beds, 35,000 employees, an academic medical center, a leading research institute, seven community hospitals, a continuing care hospital, two physician organizations, and more than 50 graduate medical education programs. Its flagship, Houston Methodist Hospital, has been named a U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll hospital nine times and ranked the No. 1 hospital in Texas for 14 consecutive years.

Houston Methodist is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Texas A&M University, and Rice University.

Dr. Boom earned degrees from The University of Texas at Austin, Baylor College of Medicine, and The Wharton School. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he became a national leader in vaccine advocacy and led the first U.S. hospital system to require vaccines for employees and physicians.

Mr David Entwistle

David Entwistle is President and CEO of Stanford Health Care (SHC). A recognized thought leader on AI and digital health innovation, hospital quality improvement, and sustainability in health care, David has more than two decades of experience leading top academic health systems. Since joining Stanford Health Care in 2016, he has driven major growth and transformation, strengthening SHC’s reputation as a leader in patient care, innovation, and community impact. Under his leadership, SHC has continued to achieve recognition for quality, safety, and excellence from Vizient, the Leapfrog Group, U.S. News & World Report, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The health system has also been recognized for health information technology innovation from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, and for nursing excellence through the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet program. David serves on the boards of Vizient and Redesign Health; and he is a past board member of the American Hospital Association, the Association of American Medical Colleges Council of Teaching Hospitals and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Prior to joining Stanford Health Care, David served for nine years as CEO of the University of Utah Hospital & Clinics (UUHC).

H.E. Mubaraka Ibrahim

Her Excellency Mubaraka Ibrahim, CIO & Chief AI Officer of Emirates Health Services has over 30 years of experience in IT driving digital transformation and AI across government entities. She has forged a bold vision for AI in government healthcare – creating a harmonized enterprise foundation that integrates innovation, ethics, scalability, and impact across the emirates.

Under her leadership, EHS has launched network-scale AI governance, widely deployed predictive models and enterprise AI platform and piloted latest technology in hospitals like AI agents, Digital twin etc.

Under her leadership Emirates Health Services has demonstrated how AI can deliver measurable, system-wide transformation across clinical, operational, and public health domains.

HE Mubaraka has led AI governance initiatives, developing the first responsible AI framework for government health entities. She has supporting UAE’s vision of building AI ready workforce by launching more than 10 AI training programs, which are developing AI capabilities at all levels. She launched ‘Masar Al Thakaa’ initiative, which has trained 6700+ government employees in AI skills. She led the development and launch of the Safe AI policy, which ensures that any AI systems implemented in EHS follow a strong governance framework to ensure safety.

Prof. Daijin Kim

Specialized in the Addiction psychiatry, with a particular emphasis on alcohol, nicotine, drug/behavioral addiction, and depression

As a CEO of DigitalPharm, a company specializing in digital therapeutic devices (DTx) and electronic medicine, focusing on various clinical trials and business model development

As a Chief of Smart Hospital, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital and Chairman of Information Convergence Institute, The Catholic University of Korea, managing integrating cutting-edge Information and Communication Technology (ICT) with healthcare to strengthen the competitiveness of its medical management system and establish strategies for an effective operation/management of the medical information system and CMC IT(Catholic Medical Center Information Technology) infrastructure

Mr Robert Mardini

Since 1 September 2024, Robert Mardini has been serving as CEO of the Geneva University Hospital (HUG), Switzerland’s largest university hospital. A leading institution in healthcare, research, and education, HUG employs more than 13,000 staff and operates with an annual budget of CHF 2.5 billion. In this role, Robert Mardini steers the institution’s strategic direction, working closely with the Board of Directors, political authorities, and key partners within the healthcare system.

Prior to this appointment, he led the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) from 2020 to 2024, overseeing humanitarian operations in more than 100 countries and managing a workforce of 20,000.

A graduate in civil and hydraulic engineering from École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), he joined the ICRC in 1997 as an engineer and held several senior leadership positions, including Deputy Director General, Regional Director for the Near and Middle East, and Head of Delegation to the United Nations.

He has received several distinctions, including the EPFL Alumni Award in 2020, and was elected to the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW) in 2021. He is also a member of the Geneva Diplomatic Club, the EPFL Strategic Advisory Board, and serves as Executive in Residence at IMD.

Prof. Dr Henriette Neumeyer

Prof. Neumeyer MD, MBA is the Vice-Chair of the Board of the German Hospital Federation and President of the European Hospital and Healthcare Federation (HOPE). She leads the German Hospital Federation’s Department of Political Affairs and Hospital Workforce.

Following her medical studies and a subsequent MBA, she worked as a consultant—primarily in the fields of medical technology and IT development—and holds professorship for Healthcare Management at a University of Applied Sciences.

Mr Jawad Qazi

Jawad Qazi is Group Chief Financial Officer of Evercare Group, a $1 billion healthcare fund managed by TPG, focused on making quality healthcare accessible across underserved and emerging markets in Africa and South Asia. He has more than 20 years of international finance, commercial and leadership experience and is driven by a fundamental belief that access to quality healthcare is a human right.

Jawad has played a key role in developing the Evercare platform, with experience spanning fund setup, M&A, financing and refinancing, hospital turnarounds, governance, technology and operational transformation. He has supported major healthcare acquisitions and exits and has a strong track record of working with hospital leadership teams to strengthen healthcare businesses.

As Group CFO, Jawad takes a highly operational approach to finance, working alongside portfolio teams to improve clinical quality, accessibility, financial performance and cash generation, while building sustainable healthcare businesses that positively impact the societies they serve. He chairs Audit & Risk and other key governance committees and champions the use of technology and AI to improve operational efficiency, decision-making and asset cashflows.

Jawad is a CIMA-qualified Chartered Management Accountant, graduate of Kingston Business School, London, and has completed Healthcare Management at Yale School of Management.

Dr Paul Quitiquit

Dr. Paul Adlai B. Quitiquit, MD, FPCS, FACS, FPSGS, MHA is a distinguished surgeon, professor, and hospital executive with over three decades of experience in clinical practice, academic teaching, and healthcare leadership. A Fellow of the Philippine College of Surgeons, the Philippine Society of General Surgeons, and the American College of Surgeons, he has combined surgical excellence with values‑driven governance to advance patient care, education, and sustainability.

Currently serving as Medical Center Chief of Saint Louis University – Sacred Heart Medical Center (SLU‑SHMC), he spearheaded a transformation that positioned the institution as a benchmark for innovation and sustainability. He commissioned a new medical center with world‑class technology, introduced electronic medical records, and launched ESG programs such as the Water is Life Project, solar energy installation, and green space development—achieving a significant reduction of CO₂ emmissions annually.
Under his leadership, SLU‑SHMC earned national and international recognition, including the PHAPI Safe Hospital Grand Champion, the International Hospital Federation Gold Award for Social and Environmental Sustainability, and Department of Tourism accreditation as a Green Hospital for Wellness. Guided by the hospital’s TRULY CARES values, Dr. Quitiquit continues to champion patient‑centered care, academic excellence, and environmental stewardship, inspiring healthcare leaders locally and globally.

Mr Simon Radmore

Simon is an experienced leader in the Australian public health system. Beginning his career as Occupational Therapist, Simon completed a Master of Health Service Management and transitioned to roles in project management and operational management.

In his current role as Executive Director of Strategy & Office of the Chief Executive in the Northern Sydney Local Health District, Simon is responsible for strategic leadership across a broad range of focus areas, including innovation, research, education, partnerships, integration, leadership development, Innovation Precinct development, corporate governance and value-based healthcare.

In 2025 Simon completed a Deeble Scholarship through the Australian Healthcare & Hospitals Association (AHHA) and was an International Hospital Federation (IHF) Young Executive Leader (YEL) program participant. Simon is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in the School of Population Health at the University of NSW (UNSW), an Associate Fellow, Australasian College of Health Service Management (AFCHSM), and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).

Mr Payman Roshan

Payman Roshan is the Senior Vice President and Area Manager for Kaiser Permanente Orange County, overseeing two Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and more than 20 medical office buildings serving nearly 600,000 members across Orange County, California. In this role, he leads hospital and ambulatory operations, strategic growth, workforce engagement, financial performance, and the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.

Payman joined Kaiser Permanente in 2005 as Regional Director of Clinical Technology, leading the management and maintenance of medical equipment throughout Southern California. In 2010, he became Assistant Medical Center Administrator for Support Services at Baldwin Park Medical Center and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2012. He later served as Senior Vice President and Area Manager for Panorama City and Antelope Valley Medical Centers, followed by Downey Medical Center, before assuming leadership of Orange County in 2022.

A passionate advocate for innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, Payman is committed to advancing healthcare delivery through technology, collaboration, and high-performing teams.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Mercer University, an MBA from National University, and completed Kaiser Permanente’s Executive Leadership Program at Harvard University.

Outside of work, Payman enjoys spending time with his wife, Afsaneh, and son, Nicholas.

Ms Sara Siegel

Sara is Deloitte’s Global Health Sector Leader and leads the health practice in the UK. This encapsulates the firm’s work with the payor and provider systems both publicly and privately funded.  Sara’s passion for health began when she moved to the UK in 2003 and was first exposed to the NHS.

Sara believes passionately in the mission of the NHS and sees the incredible value that a health service free at the point of need provides to society.  With her teams, she supports the NHS to do more and better with the resources at its disposal.  Some of Sara’s work includes supporting the government on its Coronavirus testing programme, and the introduction of robotic and cognitive automation to improve the speed and quality of NHS services and to release more time for direct patient care. It is the introduction and uptake of new innovative practices either pioneered by individuals or tested first in other health systems around the world that Sara most enjoys working with her NHS clients on.

In her global role, Sara is growing the firm’s presence in implementation of Electronic Health Records, and increasing the presence of AI and Generative AI in the firm’s work. She is also focused on health equity and sustainability and climate.

Sara is a trustee of the Peter Sowerby Foundation which supports healthcare causes and she is a trustee of the Conservation Collective, an environmental charity that promotes local teams working to solve environmental problems.

Adj. Prof. Kong Choong Tang

Adj. Prof Tang is the CEO of TTSH – the flagship hospital of NHG Health. With more than 2000 beds on HealthCity Novena Campus, TTSH serves the tertiary healthcare needs of 1.5 million residents in Central-North, Singapore as part of the regional health system helmed by NHG Health.

As CEO, Adj. Prof Tang drives the hospital’s long term plan (TTSH 2030) to achieve excellence in Tertiary Care and Academic Health, enabled through digital and workforce transformation and also redevelopment of the campus, as part of Phase 2 of the HealthCity Novena Masterplan.

Adj. Prof Tang also brings with him a wealth of experience managing people and systems, from his career in the Singapore Armed Forces where he last served as a Brigadier General, holding the appointment of Chief of Medical Corps from 2015-2019.

Dr Karan Thakur

Dr Karan Thakur is the Group Vice President – Corporate Affairs & Sustainability for the Apollo Hospitals Group. He manages the Group’s external engagements including government and industry liaison along with the Healthcare Sustainability & ESG divisions.

He is a seasoned healthcare administrator with two decades of experience in the field of health policy, hospital operations, projects, health communications and healthcare sustainability & ESG.

He is an alumnus of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore and National Law University, New Delhi. He was the 2022 Global Fellow from India for the Eisenhower Fellowships. In 2024 he was awarded the prestigious Chevening Gurukul Fellowship for Leadership and Excellence at the University of Oxford in the UK.

Dr Thakur authored the Handbook of Healthcare Sustainability and ESG, the first of kind book for practitioners and administrators on sustainability and climate and health. In April 2026, he released his second book, The Connected Clinician, which explores how clinicians can harness the power of the digital world to enhance their professional growth.

Dr Sami Al Farsi

Dr. Sami Al Farsi is a Senior Consultant in Pediatric Emergency Medicine and currently serves as the Director General of the National Center for Women and Children’s Health at the Ministry of Health in Oman.

He graduated from medical school in 1997 and joined the Royal Hospital, Ministry of Health, in 1999 as a pediatric resident. He subsequently pursued advanced training in Canada, completing a fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and a fellowship in Pediatric Intensive Care at the Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario in London, Ontario.
Dr. Al Farsi worked as a pediatric emergency physician and pediatric intensivist. In 2015, he was appointed Director of the Child Health Department at the Royal Hospital.

In 2022, he was appointed Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Hospital, Oman’s apex tertiary referral center. Since March 2025, he has been serving as Director General of the National Center for Women and Children’s Health at the Ministry of Health.

Dr. Al Farsi actively contributes to several national committees. Internationally, he has been a member of the International Hospital Federation (IHF) Governing Council since January 2023 and serves on the Audit and Finance Committee.

Dr Fawzi Al-Hammouri

• Chairman of the Private Hospitals Association, Jordan
• Chairman of the board & GM of the Specialty Hospital
• Board member of the Health Care Accreditation Council (HCAC)
• Founder and Honorary President of Global Healthcare Travel Council (GHTC)
• Chairman of the Global Health and Relief Initiative
• Former member of the International Hospital Federation Governing Council

Consultant Pediatrics, Endocrinology and Diabetes, FRCP (UK) Al-Hammouri serves as the Chairman of the Private Hospitals Association in Jordan, and made qualitative progress in the performance of private hospitals. As a result of his efforts, in 2023 the UNWTO declared “Jordan as a Regional Hub for Medical and wellness Tourism” in addition to the IMTJ award “Jordan as the best medical tourism destination”.

Dr. Al-Hammouri was the president of the Global Healthcare Travel Council (GHTC) from 2015 until 2017. He is one of the founding members and he is now the honorary president of GHTC.

He was ranked from the Top Healthcare Leaders in the Middle East for the years 2025, 2024, 2023 by Forbes Middle East.

Mrs Sophie Beaupère

Sophie Beaupère, a hospital director by training, graduated from the École des Hautes Études en Santé Publique (EHESP), Sciences Po Paris, and holds a Master’s degree in Public Management from Paris Dauphine University. Since January 2020, she has served as the General Delegate of Unicancer, the French National Federation of Comprehensive Cancer Centers (CLCCs). In this role, she contributes to the strategic program initiated by the Federation’s President, Professor Jean-Yves Blay, and works to promote the CLCCs’ model of governance, values, and proposals, while also highlighting the many innovations developed within the centers and coordinating their efforts in the fight against cancer. She previously served as Deputy CEO of the Léon Bérard Center in Lyon and Director of Operations and Finance at Gustave Roussy in Villejuif. From 2015 to 2020, she was also Vice President of the Association of Hospital Directors (ADH).

Mr José Bento

José Bento e Silva is the Chief Executive Officer of Ribera Portugal and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hospital de Cascais, one of Portugal’s leading public hospitals. With over two decades of experience in healthcare management, he has held senior leadership positions across hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations in both the public and private sectors.

His executive career includes leadership roles at Escala Braga, responsible for managing Braga Hospital under a public-private partnership model, and at Lusíadas Saúde, one of Portugal’s largest private healthcare groups, where he served as a Board Director from 2014 to 2022. Since 2023, he has led Ribera Portugal, promoting innovation, operational excellence, sustainability, and value-based healthcare.

José Bento e Silva holds a background in management and economics, complemented by executive education at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Porto (FEP), Universidade Católica Portuguesa, and Stanford University. In addition to his executive responsibilities, he has worked as a lecturer and consultant, contributing to the development of healthcare leadership and management practices.

Mr Noel Cárdenas

Noel J. Cárdenas, FACHE, is senior vice president/CEO of Memorial Hermann Southeast and Pearland Hospitals in Houston and Chair of the ACHE Board of Governors.

Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, he has held multiple leadership roles within ACHE, including Governor, Regent for the Army, and president of the ACHE–SouthEast Texas Chapter, along with service on several committees.

Before his current role, Mr. Cárdenas was vice president of Operations/COO at Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital from 2015 to 2020. His earlier career includes service in the U.S. Army and Texas National Guard, where he held executive and command positions such as CEO/hospital commander at Reynolds Army Community Hospital; COO at Brooke Army Medical Center; CEO/commander of the 421st Multifunctional Medical Battalion in Germany and Iraq; and COO roles at Evans Army Community Hospital and Raymond W. Bliss Army Health Center.

He serves on the boards of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, Pearland Chamber of Commerce, Brazoria County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the Texas A&M School of Public Health External Advisory Council.

He holds a Master of Healthcare Administration from Baylor University and a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Texas at Austin.

Mr Juan Gabriel Cendales

Dr. Juan Gabriel Cendales is a specialist in Internal Medicine from Universidad El Bosque, holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from INALDE Business School, Universidad de La Sabana, and is currently a master’s candidate in Journalism and Digital Communication at Universidad de La Sabana.

His career combines clinical expertise, business acumen, and strategic leadership in healthcare. He has been recognized for advancing management models focused on clinical excellence, innovation, sustainability, and institutional transformation.

As Executive Director of Fundación Cardioinfantil – LaCardio, he leads a high-complexity academic medical center recognized nationally and internationally for excellence in cardiovascular medicine, transplantation, research, medical education, and social impact.

Prof. Wonchul Cha

Prof. Wonchul Cha is a renowned physician at Samsung Medical Center with 20+ years in emergency medicine and 10+ in informatics. He led the hospital’s HIMSS Stage 7 validation, driving digital innovation.

Mrs Toseef Din

Dr. Toseef Din is a distinguished healthcare leader with 24 years of experience, including 14 years shaping Kenya’s private health sector. As CEO of M.P. Shah Hospital, she is recognised for compassionate leadership, calm presence in complex environments, and commitment to sustainable, patient-centred systems. Her work spans healthcare transformation, sustainability, leadership development, and governance, including service on the International Hospital Federation Governing Council, the United Nations Global Compact, and two Presidential Taskforces on National Disaster Response and Human Resources for Health. Toseef is an ACCA and CPA professional with a Master’s in Financial Management and is pursuing a Doctorate in Business and Management. Her thought leadership focuses on women’s empowerment, mental health, sustainable healthcare, and ethical leadership. A reflective introvert, she draws strength from her family and enjoys journalling, travel, forest walks, and coffee moments. Her leadership mantra, “Keep learning. Keep growing. Keep becoming,” guides her work and inspires others. She has received numerous honours, including Top CEO of the Year by Women on Boards Network, recognition among Kenya’s 50 Most Influential CEOs, and the Melvin Jones Fellowship for outstanding leadership and service. She remains committed to developing leaders who build resilient, equitable, innovative health systems for future generations together.

Ms Cathy Easter

Ms. Easter is responsible for global operations, corporate strategy, business development and community engagement. Key responsibilities include establishing global strategies for Houston Methodist, as well as leading international consulting projects. Houston Methodist has one of the largest international patient programs in the United States where she provides executive oversight while leading global brand and business development.

She has been instrumental in expanding Houston Methodist’s global footprint to include eleven offices throughout Latin America and the Middle East.  In addition to her global responsibilities Ms. Easter leads strategic initiatives related to market share growth within the United States through regional business development, strategic partnerships, and direct to employer offerings.

Additionally, she leads Houston Methodist Community Benefits department and grantmaking program focused on partnerships with local Federally Qualified Health Centers, free clinics, specialty services and mental health providers to ensure access to care as well as addressing social determinants of health. She is also the preceptor for the Administrative Fellows Program which is focused on developing healthcare’s future leaders.

She has been recognized for her global and community leadership, she serves on a number of Boards of Directors and is a frequent speaker on global business and health care related topics.

Dr Ahmed El-Sobky

Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky is a distinguished leader of Healthcare in Egypt. Currently serving as the chairman of the Egypt Healthcare Authority since 2020, he has initiated healthcare sector transformation by adopting the universal health insurance system, aiming to improve the quality of healthcare services and ensure affordability and accessibility. In addition, he contributes effectively to global health as a Member of the UHC2030 Steering Committee and IHF Governing Council.

His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Diagnostic Radiology, Master’s of Clinical Service Operations from Harvard Medical School. Additionally, he obtained an Executive Diploma in Public-Private Partnership in Healthcare from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. As well as a Master’s degree in Public Policy and an MBA in Business Administration and Management, Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and strategic capabilities to his roles

Prof. Dr Jaroslaw J. Fedorowski

President & CEO – Polish Hospital Federation #PFSz. Treasurer & Member of the Executive Committee of the Governing Council – International Hospital Federation #IHF (Geneva). Governor – European Hospital and Healthcare Federation #HOPE (Brussels)
Medical doctor with international board certifications in cardiology, internal medicine, and managed care. Global healthcare executive, former hospital management company CEO and board member. University professor with strong academic foundation, holding two doctorate degrees, as well as MBA in healthcare administration earned from institutions in Poland and the United States.

His academic affiliations include Zamoyski Academy in Poland (est. 1594) the University of Vermont College of Medicine in the USA (est. 1791) and the University of Split School of Medicine in Croatia. In addition to his international leadership roles, Prof. Fedorowski serves as the Chairman of the Healthcare Poland Foundation, Chairman of the Polish Association of Physician Managers, President of the Polish Association of Managed Care and Vice President of the Association of Innovative Technologies for Health (Poland).
He is a licensed yacht captain and sailing instructor. He is also a drummer at “Kardioband” R&B music group in Poland.

Mr Bill Gassen

Bill Gassen is president and CEO of Sanford Health, an $12.5 billion integrated health system serving communities primarily across the upper Midwest.

Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Sanford Health is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Sanford Health serves over 2 million patients and 415,000 health plan members. The integrated health system has 59 medical centers, 55,000 employees, 4,500 Sanford physicians and advanced practice providers, 500 clinical investigators and research scientists, 145 senior care communities and world clinics in 5 countries around the globe.

In 2025, Gassen was elected as chair-elect designate of the American Hospital Association (AHA) Board of Trustees. In 2027, he will serve as chair of the AHA Board, the top-elected official of the national organization that represents America’s hospitals and health systems and works to advance health care across the country. Gassen has served on the AHA Board of Trustees since 2024.

Dr Tarang Gianchandani

A clinician-turned-strategist, Dr. Tarang Gianchandani blends 25+ years of global experience with a bold vision for the future of healthcare. An alumna of Lady Hardinge Medical College and the National University of Singapore, she trained in Orthopaedics before moving into hospital leadership across Singapore and India.

Her journey spans strategic roles with Singapore’s Ministry of Health, Changi General Hospital, Alexandra Hospital, and leadership of large tertiary care hospitals in India. Today, as CEO of Reliance Foundation Hospital, she leads one of India’s most advanced quaternary care institutions.

A future-forward leader, Dr. Tarang champions digital health, AI-enabled systems, and tech-enabled care models to drive operational excellence, clinical outcomes, and experiences.

She has been honoured with several recognitions, including the Newsweek Top CEO Circle 2025, Excellence in Healthcare Leadership 2026, Best Healthcare CEO of the Year 2026, Women Excellence Award 2025 and Healthcare Impact Person 2024. Yet, what she values most is the trust she has earned from patients and the ability to inspire teams toward a shared purpose.
Rooted in systems thinking, compassionate leadership, and innovation, Dr. Tarang believes the hospitals of tomorrow will be built not just with steel and software, but with purpose, people, and empathy.

Dr Dini Handayani

Dr. Dini Handayani, MARS, FISQua, FIPC is a healthcare executive with over two decades of experience in hospital leadership, healthcare quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical governance. She currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Mayapada Healthcare Group, leading initiatives in clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and the implementation of international healthcare standards.

Dr. Dini graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia and earned her Master of Hospital Administration from Universitas Indonesia. She is a Fellow of the International Society for Quality in Health Care (FISQua) and a Fellow of the Institute of Palliative Medicine (FIPC) through an international fellowship program in collaboration with St Christopher’s Hospice, United Kingdom.

She has held key leadership positions, including Chief Executive Officer of Medistra Hospital and Quality Assurance Director of Awal Bros Hospital Group. She is also an International Surveyor for Joint Commission International (JCI) and a member of the National Patient Safety Committee of the Indonesian Ministry of Health, actively contributing to healthcare quality and patient safety advancement.

Mr John Haupert

John Haupert is President and CEO of Grady Health System in Atlanta, GA USA. Haupert began his tenure at Grady in October 2011. Grady Health System is the safety net healthcare system serving Fulton and DeKalb Counties in Georgia. Grady is the primary Level I trauma center and burn center for the Atlanta metropolitan area. In addition, Grady is home to many nationally recognized clinical services including the Marcus Neuroscience and Stroke Center, the Correll Cardiac Center, the Georgia Cancer Center for Excellence, Hughes-Spalding Children’s Hospital and Grady EMS. Grady also serves as the primary training site for the Morehouse and Emory Schools of Medicine.

Haupert is a board-certified Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives and recipient of the ACHE Gold Medal. The Gold Medal Award is the highest honor bestowed by the American College of Healthcare Executives on outstanding leaders who have made significant contributions to the healthcare profession.

John is a former Chair of the American Hospital Association Board of Trustees as well as America’s Essential Hospitals and the Georgia Hospital Association. John became the ninth Georgia hospital leader since 1978 to receive the Georgia Hospital Association Gold Honor Award.

Mr Joseph Hazel

Joseph Hazel is a distinguished leader in the healthcare industry with over 30 years of C-suite experience across Africa, Europe, the UK, and the Middle East. In February 2023, he joined Apex Health to spearhead the development of an integrated, collaborative private healthcare group portfolio, focusing on the MENA region. Under his leadership, Apex Health has transformed from a leading private 260-bed hospital in Qatar in 2022 to now operating 8 hospitals across 4 countries. Joseph’s strategic acumen is driving unparalleled growth and innovation, and most recently has been appointed as member of the Advisory Board for the Arab Hospitals Federation. Prior to this, Joseph spent 7 years at Mediclinic Middle East as the COO for Abu Dhabi, where he played a crucial role in elevating healthcare standards and operational excellence. Joseph holds an MSc in Healthcare Economics, Policy, and Management from the London School of Economics, an MBA, and a Diploma in Management from the Open University. He has further honed his expertise with certificates in Managing Healthcare Delivery and Strategy Execution from Harvard Business School, as well as completing director training at the Institute of Directors and leadership training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

Mr Shane Jackson

Shane Jackson is president of Jackson Healthcare, the trusted authority in healthcare talent and workforce solutions and parent company to many of the healthcare industry’s leading brands that serve over 20 million patients each year. Championing its mission of improving the delivery of patient care and the lives of everyone it touches, he has led the organization through growth that has landed it on the Forbes® list of America’s Top Private Companies; placement on the Fortune® 100 Best Companies to Work For® and Best Workplaces in Health Care™ lists; a spot on the PEOPLE® Companies that Care list; and a decade of Great Place To Work® certification.

Shane is the author of two books – This Is the Thing: About Life, Joy, and Owning Your Purpose, an Amazon best seller – and Fostering Culture: A Leader’s Guide to Purposefully Shaping Culture. He also has written about leadership and workplace culture for Fast Company and Forbes and shares insights on ShaneJackson.com.

Shane also champions Jackson Healthcare’s LoveLifts community impact platform that partners with more than 450 nonprofit organizations annually to make a positive impact in local and global communities. He also serves as vice chair of the leader-led goBeyondProfit business initiative.

Ms Barbara Walczyk Joers

Barbara Walczyk Joers has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare since late 2013, leading one of the nation’s premier pediatric specialty organizations dedicated to children and young adults with complex, rare and traumatic musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. A mission-driven and collaborative leader, she is focused on transforming child health through highly specialized care, inclusive support systems, and improved access for children with disabilities and medical complexity.

With more than 25 years of healthcare experience, Barbara brings deep expertise in strategic performance, organizational transformation, and health policy and advocacy. She has held leadership roles across pediatric and adult care settings, including academic medical centers, community health systems, and independent children’s hospitals. Under her leadership, Gillette Children’s has expanded its reach, modernized facilities and technology, and strengthened its role as a national leader in multidisciplinary care, research integration, and advocacy.

A recognized thought leader, Barbara serves on the Boards of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Medical Alley Association, and the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, and is active in organizations including the American Hospital Association. She holds degrees from Marymount University and The George Washington University and completed the Wharton Corporate Governance certificate.

H.E. Mishal Julfar

H.E. Mishal Abdulkarim Julfar is the Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS), bringing over 25 years of leadership in emergency medical services. A graduate of Mohammed Bin Rashid Leadership Program, he has guided DCAS to become a global benchmark in pre-hospital ambulance services.

Under his leadership, DCAS significantly enhanced its emergency ambulance response capabilities and operational reach. He played a vital role during the COVID-19 pandemic, representing Dubai Ambulance in the Command and Control Center Committee, helping to shape and implement Dubai’s medical emergency response. He is an active member of both the Event Security Committee and the Dubai Emergency Medicine Strategy Committee, leading the medical planning and coordination for global events such as Expo 2020 and COP28 in collaboration with strategic partners.

Mr. Julfar led Dubai Ambulance’s innovation efforts as head of the Dubai 10X team, positioning the organization at the forefront of future-ready medical response. He is also a graduate of the first batch of Emergency Ambulance Services studies in Dubai, underlining his deep-rooted experience and pioneering role in the field.

DCAS provides five core services: emergency medical services, patient transfers, event coverage, community awareness programs, and professional licensing.

Mr Rashid Khalani

Rashid Khalani is the Chief Executive Officer of the Aga Khan University Hospital, a position he has held since February 2022. Previously, he served as the Chief Finance Officer of the Hospital.

A Finance and Business professional by training, Mr. Khalani has had a long and distinguished career with the Aga Khan University and the Aga Khan Development Network for over 20 years. In that period, he has held various positions in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tanzania and since August 2012, in Kenya.

Mr Khalani holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and has also completed the Harvard Kennedy School’s Adaptive Leadership programme.

Dr Zeenat Khan

Dr. Zeenat Khan is the Regional Chief Executive Officer of Aga Khan Health Services in East Africa, overseeing five hospitals and50 outreach centers. She also serves as the AKDN Health System Coordinator for Quality and Patient Safety across East Africa andAsia, and leads the AKU Kampala Campus project.

With over 35 years of healthcare experience, Dr. Khan brings deep expertise in hospital andnursing administration, quality improvement, and patient safety. She has led major hospital planning and construction projects across East Africa, including in Dar es Salaam, Kisumu, Mombasa, and Kampala. Her work spans both academic and non-academic hospital settings, with a strong focus on integrating clinical and non-clinical functions.

Dr. Khan is a Joint Commission International (JCI) Surveyor and serves on multiple hospital boards, including as a Governing Council Member of the International Hospital Federation.

She holds a Doctorate from Johns Hopkins University, a Master’s in Healthcare Administration from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School, and is a proud alumna of the Aga Khan University School of Nursing. Her global work has provided her with rich insights into diverse healthcare systems and cultural contexts.

Dr Jaseong Koo

Dr. Jaseong Koo is a board-certified OB-GYN and Chairman of Eunsung Medical Foundation, overseeing 12 Good Hospital Network facilities in South Korea. He earned his M.D. from Pusan National University, M.S. from Yonsei University, and an MBA from The Wharton School. After working as a McKinsey consultant, he joined the foundation in 2012. As a partner at Digital Healthcare Partners (DHP), Dr. Koo actively fosters healthcare startups and drives hospital innovation through technology integration.

Dr Fei-Peng Lee

Dr. Fei-Peng Lee has served as President of the Taiwan Hospital Association (THA) since 2023, leading more than 200 member hospitals and healthcare institutions in advancing healthcare quality, policy, and international collaboration. He is also an Emeritus Professor and Trustee of Taipei Medical University, where he has contributed extensively to medical education, academic leadership, and professional development.

Dr. Lee earned his MD degree from Taipei Medical University and completed his residency training in Otorhinolaryngology at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, where he later served as a Visiting Doctor. He subsequently joined Taipei Medical University as a Professor in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and went on to serve as President of the Taiwan Society of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, promoting academic exchange and professional advancement in the field.

Ms Margaret Lee

Margaret is a healthcare leader with three decades of experience, from critical care nurse to CEO of Alexandra Hospital (AH). She leads the hospital’s transformation, blending heritage with innovation whilst advancing compassionate care, workforce wellbeing, and system-wide change across AH and the National University Health System (NUHS).

As AH’s founding Chief Culture Officer, Margaret established the hospital’s identity as a learning, innovative organisation by embedding the WE CARE outward‑mindset culture, strengthening values of psychological safety, empathy, and shared purpose. A certified Outward Mindset facilitator, she has cultivated collaborative leadership and relational trust across NUHS.

As AH’s founding Chief Nurse, she pioneered the Future of Alex Nursing strategy, expanding nursing practice across settings to integrate care seamlessly, while building sustainable capabilities through education, mentorship, and shared governance. She spearheaded AH’s Manpower Optimisation strategy, introducing flexible workforce models and agile practices to enhance resilience.

Deeply committed to patient partnership, Margaret served on the NUHS Patient Advocacy Steering Committee and currently contributes to the PROVE Steering Committee on patient‑reported outcomes. A Harvard Business School Advanced Management Programme alumna and Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality, she has been honoured with the President’s Award for Nurses and multiple Public Administration Medals.

Dr Wang-Jun Lee

Dr Lee is one of the most influential persons in the Korean healthcare sector. He is the Chairman and CEO of Myongji Medical Foundation, and runs one more acute hospital and three long-term care facilities.  Also, he is the Chief Executive Officer of Korea’s most influential healthcare news and publishing company, ‘The Korean Doctors’ Weekly’, founded in 1992.

As the Vice-President of the Korean Hospital Association, he is also the Chairman of the Korea Healthcare Congress – which is the top healthcare congress in Asia.

He is also the immediate Past President of the Korean Society for Quality in Healthcare (KOSQua). Recently, he has been passionately involved in diverse national activities related to infection control and vaccine development during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr Lee graduated from the Seoul National University, College of Medicine. He achieved Board of Surgery in Seoul National University Hospital. He was awarded a PhD degree from the same university.

Dr Lee joined the IHF Governing Council in May 2024 and  was elected as IHF President Designate in November 2025.

Dr Susan Moffatt-Bruce

Dr Susan D. Moffatt-Bruce, MD, FRCSC, PhD, MBA, MBOE, FACS, is Divisional President, Beth Israel Lahey Health, and President of Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington, responsible for leading all operational aspects of the academic medical center regarded for its clinic model of care. In 2024, she led the launch of the UMass Chan-Lahey Regional Medical School campus in Burlington, furthering Lahey’s advancement as a learning health system.

Prior to Joining Lahey in 2023, Dr. Moffatt-Bruce served as Chief Executive Officer of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and Royal College International and was a faculty member and professor at the University of Ottawa. Previously, she served as executive director at The Ohio State University (OSU) Wexner Medical Center.

Dr Moffatt-Bruce was honored with the American Medical Association Women Physicians Section Inspiration Award in 2023, was named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s Women Hospital Presidents and CEOs to Know for both 2024 and 2025 and was recognized as one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts in 2024 and 2025. Recently she has been honored as one of the Boston Business Journal’s 2025 Icon Award recipients as part of the Women Who Mean Business program.

Dr Dominique Savio Mugenzi

Dr. Dominique Savio Mugenzi is a Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, entrepreneur, and health systems leader in Rwanda. He is the Owner and Managing Director of Ejo Heza Surgical Centre, a Specialized Hospital founded in 2016 as Rwanda’s first private surgical facility. Under his leadership, Ejo Heza has grown into a center of excellence providing high-quality surgical care in partnership with the Ministry of Health, insurers, and international organizations including Smile Train.

Dr. Mugenzi also serves as Chairperson of the Rwanda Private Medical Facilities Association, where he promotes collaboration, quality standards, and public-private engagement in healthcare delivery.

Before establishing Ejo Heza Surgical Centre, Dr. Mugenzi worked for 18 years at Kigali University Teaching Hospital, gaining extensive clinical and academic experience in orthopedic surgery. His career reflects a commitment to expanding access to safe, timely, and excellent surgical services in Rwanda and in the region.

Dr Prem Kumar Nair

Dr Prem Kumar Nair was appointed Group CEO of IHH Healthcare on 1 October 2023, where he leads a team of 76,000 employees to realise IHH’s vision to be the world’s most trusted healthcare services network.

Dr Nair sets the strategic direction for the sustainable growth of IHH’s global network which today comprises 190 healthcare facilities, including 89 hospitals, in 10 countries. Guided by its Care. For Good. aspiration, Dr Nair continues to build on the IHH portfolio of reputable brands including Acibadem, Gleneagles, Fortis, Island, Mount Elizabeth, Pantai, Parkway and Prince Court- to touch lives and transform care globally.

Before his role as Group CEO, he served as CEO of IHH Singapore since 2020, where he played a pivotal role in strategic growth and international outreach. Prior to that, Dr Nair was with Raffles Medical Group for 27 years, where he held concurrent roles as Chief Corporate Officer, and Managing Director for Singapore Healthcare.

He is also a Justice of the Peace and an Adjunct Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore’s Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health. Dr Nair also serves as a Member of the Board of Governors for Sidra Medicine (Qatar).

Mr Miguel Paiva

Miguel Paiva holds a degree in Economics from the Faculty of Economics of the University of Porto. He completed the coursework component of the Master’s in Health Services Management at ISCTE and a postgraduate degree in Hospital Management and Administration at Universidade Portucalense. He also completed the National Defence Auditors Course 2018/2019 at the Institute for National Defence (IDN), and has extensive additional training in the fields of economics and management, particularly in healthcare.He is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Local Health Unit (ULS) of São José, based in Lisbon, one of the largest in the country. Prior to this, he served as Chairman of the ULS Entre o Douro e Vouga, an entity within the National Health Service responsible for managing the hospitals of S. Sebastião (Santa Maria da Feira), S. João da Madeira, S. Miguel (Oliveira de Azeméis), and Francisco Zagalo (Ovar), as well as primary healthcare units across the municipalities of Santa Maria da Feira, Oliveira de Azeméis, Ovar, Arouca, Vale de Cambra, and S. João da Madeira. He has also held senior leadership positions in other organizations within the Ministry of Health, as well as in a private healthcare unit.

Dr Jonathan Perlin

Jonathan B. Perlin, MD, PhD, is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Joint Commission enterprise, which includes Joint Commission, Joint Commission International (JCI), and the National Quality Forum (NQF). Previously, as President, Clinical Operations, and Chief Medical Officer, HCA Healthcare, Dr. Perlin led clinicians, data scientists and researchers in developing a learning health system model for improving care across 189 hospitals. His team’s work achieved national recognition for preventing elective pre-term deliveries, reducing maternal mortality, increasing sepsis survival, and developing public-private-academic partnerships for improving infection prevention and treating COVID-19. Before HCA, Dr. Perlin was Under Secretary for Health in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). He led VA to national prominence for the first national electronic health record and benchmark clinical performance. An elected member of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), he has co-chaired initiatives on digital health, combatting opioids and sustainable healthcare. He has served on numerous boards and commissions (including MedPAC and the CBO Panel of Health Advisors) and holds faculty appointments at Vanderbilt University as a Clinical Professor of Health Policy and at Virginia Commonwealth University as an Adjunct Professor of Health Administration.

Dr Howard Podolsky

Dr. Howard S. Podolsky is a distinguished physician executive with over 25 years of leadership experience across healthcare management, clinical practice, and health law. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the State University of New York at Buffalo, his Juris Doctor as a dean’s scholar from Saint Louis University School of Law, and his MBA from Washington University’s Olin School of Business.

As Chief Executive Officer of Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH), Dr. Podolsky oversees one of the most prominent healthcare joint ventures in the world, driving excellence in clinical outcomes, operational performance, and patient experience. His career spans senior leadership roles, including Group CEO of HC1/Cambridge Medical and Rehabilitation Centers (Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates), Group Chief of Staff at Abu Dhabi Health Services, and executive roles in the United States, including Vice President of Medical Underwriting for American General Life Companies. Dr. Podolsky pioneered the development of the first physician-led ACO in the United States. He also serves as chairman of The Cabin, the leading provider of addiction medicine rehabilitation in Southeast Asia. Dr. Podolsky continues to advance healthcare transformation, strengthen organizational performance, and deliver sustainable value to patients, providers, and stakeholders worldwide.

Adj. Prof. Mark Puhaindran

Adj. Prof Mark Puhaindran graduated from the National University of Singapore, and did his specialty training in Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery at the National University Hospital, leading to his specialist accreditation in Hand Surgery. Following this, he was awarded the Health Manpower Development (HMDP) Award and did a fellowship in Musculoskeletal Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre in New York, USA. Adj Prof Puhaindran was Head of the Department of Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery from 2021 to 2024 and took over as Chairman of the Medical Board at the end of 2024.

Dr Emmanuel Rupert

Dr Emmanuel Rupert is the Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of Narayana Health since 2019. A graduate of Banaras Hindu University, he joined Narayana Health in 2000 as Chief Consultant in Anaesthesia and Director of Academic Services. Over the years, he has served in several roles including clinician, medical administrator, and Group Medical Director before assuming his current leadership position.

Dr Rupert is widely recognized for transforming clinical expertise into strategic healthcare leadership. During the COVID-19 pandemic, his leadership strengthened clinical capacity, improved cost management, and streamlined operations, enabling the organization to recover quickly and sustain growth.

He has overseen multiple greenfield and brownfield expansions while guiding Narayana Health into a new era of healthcare innovation. A strong advocate of technology-driven healthcare, he is leading initiatives to integrate data analytics, artificial intelligence, and Iot to build a digitally enabled healthcare ecosystem.

Under his leadership, Narayana Health achieved enterprise-level accreditation from Joint Commission International, reinforcing its commitment to quality, patient safety, and clinical excellence across its healthcare network.

Prof. Vincent Sai

Prof Sai brings over 25 years’ experience in primary care, population health management and large-scale healthcare transformation. As Group CEO and Partner of Modality Partnership, he has led the development and delivery of at-scale primary and community care models and advised health systems nationally and internationally. His experience is particularly relevant to translating strategy into practical operating models, integrating services across organisational boundaries and using data, digital, workforce and partnership approaches to improve population outcomes.

Dr Olga Schiopu

Olga Schiopu is a physician and healthcare executive with more than 15 years of leadership experience in hospital management. She is the Chief Executive Officer of Medpark International Hospital, Moldova’s first and largest multidisciplinary private hospital. Beginning her career at Medpark as a neurologist, she advanced through clinical and executive leadership roles, including Medical Director, before becoming CEO.

Under her leadership, Medpark has strengthened its position through international quality standards, digital transformation, sustainability initiatives, and regional healthcare partnerships. Beyond her role at Medpark, Olga actively contributes to the development of Moldova’s healthcare system through professional associations, public-private dialogue, and policy discussions focused on quality of care, patient safety, healthcare financing, workforce development, and innovation. She is also an active participant in European healthcare management forums, advocating for patient-centered care, collaboration, and sustainable healthcare transformation.

Mr Christian Schuhmacher

Christian Schuhmacher is a seasoned healthcare executive and board director with over 20 years of international experience in healthcare investments, management, and strategy. As the Founder and Managing Director of Swissglobal Advisory, he provides strategic advisory services to healthcare investors and organizations across the Middle East, Europe, and beyond.

Christian holds multiple board positions, including Executive Chairman of Emirates Hospital Group Dubai Board, Non-Executive Board Member at VAMED Switzerland and smc Hospital Group in Saudi Arabia, and Non-Executive Director at Awali Hospital in Bahrain. Previously, as Managing Director at VAMED, he played a key role in expanding the international footprint of the healthcare service vertical across the Middle East, South-East Asia, and Africa. His expertise includes healthcare management, turnarounds, and growth strategies, as well as operational transformation and clinical strategy. He has successfully led major healthcare institutions, including King’s College Hospital London in Dubai and Mediclinic City Hospital Dubai, driving sustainable growth and innovation.
With a Master of Law from the University of Basel and an Executive MBA from the University of St. Gallen, Christian combines legal, financial, and operational acumen to drive sustainable growth in the healthcare sector.

Dr Klaus Schuster

Klaus Schuster asserts that the synergy between private-sector innovation and clinical excellence is fundamental to a thriving global health ecosystem. As Group CEO of VITREA Group, he leads one of Europe’s premier specialized rehabilitation providers. Under his leadership, VITREA operates over 80 facilities across the DACH region, where a dedicated team of 14,000 employees care for more than 220,000 patients annually.

A trained physician specializing in internal medicine and nephrology, Klaus brings nearly 30 years of healthcare expertise to the global stage. He uniquely bridges the gap between deep clinical knowledge and strategic operational leadership. His session, “Private Healthcare’s Unique Contribution to a Successful Healthcare Sector,” draws on his experience leading VITREA’s landmark 2024 transition into an independent, high-growth healthcare enterprise backed by PAI Partners and Fresenius. He has since accelerated the group’s expansion via the 2025 acquisition of the Paracelsus group and a fundamental restructuring of the organization’s leadership and digital infrastructure.

Drawing on leadership roles at Roche and CARIS Life Sciences, Klaus champions standardized processes and digitalization to deliver scalable, high-quality clinical care. He is currently driving VITREA’s ambitious “Strategy 2030+” to establish the organization as Europe’s preeminent rehabilitation provider through innovation and disciplined, strategic growth.

Prof. Anupam Sibal

Prof. Anupam Sibal (MD, FIMSA, FIAP, FRCP (Glasg), FRCP (Lon), FRCPCH, FAAP) is the Group Medical Director of Apollo Hospitals Group, India’s largest healthcare provider with 75 hospitals and 300 clinics.

Prof Sibal established the division of pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology in 1997 at Apollo Hospital, Delhi. He helped set up the first successful pediatric liver transplant program in India at Apollo Delhi in 1998. The Apollo Hospitals have performed more than 5000 liver transplants, of which 645 are pediatric.

Prof. Sibal served as the President of Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (GAPIO) from 2020 – 2022. The organization aims is to bring together 1.4 million physicians of Indian origin in the world on one professional platform from 57 countries.

Prof Sibal is on the Editorial Board of 3 Journals and has 171 publications. He has edited a Textbook of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.
His book on parenting, “Is Your Child Ready to face the World?” is a national best seller. He comments regularly in the print and electronic media on healthcare, pediatrics, leadership and parenting.

Ms Priya Singh

Priya Singh serves as Stanford Medicine’s Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer, and Senior Associate Dean – an enterprise-wide role across the $17 billion academic health system where she leads strategic planning, global strategy, industry relations, and public relations/communications. She came to this position with extensive multi-disciplinary experience, having held leadership roles at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Oracle, and Levi Strauss & Co.

Leveraging her tenure across academia, technology, and retail, Priya spearheaded Stanford Medicine’s inaugural strategic plan, uniting education, research, and clinical care to enhance patient outcomes, expedite research breakthroughs, and streamline educational offerings. As part of her role, she advises Stanford’s senior leaders, including CEOs and deans, and builds cross-functional teams for matrixed projects.

Priya’s career includes managing global business operations, assessing international market potential, and executive education initiatives. She founded the Stanford Ignite program, providing essential business training and resources to entrepreneurs and start-ups in emerging markets. Additionally, she played a pivotal role in establishing the Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies.

Recognized for her leadership and impact, Priya has been honored by Becker’s Hospital Review, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women, McKinsey’s Most Influential Women, and the Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Women of Influence.

Dr Cardinale Smith

Cardinale B. Smith, MD, PhD, FASCO is the Chief Medical Officer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center where she provides executive leadership for quality and safety, medical staff affairs, patient experience, regulatory readiness, and enterprise clinical operations. She is a board-certified medical oncologist and palliative care physician whose clinical expertise focuses on thoracic oncology and serious illness care.

A nationally recognized physician-scientist and health services researcher, Dr. Smith’s work centers on improving the quality and equity of cancer care delivery, with particular emphasis on health disparities, serious illness communication, implicit bias, and patient-clinician communication. Her research has been supported by the NIH, the American Cancer Society, and multiple foundations, and she currently serves as principal investigator on several grants focused on equitable models of cancer care delivery and interventions to improve outcomes for historically marginalized populations. Dr. Smith has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and is widely recognized for her leadership in healthcare quality, patient-centered care, and high-reliability organizational strategy. In 2026, she was named one of the hospital and health system Chief Medical Officers to know by Becker’s Hospital Review.

Dr Muna Tahlak

Dr. Muna Tahlak is a highly respected healthcare leader, clinician, and academic, currently serving as the Chief Medical Officer and Vice Provost at Dubai Health. She is also an Adjunct Faculty member at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai.

Dr. Tahlak has achieved several historic milestones in her career, including becoming the first Arab woman to serve as President of the International Hospital Federation. She previously served as the Regional Trustee for Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean Region at the International Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FIGO) from 2021 to 2023 and is the past President of the Emirates Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society.

A Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr. Tahlak is the first Emirati woman to complete her specialty training at Johns Hopkins Hospital, USA. She is American Board Certified, a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and holds an Executive Master of Public Administration from the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government.

Since joining Latifa Women and Children Hospital in 2006, Dr. Tahlak has remained deeply committed to advancing women’s health, medical education, and patient‑centred care, and is widely admired as a mentor, speaker, and advocate for healthcare excellence.

Dr Simon Tang

Dr Simon Tang is currently the Cluster Chief Executive of New Territories East Cluster of the Hospital Authority. He oversees hospitals and institutions that provide public health care services to residents of Shatin, Tai Po and North District. The cluster also provides tertiary and quaternary services to the entire population of Hong Kong. At the same period, he also served as the Hospital Chief Executive of the Prince of Wales Hospital which was also a teaching hospital of the CUHK Medicine.

Prior to this current appointment, Dr Tang is the Director (Cluster Services) of the Hong Kong Hospital Authority. As the Director (Cluster Services), Dr Tang’s main work portfolio includes overseeing service operation and transformation, encompassing cross-cluster coordination and performance, mission critical system-wide plans/programmes, clinical programmes for chronic diseases, drug standardization and utilization policy, as well as ensuring optimal business support services. In addition, Dr Tang also oversees the medical, nursing and allied health grades management and development.

Dr Jeannie Tey

Jeannie Tey brings nearly 20 years of expertise in public health policy and administration to her role as Group Sustainability Lead, NHG Health She is also Senior Consultant in the Department of Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine, and serves as Director of Corporate Planning and Chief Sustainability Officer at Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

Her career is focused on improving population health, shaping health policy, and strengthening health systems. Jeannie has contributed to the development and implementation of health initiatives at both local and national levels.

At NHG Health, Jeannie leads the Sustainability Office, which establishes group sustainability policy and coordinates sustainability efforts across NHG Health institutions. At Tan Tock Seng Hospital, she champions preventive health strategies and steers the hospital’s strategic growth. Her recent work emphasises healthcare sustainability — promoting a systems-based approach that delivers co-benefits for health and the environment. By embedding sustainability into health-systems management, she aims to improve health outcomes while protecting the environment. She is particularly interested in enabling sustained behaviour change and leveraging innovative solutions to address contemporary healthcare challenges.

Dr Michael Ugwueke

Michael O. Ugwueke, DHA, FACHE, is president and CEO of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, Tennessee, and Chair-Elect of the ACHE Board of Governors.

Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, he has held multiple leadership roles within ACHE, including Governor, Regent-at-Large for District 4, and as a member of multiple committees.

Dr. Ugwueke joined Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in 2007 as system senior vice president/CEO of Methodist South Hospital. He went on to lead both Methodist North and South Hospitals, served as president/COO from 2013 to 2017, and became CEO in 2017. Earlier in his career, he held leadership positions with Provena Health, MedStar Health, and Sarasota Memorial Hospital, focusing on operations, strategy, and planning.

He serves on the boards of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the National Civil Rights Museum, and the American Hospital Association, and is immediate past chair of the Tennessee Hospital Association.

Dr. Ugwueke has received numerous honors, including ACHE’s Distinguished Service Award and recognition among Modern Healthcare’s Top 25 Minority Executives. He holds a doctorate from the Medical University of South Carolina, a Master of Healthcare Administration from Emory University, and a bachelor’s degree from Shaw University.

Ms Tamara Biedermann Villagra

Tamara Biedermann is a healthcare leader and specialist in neurorehabilitation and integrated care, currently serving as Health Director at Fundació Aspace Catalunya. She is responsible for overseeing healthcare services for children and adults with cerebral palsy, complex neurodevelopmental disorders, and multiple disabilities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care across the continuum of services.

With extensive experience in multidisciplinary care, rehabilitation, and healthcare management, Tamara has played a key role in developing innovative models that integrate health, social, and educational services to address the complex needs of individuals with disabilities and their families. Her work focuses on improving clinical outcomes, care coordination, patient experience, and service sustainability within publicly funded systems.

At Fundació Aspace Catalunya, she contributes to the design and implementation of pioneering initiatives in early intervention, neurorehabilitation, and integrated care, including projects that promote innovation, digital transformation, and evidence-based practice. Her professional interests include paediatric and adult neurorehabilitation, integrated care models, quality improvement, patient safety, and healthcare innovation for people with complex disabilities.

Dr Jacco Vroegop

Graduated in healthcare and politics. As an energetic leader skilled in building bridges, change-, and healthcare management. Experienced board director with a demonstrated history of working in the international hospital & private health care industry. Since 2020 CEO of the Horacio Oduber Hospital of Aruba. And since 2025 governing council member of the International Hospital Federation (IHF).

Ms Juliette Waterhouse

Juliette is the Executive Chair and CEO of Hong Anh Healthcare Group, where she is building a fully integrated healthcare ecosystem in Ho Chi Minh City and across southern Vietnam. The system encompasses GP clinics and pharmacies; homecare services; nursing homes; step-down facilities; a wellness and rehabilitation centre; a training, research and innovation hub; and a world-class hospital being designed to deliver international standards of medical excellence to Vietnam.

This healthcare ecosystem is being developed through the capital investment of Real Capital London, a UK-based single family office where Juliette is the Principal. She focuses on investments that generate sustainable financial returns while delivering meaningful social impact. Driven by a deep commitment to improving healthcare accessibility, Juliette invests in transformative healthcare and medical education initiatives across Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

In addition to her professional work, she is a passionate art collector and serves as the founder of the Hong Anh Foundation, a charity dedicated to fighting incurable diseases, advancing education, and supporting communities in deprived and disaster-affected areas of Vietnam, particularly those impacted by typhoons and floods.

Dr Charles Wiener

Charles Wiener, M.D. is President of Johns Hopkins Medicine International (JHMI) and Professor of Medicine and Physiology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr Wiener oversees Johns Hopkins Medicine’s international enterprises, developing sustainable, innovative collaborations that raise the standard of health care around the world and providing personalized care for diverse populations. JHMI serves as global ambassador of the Hopkins Medicine mission, leveraging its’extensive knowledge base in medicine, nursing, public health, medical education, research and health care administration to deliver medicine across the globe.

At Johns Hopkins he has won multiple teaching and mentorship awards, and was the Chair of the committee that created the School of Medicine Genes to Society curriculum. Dr. Wiener has authored the last five editions of the Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, and is the co-host of Harrison’s PodClass.

He is a graduate of Duke University and the University of Miami School of Medicine. He completed Internal Medicine residency at the University of Washington, Research Fellowship at Hammersmith Hospital, and Pulmonary/Critical Care fellowship at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Wiener continues to practice clinically in the Johns Hopkins Hospital Medical Intensive Care Unit.

Ms Soo Min Wong

As Group Chief Financial Officer of the National University Health System (NUHS), Ms Wong Soo Min leads the development of the financial and business strategies, while ensuring effective internal controls and ongoing financial sustainability of NUHS. She also oversees the Enterprise Risk Management, working closely with the institutions to ensure that they have the robust framework in place.

As the Corporate Office Chief of Staff, she assists the Chief Executive in shaping strategies and leading the integration efforts of NUHS. Ms Wong has held senior leadership positions in both Finance and Operations in technology multinationals like Hewlett Packard Inc, Micron Technology Inc and an Intel-Micron Joint Venture, with experience encompassing business partnership and analytics, development and implementation of transformation initiatives, mergers & acquisitions, start-up operations, supply chain, quality and partners’ management. She has extensive experience in finance where she led worldwide teams in facilitating the transparency of financial performance across institutions, working with senior leaders and key stakeholders to drive improved performance and ensuring that business decisions are grounded in sound analysis with the appropriate accountability.

Ms Wong holds a Bachelor of Accountancy degree from the National University of Singapore and is a Chartered Accountant of Singapore.

Mr Andrey Yanovsky

CEO of United Medical Group.

MBA in Strategic Management from Kingston University, UK.

Over 30 years of executive management experience in international companies.

Under his leadership since 2014, UMG has strengthened its position as a leading international, multidisciplinary medical services provider currently operating in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Russia.