Strengthening health system performance: The role of private healthcare

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.

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.

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.