YEL Emerging Leaders Programme

Ministry of Health, Health Holding Company

Abdulelah AlShammari

Assistant of Hospital Director

Abdulelah AlShammari is a healthcare leader specializing in radiological sciences, healthcare quality, and health system transformation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Radiological Science and Imaging and has extensive leadership experience in radiology services, quality improvement, and healthcare project management within the Saudi healthcare system.

He has served in several leadership roles at Rafha Central Hospital and the Ministry of Health, contributing to initiatives in healthcare transformation, virtual health, and patient safety.

Royal Hospital, Oman

Abeer Al Hinai

Palliative Care Nurse specialist leader

Abeer Al Hinai is a Palliative Care Nurse Specialist at Royal Hospital, Oman, and an emerging healthcare leader dedicated to advancing patient-centred palliative care. She holds a Master’s degree in Management from Cardiff Metropolitan University (UK), a Fellowship and Diploma in Palliative Care, and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Cardiff University (UK).

With a strong background in oncology and palliative care, she focuses on quality improvement, service development, and workforce capacity building. Abeer also leads educational initiatives and mentors healthcare professionals to strengthen multidisciplinary palliative care practice. She has contributed to implementing Lean management and innovation practices that enhance patient experience, improve care delivery, and support compassionate care across hospital and community settings.

Cotabato Regional and Medical Center

Al-Nazaer A. Usop

Nurse Manager, Infection Preventionist, CQI Vice-Chairperson for Nursing and Allied Services at Cotabato Regional and Medical Center

Al-nazaer A. Usop is a highly accomplished nursing professional with a decade of experience spanning clinical practice, hospital administration, and nursing education. He currently serves as a Nurse Manager at the Cotabato Regional and Medical Center, a Level III tertiary teaching hospital in the Philippines, where he specializes in infection control and healthcare quality. Since March 2025, he has also held the leadership role of CQI Vice-Chairperson for Nursing and Allied Services.

A dedicated researcher, Al-nazaer has focused on Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), specifically regarding hand hygiene and Mpox response. His work has been accepted for presentation at various international forums in 2025 and 2026, including conferences in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Spain and Manila.

Beyond his clinical duties, Al-nazaer is a National Officer for the Association of Nursing Service Administrators of the Philippines (ANSAP) for the 2025–2028 term. He is also a Senior Member of the Royal Institution of Nurses International in Singapore and serves as an Ambassador for the Society of Internationally Educated Nurses in North America.

University Hospital Augsburg

Alexander Endreß

Head of Investment Controlling and Fixed Assets Accounting

Alex is as Head of Investment Controlling and Fixed Assets Accounting responsible for all actions concerning the long term assets, from planning to accounting. Additionally he is the Apprenticeship Officer for the Finance Department. Before his hospital career he gained experiences in banking, public auditing and grant financing.

He is curious about meeting open-minded people, collaborating on projects and growing both personally and professionally.

Alex holds a Bachelor‘s degree in Finance and Management and is currently pursuing a Master‘s degree in Corporate Management and Controlling.

Emirates Hospital Group

Anass Moutki

Group Deputy Director - Operations

With over 18 years experience in the healthcare sector, Anass Moutki brings a wealth of expertise in Business Transformation and Change Management. As a seasoned leader, he is committed to boosting productivity through team dynamics and Talent Development. He specialized in navigating business shifts, optimizing organizational structures, and enhancing Customer Experience. His innovative approach leverages information technology to pivot operations successfully. He excels in driving Revenue Generation, Profit Maximization, and EBITDA Growth through Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, and Contract Negotiations. His strengths in Team Leadership and Performance Improvement empowers him to lead effective Business Expansion and Restructuring initiatives. With a focus on tech integration and customer-centric strategies, he is poised to contribute to a team’s success and growth.

Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center

Anthony James F. Almazan

Nurse and Project Development Officer IV-Program Manager of the Newborn Screening Center

Anthony James F. Almazan is a Filipino Nurse and currently serving as Project Development Officer IV-Program Manager of the Newborn Screening Center – Northern Luzon in Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center. His work centers on strengthening newborn screening systems through data-driven program management, quality assurance initiatives, and multi-sector collaboration. He led and supported innovative strategies to improve program implementation and communication across healthcare networks in Northern Luzon. His contributions were part of the award-winning initiative recognized at the IHF World Hospital Congress 2025 in Geneva. As a participant in the International Hospital Federation YEL Programme, he aims to expand his leadership capacity in health innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable health systems.

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Tours

Camille Bretagne

Secretary General

Camille Bretagne is a healthcare executive driven by a strong commitment to public health and to the transformation of hospitals. She currently serves as Secretary‑General and Executive Director for Public Health and Emergency Care Divisions at the University Hospital of Tours, where she contributes to strategic leadership at both institutional and territorial levels. Her work focuses on developing innovative and resilient healthcare organisations, capable of responding to today’s challenges while staying true to their public service mission. Collaboration is central to her professional approach. She values collective leadership, open dialogue and multidisciplinary teamwork, and she is convinced that complex healthcare challenges can only be addressed through strong partnerships between professionals and institutions.

NHS England

Carissa Gilbert

Senior Programme Manager

Carissa Gilbert is a senior healthcare leader with over a decade of experience supporting high profile organisations including the National Health Service (NHS) England and the United States Department of Health and Human Services. She began her NHS career in quality improvement and project management within a trust before moving into national roles shaping policy and strategy, including the COVID-19 vaccination strategy.

She has delivered national programmes across urgent and emergency care, mental health, virtual wards and community services for the NHS. She has also shaped major policy initiatives, most recently leading work to improve the collection and use of mental health data in A&E, as well as leading the High Intensity Use programme to reduce emergency care pressures and support people with complex needs.

Her career spans the UK, US, the Caribbean and Europe, and she holds an MSc in International Health Management from Imperial College London and a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Societies from the University of Pennsylvania.

As part of the Young Executive Leaders (YEL) Programme, Carissa seeks to build relationships with rising healthcare leaders around the world and deepen her understanding of how health systems can improve access, cost and quality for their populations.

Saudi German Hospital Alexandria branch, Egypt

Dr Ahmad Hassan El-Taweel

Deputy Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Ahmad Hassan El-Taweel is a dynamic, results-oriented healthcare management professional with over 10 years of experience in hospital operations. Currently serving as the Deputy Chief Medical Officer at Saudi German Hospital, Alexandria, he oversees clinical governance and medical excellence across 11 departments. Dr. Ahmad is committed to fostering patient-centered care through the implementation of standard services consistent with the latest clinical guidelines and pathways. An MBA holder at the Arab Academy for Science and Technology, his expertise includes optimizing healthcare delivery, integrating evidence-based practices, and ensuring strict compliance with international regulatory standards such as JCI, ACHS, and GAHAR. 

Sheikh Shabout Medical City, Abu Dhabi

Dr Ahmed Almaazmi

Consultant Neonatologist

Dr Ahmed Almaazmi is a Consultant Neonatologist at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi, UAE. He is passionate about advancing neonatal and paediatric care through clinical excellence, education, and leadership. In addition to his work in neonatal intensive care, he has been actively involved in institutional initiatives focused on physician engagement, child protection, and healthcare innovation. Dr Almaazmi is committed to developing as a healthcare leader who can drive meaningful change at both the organizational and national levels.

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Lahore, Pakistan

Dr Alina Sadaf

Head of Department of Pediatric Oncology

Dr. Sadaf is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist who is currently head of her department at the largest cancer network in Pakistan. She completed her medical education from the Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan. She then moved to the United States of America where she completed her training in general pediatrics at the University of Florida, followed by training in pediatric hematology-oncology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. She moved back to Pakistan in 2021 to contribute to the advancement of pediatric oncology services.

As an executive board member of the Pakistan Society of Pediatric Oncology and inaugural chair of the National Pediatric Cancer Registration Program of Pakistan, she is committed to improving the outcomes for childhood cancer in the region. Her clinical and research interests are in sarcomas and rare cancers in children. She is also passionate about humanitarian health for refugee populations and is a NextGen Humanitarian Scholar on the CHH-Lancet Commission on Health, Conflict and Forced Displacement.

Through the YEL program, she aspires to improve her skills as a leader in healthcare, and forge meaningful connections with other healthcare leaders to make clinical, research, and humanitarian collaborations in the region a reality.

Apollo Adlux Hospital in Kochi, India

Dr Anjana Sudheesan

Deputy Managing Director

With Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians (MRCP) and a master's degree in healthcare management, Dr Anjana Sudheesan brings a powerful combination of clinical expertise and administrative leadership to everything she does.

Currently serving as Deputy Managing Director at Apollo Adlux Hospital in Kochi, India, Dr Anjana is part of the leadership team of a landmark institution — Founded by her family, Apollo Adlux represents a pioneering vision for world-class healthcare in the region, backed by the standards and legacy of one of Asia's largest and most trusted healthcare networks.

Dr Anjana's journey with Apollo Adlux is one of dedication and progressive leadership. She was part of the founding team that commissioned the hospital, contributing to its establishment from the ground up. She subsequently served as Deputy Medical Superintendent for two years before advancing to her current leadership role, reflecting her consistent impact, and growing expertise.

She is constantly driven by the aspiration to build high-performing healthcare environments that deliver exceptional patient outcomes, uphold the highest quality standards, and make a meaningful difference to the communities they serve.

M.P. Shah Hospital, Nairobi

Dr Benjamin Nzomo

Deputy Chief Medical Officer

Healthcare leadership/governance and financing expert with a proven record of championing and implementing efficient, equitable, and sustainable health programs to provide patient-centered quality healthcare services. A firm believer in the pillars of universal access, equity, and financial protection as being the cornerstones of a responsive healthcare system, one meant to promote and restore the health of a population.

Medcy Hospitals

Dr Brahmaji Naidu

Chief Operating Officer

Dr. Brahmaji Naidu is a seasoned healthcare professional with over a decade of experience in hospital administration, currently serving in a Chief Operating Officer (COO) capacity. He has extensive expertise in clinical governance, operational excellence, and strategic planning, with a strong track record of driving organizational performance and improving patient care outcomes.

He has worked across diverse healthcare environments, contributing to the development and expansion of multispecialty services while ensuring quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. His core areas of interest include change management, process optimization, and building high-performing healthcare teams.

Dr. Naidu is committed to advancing healthcare delivery through the adoption of global best practices and innovative management approaches.

In his free time, he enjoys travelling, staying active, and continuous learning through reading and professional development.

Oslo University Hospital, Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine

Dr Clara Bratholm

Head of Department and Consultant in the Department of Pediatric Allergy and Pulmonology

Dr Clara Bratholm is a senior consultant in paediatric pulmonology and serves as the head of the Department of Paediatric Allergy and Respiratory Medicine at Oslo University Hospital in Norway. In this role, she also oversees a specialized rehabilitation centre dedicated to children with chronic lung diseases. Alongside her clinical and leadership responsibilities, she is pursuing a PhD focused on advancing care for children with respiratory conditions. Her background includes substantial experience in organizational leadership, including serving as Vice President of the European Junior Doctors Association.

King Abdulaziz Hospital

Dr Deyaa Mukhtar

CEO of King Abdulaziz Hospital

Dr Deyaa Mukhtar is an Adult Rheumatology Consultant and healthcare executive with leadership experience in hospital management, clinical governance, and health system transformation in Saudi Arabia.

He served as Chief Executive Officer of King Abdulaziz Hospital in Makkah (2022–early 2026), where he led organizational transformation initiatives focused on quality improvement, operational excellence, and patient-centered care.

Previously, he held the role of Deputy Chief Medical Officer and Head of Medical Departments at Heraa General Hospital (2020–2022), overseeing multidisciplinary clinical services and strengthening medical governance.

Alongside his executive leadership roles, Dr Mukhtar continues his clinical practice as Rheumatology Service Lead (2022–present), contributing to the advancement of specialized rheumatology services and improved care pathways.

Dr Mukhtar is committed to advancing healthcare leadership and fostering international collaboration to strengthen health systems and improve patient outcomes.

Hospital Zdraveto Sofia, Bulgaria

Dr Dimitar Mitev

General Manager and Medical Doctor

Dr. Dimitar Mitev is a Medical Doctor and the General Manager of Hospital Zdraveto in Sofia, Bulgaria. Bridging clinical practice with executive leadership, his strategic focus encompasses Healthcare Management, Infrastructure Development, and the integration of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health solutions into clinical workflows.

With a clinical background in General Surgery, Dr. Mitev oversees comprehensive hospital operations. He is actively driving the hospital's digital transformation, focusing on AI-driven diagnostic tools, operational efficiency, and Longevity Medicine protocols, while ensuring rigorous compliance with European (GDPR) and national (NHIF) regulatory frameworks. Previously, he demonstrated critical crisis leadership by establishing and managing the hospital's dedicated COVID-19 unit during the pandemic.

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Dr Falak Sayed

Physician leader in Emergency Medicine and Occupational Health

Dr. Falak Sayed is a physician leader in Emergency Medicine and Occupational Health at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD), leading initiatives focused on workforce wellbeing and sustainable healthcare environments. She holds a Master’s in Clinical Education and chairs the Graduate Medical Education (GME) Wellness Committee, where she leads institution-wide efforts to measure and address trainee burnout and integrate wellbeing into medical education systems. She previously served as Core Faculty for the Emergency Medicine Residency Program, where her commitment to wellbeing in graduate medical education first took shape.

Dr. Sayed also serves as President of the Women’s Professional Staff Association at CCAD, representing more than 120 women physicians, and leads initiatives advancing mentorship, leadership development, and community building across the organization. She is particularly passionate about building systems that support physicians across the full arc of their careers and fostering professional communities where clinicians can thrive and sustain meaningful careers in medicine.

Granollers General Hospital

Dr Francesc Bas-Cutrina

Head of the Digestive Diseases Department

Francesc Bas-Cutrina is a Catalan gastroenterologist and healthcare manager. He currently serves as Head of the Digestive Diseases Department at Granollers General Hospital (Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain).

He holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of Barcelona, a PhD in Medicine and Translational Research, and a Master’s degree in Healthcare Management. His clinical and research focus includes digestive endoscopy and gastrointestinal diseases.

He has authored 18 scientific publications and has presented at both national and international conferences. He is also active in medical education, serving as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of the International University of Catalonia (UIC).

He also participates in professional organizations, contributing to healthcare leadership and policy initiatives in Catalonia. In addition, he coordinates colorectal cancer screening programs in the Vallès Oriental region and serves as a Board Member of the Barcelona Medical Association (CoMB).

IHC Pelni Hospital, Jakarta

Dr Laili Fathiyah

Hospital Director

Dr. Laili Fathiyah is a physician and healthcare leader with a strong background in public health and hospital management, with nearly a decade of experience in hospital leadership and administration. She earned her medical degree from YARSI University and a Master of Public Health from Universitas Gadjah Mada. She is currently pursuing further studies in Law to strengthen her expertise in healthcare governance and regulatory frameworks. In addition, she holds professional certifications in Quality in Healthcare from International Society for Quality in Health Care and Project Management from American Academy of Project Management.

Dr. Laili is actively involved in healthcare leadership within Indonesia Healthcare Corporation at RS Pelni, one of the hospitals under Indonesia’s largest state-owned hospital holding. Over the past nearly 10 years, she has been actively engaged in hospital management and has served in senior leadership roles as Hospital Director and Vice Director, contributing to strengthening hospital governance, strategic development, and service quality improvement.

She is particularly passionate about human resource development, corporate governance, quality improvement, continuous learning, and maternal and child health. Through her leadership and professional engagements, Dr. Laili continues to contribute to strengthening hospital management and advancing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare systems.

Specialty Emergency Services, Lusaka

Dr Namwiinga Malala Ndulo-Likando

Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Ndulo currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Specialty Emergency Services in Lusaka, with a strong focus on advancing patient-centered care and improving outcomes in chronic disease management.

Since beginning her medical career, she has built broad experience across family medicine, hospital care, and healthcare operations. Her work is driven by a passion for developing practical, sustainable solutions that support patients in managing long-term conditions and adhering to evolving, evidence-based treatment protocols.

She holds a BSc in Microbiology and MBChB from the University of Zambia, a Master’s in Family Medicine from the University of Edinburgh, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Endocrinology from the University of South Wales. Her background in laboratory science strengthens her clinical approach, allowing her to address medical challenges with both analytical depth and a well-rounded perspective.

In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Ndulo brings experience in medical underwriting and has a keen interest in global health and medical ethics, areas she sees as critical to building more effective and equitable healthcare systems.

She is actively involved in the broader medical community through her affiliations with the Zambia Association of Private Hospitals, where she currently serves as Secretary General, the Medical Women’s Association of Zambia, and the Zambia Institute of Directors.

Dr. Ndulo is recognized for her commitment to continuous learning, her strategic outlook, and her dedication to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

Medpark International Hospital, Chișinău

Dr Roman Ciubara

Deputy Medical Director

Roman Ciubara, MD, is the Deputy Medical Director at Medpark International Hospital in Chișinău. Dr. Ciubara is involved in the coordination and development of surgical services.
His background in anesthesiology and critical care provides him with a unique system-level perspective on perioperative medicine, patient safety, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Committed to continuous professional development, Dr. Ciubara has participated in international training programs, including internships in Belgium and France focused on perioperative care.
Known for his structured thinking, collaborative leadership style, and patient-centered mindset, Dr. Ciubara represents a new generation of physician-leaders dedicated to advancing modern healthcare management while maintaining a close connection to patient care.

Grooteschuur hospital

Dr Sabeeha Moosa

Medical Manager

Dr Sabeeha Moosa is a paediatrician and evolving Healthcare leader, combining clinical expertise with strategic leadership. With an FC Paed (SA), MMed (Paed), and an MBA in Healthcare Management, she is passionate about driving innovation, strengthening health systems, and advancing patient-centred care in the South African public sector.

Afghanistan Health Assessment Centre and Motahar Curative Hospital

Dr Sediqullah Sherzad

Head of Pediatric & Neonatology Departments, Medical Officer In charge of Afghanistan Health Assessment Centre

Dr Sediqullah Sherzad serves as a leader at the Afghanistan Health Assessment Centre and Motahar Curative Hospital, where he holds the roles of Head of Pediatrics and Neonatology and Medical In-Charge of the AHAC. He anchors core ethics in placing the patient at the center of care, acting with integrity, and delivering services that respect every community member.

Dr. Sherzad is distinguished by strong leadership and strategic capabilities. He brings a decade of experience as a clinician and in healthcare management within Afghanistan. He designed, implemented, and completed a professional development program focused on capacity building for Migration Staff, the first of its kind in Afghanistan. He is an active member of the International Panel Physician Association and was invited to the association’s international conference in Lisbon in 2025, marking Afghanistan’s first participation.

His ongoing professional development includes courses completed through UNITAR, IOM, and NIH. He also serves as a lecturer at medical university in Kabul. As a participant selected for the 2026 Young Executives Leaders (YEL) programme, he aims to advance his strategic capabilities in hospital and health-system governance, engage with global peers, promote ethical leadership in challenging environments, and build international networks to amplify Afghanistan’s health priorities on the world stage.

Apex Health

Dr Shwetha Akshaya

Group Director for Quality and Patient Safety

Mandaya Hospital Group, Indonesia

Dr Sonny Adi Wijaya

Corporate Quality & Risk Manager

Dr Sonny Adi Wijaya is a healthcare professional specializing in the development of integrated clinical services with patient experience. He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Tarumanagara University and furthered his expertise with a Master of Health in Hospital Administration Management from Hasanuddin University and received a Fellowship from the International Society for Quality in Healthcare.

He currently serves as Corporate Quality & Risk Manager with a specialization in solid organ or blood transplant and development services at Mandaya Hospital Headquarters. Dr. Sonny collaborates in the development of innovative clinical services.

Dr. Sonny is certified in Risk Management and Hospital Accreditation Assessment and transplant services. His experience enhances the quality of healthcare services, patient safety, and patient experience in hospitals. He combines his clinical background with administrative expertise to develop cutting-edge healthcare while maintaining high quality standards.

Through the IHF Young Executive Leadership Program, he aims to enhance collaboration with health leaders and contribute to the development of policies that provide quality health services.

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan & Hospitals Southern California & Hawaii

Emma Dolan

Chief of Staff

Emma Dolan is the Chief of Staff for the Regional President of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan & Hospitals, Southern California & Hawaii. In this role, she works closely with the region’s executive leadership team to drive performance and provide high-quality, affordable care to over 5 million KP members. She also co-directs the Southern California Administrative Fellowship Program.

Emma has been with KP since 2012, serving in several regional and local consulting roles across Northern and Southern California. Emma received her master’s degrees in public health and public policy from UC Berkeley in 2011. She lives in Southern California with her husband and three cats.

Hospoital das Clínicas da Universidade de São Paulo

Felipe Jordan Brino

Diretor Médico de Novos Negócios

Felipe Jordan Brino is a physician, healthcare executive, and innovation specialist. He serves as Medical Director of Business Development and works as an Innovation Consultant, with experience leading strategic projects and managing operations within major healthcare institutions in Brazil.

He is a physician specialized in Healthcare Management and a PhD candidate at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of São Paulo (USP). He holds an Executive MBA from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) and an MBA in HealthTech from FIAP. He has also completed executive education programs in Artificial Intelligence at Harvard and MIT, as well as a specialization in Venture Capital at Columbia University.

He is said to develop initiatives that connect technology, management, and healthcare delivery, focusing on digital health, data interoperability, and new business models in healthcare. He usually participates in national digital health transformation initiatives and is actively involved in global innovation networks, contributing to the development of more sustainable, efficient, and people-centered healthcare systems.

Horacio Oduber Hospital in Aruba

Fleur De Groot

Policy Advisor

Fleur is a dedicated healthcare professional currently serving as a Policy Advisor at the Horacio Oduber Hospital in Aruba. With an academic background in Health Sciences and Public Health, Fleur has transitioned into high-impact roles focusing on financial governance, operational efficiency, and hospital-wide strategic initiatives. Fleur is responsible for leading diverse projects, including the billing integration for the hospital's new Electronic Patient Record system and large-scale medical equipment procurement through strategic partnerships. She plays a pivotal role in translating clinical needs into actionable governance, securing the financial and policy support necessary for large-scale innovation. Beyond her operational responsibilities, Fleur is a strong advocate for lifestyle medicine and sustainable healthcare reform. She is deeply committed to advancing preventive health and the early detection of chronic diseases, viewing these as essential pillars for the future of healthcare.

NHG Health

Dr Benjamin Lee

Head, Group Planning

Benjamin (MBBS, MPH) is a public health-trained physician and Head of Group Planning at NHG Health, with a focus on advancing strategic priorities and organizational transformation within the healthcare system.

He works closely with senior leadership to shape and drive enterprise strategy, supporting the alignment of strategic priorities and initiatives across the organization. His portfolio spans corporate planning, performance management, governance and strategic coordination, with an emphasis on translating strategy into effective execution and sustainable outcomes.

Benjamin brings a systems perspective shaped by experience across clinical medicine, public health and healthcare strategy. He has contributed to both organizational and national healthcare initiatives spanning population health, policy development and healthcare transformation.

He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the National University of Singapore, a Master of Public Health from the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, where he was awarded the Lee Hin Peng Medal, and a Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine. He continues to maintain a connection with frontline care through sessional primary care practice.

Oslo University Hospitals

Ida Leunbach

Head of Department - Strategic Development

Ida Leunbach joined Oslo University Hospital in 2025 and leads the development of the hospital’s strategic roadmap, overseeing the prioritization of development resources as well as portfolio, project, and program management. She is a leader who combines structure and principles with practical solutions to drive tangible improvements.

Ida spent most of her career at one of the leading logistics companies in the Nordics, where she began as a management trainee and later held various roles in continuous improvement, innovation, automation, sourcing, portfolio management and strategy implementation.

She holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Business Administration from the Norwegian School of Economics. Ida is committed to ensuring that hospitals allocate scarce resources in ways that maximize benefits for the total patient population. She aims to bring insights from other industries into healthcare to enhance governance, delivery capabilities and adaptability to future demands.

Avenue Healthcare Town Medical Centre in Nairobi

Irene Okang’a

Branch Manager

Irene Okang’a is a dedicated healthcare professional with 19 years of experience in the healthcare industry.

She currently serves as Branch Manager at Avenue Healthcare Town Medical Centre in Nairobi-Kenya,where she made history as the first nurse to hold this leadership role. Irene’s practical leadership style ensures operational stability while empowering teams to deliver with clarity, efficiency, and accountability. She holds an MBA in Healthcare Management from Strathmore University and a BScN from Aga Khan University. Passionate about patient‑centered care and leadership excellence, Irene has been instrumental in expanding services and fostering growth at her medical center

Northern Sydney Local Health District

James Inglis

Director of Operations Integration

James Inglis is Director of Operations Integration at Northern Sydney Local Health District, where he leads strategic improvement and innovation programs across a health network comprising four hospitals and extensive community services, serving over one million people.

His work focuses on building partnerships across health, government and community organisations to deliver better care, including integrated models that support people to stay well at home rather than in hospital. He has particular expertise in bridging strategy and execution.

Before joining NSLHD, James spent seven years at Deloitte Australia, progressing from Consultant to Associate Director. He advised senior government and business executives across healthcare, aged care and disability services on strategy, operational improvement and transformation—including direct policy work with Commonwealth departments.

Sustainability Manager and Adjunct Instructor for the Health Systems Management Program

Jinia Sarkar

Rush University Medical Center

Jinia Sarkar is a Sustainability Manager at Rush University Medical Center and Adjunct Instructor for the Health Systems Management Program at Rush University. She currently focuses on leveraging data analysis and change management to mitigate climate change and promote sustainable purchasing practices. Prior to this role, she worked at Advisory Board, a health care consulting company within UnitedHealth Group where she implemented a green team to provide resources to hospitals and health care institutions to better understand how they can implement sustainability initiatives. She holds a Master of Science in environmental health from Harvard School of Public Health, with a focus on impacts of extreme weather, data analysis, gender dimensions of climate change, and sustainability. She is passionate about educating and empowering community members on planetary health

Unidade Local de Saúde de Santo António - Hospital de Santo António

Jorge Carvalho

Healthcare Manager

Jorge is a dedicated leader in healthcare, committed to driving innovation for value-based and sustainable outcomes. With 18-year career in the health sector, with higher education in clinical area and management (Hospital Manager), he has experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, optimizing hospital processes and implementing projects in the field of digital and robotics surgery. His leadership style is strategic, collaborative, focused on institutional efficiency and oriented to patient experience.

Currently, in managing the Digital and Robotics Surgery Center, he participates in the coordination and management of a program that has become a reference. This experience consolidated his ability to manage highly complex projects and enhance organizational impact through the integration of new technologies.

As part of the Young Executive Leaders (YEL) 2026 Programme, Jorge seeks to leverage global perspectives that will shape the future of healthcare.

Schüchtermann-Klinik Bad Rothenfelde, Germany

Julia Koers

Head of Revenue Management and Patient Administration

Julia Koers (B.Sc., M.A.)  is Head of Revenue Management and Patient Administration at Schüchtermann‑Klinik Bad Rothenfelde (Germany), a heart hospital with cardiology, cardiac surgery, and an affiliated rehabilitation clinic.

She leads teams covering patient admissions, clinical coding and billing, and oversees the end‑to‑end administrative revenue cycle.

With a payer‑side background in hospital billing audit, she focuses on securing and optimising hospital revenue through high coding and billing quality, reimbursement compliance, and audit‑ready processes.

She also supports budget preparation and negotiations with payers and collaborates with clinical and executive leaders on reimbursement‑relevant topics.

With leadership experience on both the payer and provider side, she brings a balanced perspective to reimbursement and revenue-cycle topics.

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi

Jyoti Bhayani

Head of Outreach Health Network

Jyoti Bhayani is a healthcare executive leading transformative initiatives across multi-site networks in East Africa. She currently heads the Outreach Health Network at Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi, overseeing 54 medical centres across Kenya and Uganda, where she drives digital health integration, service innovation, and system-wide performance improvement. Jyoti is passionate about leveraging data, strategic partnerships, and cross-border collaboration to strengthen health systems, deliver patient-centered care, and scale sustainable healthcare impact across the region.

Polish Hospital Federation

Karolina Kornowska

Director of Organizational Affairs

Director of Organizational Affairs at the Polish Hospital Federation. Liaison Officer at HOPE European Hospital Federation. Chief Operating Officer of the AI in Health Coalition and wZdrowiu LLC. Author of the first and only comprehensive review of Polish medical startups in Poland. Lecturer in postgraduate studies. Speaker-expert at national and international conferences. Karolina is also responsible for organizing international events, including conferences, industry reports, podcasts, and training courses on innovation in healthcare

Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai

Kushagra Vashishth

Chief of Operations

Kushagra Vashishth is the Chief of Operations at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai, India, where he leads large-scale quaternary-level hospital operations across efficiencies, patient experience, and system performance. Operating within one of the world’s most complex and rapidly evolving healthcare landscapes, he focuses on translating strategy into disciplined execution while strengthening healthcare systems to deliver consistent quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes at scale.

An engineer from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and a management graduate of the Indian School of Business (ISB), Kushagra brings a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare leadership, combining systems thinking, operational strategy, and technology-enabled innovation.

His extensive experience across healthcare and allied sectors, with a track record of leading P&L transformations, makes him adept at scaling hospital networks, and building innovative care delivery models across diverse settings. As part of the International Hospital Federation’s Young Executive Leaders Programme, he is particularly interested in advancing scalable models of healthcare delivery and collaborating with global peers to build resilient and high-performing health systems.

Mollet Hospital (Fundació Sanitària Mollet)

Laia Raich

Pharmacy Director

Laia Raich has been in charge of the Pharmacy Department at the Fundació Sanitària de Mollet (FSM) for one and a half years, where she is directly responsible for overall medication management and care-related medication protocols. She leads a team of 15 people.

She defines herself as a senior hospital pharmacist with experience in clinical pharmacy services within hospital settings. She specializes in medication management, clinical protocols, patient safety, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

As both a healthcare professional and a manager, she demonstrates strong leadership and teamwork skills, with a collaborative attitude and a commitment to providing close, efficient, and patient-centered care.

Cedars-Sinai

Maxwell Nicholson

Associate Director of Patient Experience

As the Associate Director of Patient Experience at Cedars-Sinai, Max Nicholson leads the Patient Experience (PX) team, overseeing PX efforts for the Cedars-Sinai main campus, Marina hospital, and associated Medical Practices.

In a previous role as Manager of Talent Management at Cedars-Sinai, Max led the development of Talent Planning, Employee Engagement, Compliance Training, and workforce analytics programs.

Max joined Cedars-Sinai in January 2020 after spending the prior 4 years with Fox Entertainment Group in various Human Resources and Organizational Development positions.

Max has an M.S. in Applied Psychology with an emphasis in Organizational Development from the University of Southern California, along with an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Oklahoma.

Brussels University Hospital

Mounia Gribi

Quality Officer

Mounia Gribi is a Quality Coordinator with six years of experience in a university hospital, currently working in a large academic hospital in Brussels. In this complex environment, she focuses on patient-centred care and continuous improvement across the organisation.

She specializes in quality management, organizational development, and process optimization, translating strategy into practical, data-driven improvements. By integrating Lean methodologies and evidence-based frameworks, she strengthens governance and streamlines care processes within multidisciplinary teams.

Mounia is known for her analytical approach and collaborative leadership, bringing stakeholders together to drive transformation projects and achieve measurable results. Alongside her  role within the hospital, she contributes to university‑level teaching on quality, Lean, and excellence in healthcare.

Kaiser Permanente

Nathalia Padua

Chief of Staff for National Hospital System Operations

Nathalia Padua, MHA, is a healthcare operations leader currently serving as Chief of Staff for National Hospital System Operations at Kaiser Permanente. She partners with senior leaders overseeing 40 hospitals and care delivery for more than 12.6 million members, supporting enterprise strategy, operational performance, and the implementation of scalable hospital models across inpatient and outpatient settings. Her work focuses on driving execution, standardization, and data‑driven decision‑making to improve access, quality, and affordability.

Nathalia joined Kaiser Permanente after building a career across healthcare delivery and health technology.  She has also held leadership roles in health technology companies, managing cross‑functional teams to scale digital platforms and analytics‑driven solutions. Nathalia holds a Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Utah, is Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified, and brings a balanced clinical, operational, and technology‑enabled perspective to healthcare leadership.

Cancer and Surgery Clinical Group at Guy’s & St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust

Rosie Batty

Deputy Director of Operations

Rosie is the Deputy Director of Operations in the Cancer and Surgery Clinical Group at Guy’s & St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT). Having started her career as a management consultant, in 2017 she made her move into the NHS as Urology General Manager at University College Hospital London (UCLH) and since then has worked in a range of senior operational roles across 3 different large London teaching hospitals.

In her current role, Rosie provides strategic and operational leadership across a complex portfolio of surgical and oncological services. This includes a focus on improving waiting list performance and strengthening delivery against key operational targets, ensuring patients receive timely, high-quality care. She also takes a driving role in the clinical group’s digital agenda, focusing on stabilising the use of a recently implemented electronic patient record (EPR) whilst championing innovation and adoption of new technologies. One of Rosie’s key leadership priorities is supporting and developing staff to succeed in an increasingly resource-constrained environment. She also has a particular interest in shaping future models of care that harness technological advances while ensuring services remain inclusive and accessible for all patients.

Royal Hospital, Oman

Sana Al Yafaey

Head of Clinical Dietetics

Sana Al Yafaey is the Head of Clinical Dietetics at Royal Hospital which is the biggest tertiary care hospital in sultante of Oman and was recognized as one of the Top 100 Women Leaders in the Middle East (2026 KSA) by verve management . Sana is "multipotentialite" and challenge-seeker, she specializes in transforming medical nutrition therapy and healthcare through technology and strategic leadership .Moreover, Sana is a certified ERM ( enterprise risk management Champion and Trainer) she establishes risk strategies, maintains departmental risk registers, and builds capacity through specialized workshops. Sana is an International Keynote Speaker and Global Trainercertified by BMJ and Global Priority. Sana Holds a Master’s degree in human nutrition and dietetics and a specialized Diploma in Patient-Centered Clinical Nutrition from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

She is a member committee of the employee health and wellbeing at the royal hospital and a member in the strategic sub committee as well she is a certified strategic planning consultant CPS, certified Key performance indicator consultant CKPIC and a certified balance score card consultant CBSC. Sana also holds a diploma in healthcare lean Management and 6sigma.

Sana is interested in preparing young women in healthcare leadership positions and transforming healthcare leadership research and advancements

Department of Health – Abu Dhabi

Shamma AlMutawa

Senior Analyst

Shamma AlMutawa is a Senior Analyst at the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, specializing in healthcare quality, policy design, and strategic program development. She has extensive experience leading high-impact initiatives that strengthen care models, improve patient outcomes, and enhance regulatory and operational performance across Abu Dhabi’s health system.

She currently leads the Abu Dhabi Homecare Model of Care project, overseeing the design and implementation of integrated, patient-centered services. Her work has transformed patient allocation into an automated, performance-driven model, improving efficiency, reducing turnaround times, and strengthening accountability. Shamma has also led key national initiatives, including the Substance Use Disorder Model of Care and Medical Tourism projects, where she developed treatment pathways, improved access to care, and established strategic cross-sector partnerships.

Her expertise spans healthcare regulation, digital transformation, and system resilience, including contributions to the integration of healthcare services into Abu Dhabi’s TAMM platform and the development of business continuity frameworks within regulatory operations.

Shamma holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management from the American University in Dubai and has completed multiple professional certifications in healthcare innovation, quality, and business continuity.

Evercare Hospital Lahore

Warda Abdul Jabbar

Quality and Patient Safety Coordinator

Warda Abdul Jabbar is a Certified Healthcare Quality Professional dedicated to enhancing patient safety and clinical excellence. Passionate about leadership and collaborative problem solving, she works to innovate and strengthen healthcare systems through shared learning and global engagement. Warda is excited to join the 2026 Young Executive Leaders (YEL) cohort.

IHH Healthcare

Yiwei Ng

Assistant Vice President, Group Medical & Quality

Yiwei is Assistant Vice President, Group Medical & Quality at IHH Healthcare, overseeing clinical outcomes, patient safety and value‑based healthcare across over 80 hospitals in 10 countries. She brings over a decade of experience spanning clinical pharmacy, public health and healthcare quality. She holds international accreditations in quality, patient safety, healthcare risk management and project management. Her career includes practice as a psychiatric clinical pharmacist, public health strategy work at Singapore’s Ministry of Health and cardiology‑related roles within a major healthcare cluster. At IHH Healthcare, under the leadership of the Group Chief Medical Officer, she leads initiatives in clinical governance, antimicrobial stewardship, clinical risk management and clinical excellence.