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Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the GCC and India, has appointed Dr Nitish Shetty as chief executive officer of its India business. In this capacity, Dr Shetty will oversee the company’s overall India operations and lead the growth of Aster DM Healthcare in India.
Dr. Nitish Shetty joined Aster DM Healthcare in 2014, taking charge as the CEO of Aster CMI Hospital in Bengaluru and then rose to become the Regional Director of Aster Hospitals in Karnataka and Maharashtra, alongside assuming responsibility as a Director for Aster Labs. His promotion to the role of CEO of Aster DM Healthcare India is in alignment with the Group’s strategy to further strengthen Aster DM Healthcare’s presence in the country. Before joining Aster, Dr. Shetty worked for some of the reputed healthcare companies in India including BGS Global and Narayana Hrudayalaya.
Commenting on the new appointment, Dr. Azad Moopen, founder chairman and managing director, Aster DM Healthcare said, “We are excited to welcome Dr. Nitish Shetty to the position of CEO for the India operations of Aster DM healthcare. Dr. Nitish has a proven track record of success and has been instrumental in growing our Karnataka operations to become a leading provider in the state. We are confident that in his new role, Dr. Nitish will take Aster to newer heights.
Also promoted was Farhan Yasin to the role of vice president – Kerala and Tamil Nadu who will also manage Aster’s Retail business in India which consists of pharmacies, labs, clinics and homecare.”
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