Dr. Junaid Ahmed
Chief Operating Officer (Aster Hospitals, UAE), Aster DM healthcare
Seasoned healthcare executive and board certified clinician with over 15 years of experience in Healthcare leadership. Carries a rich blend of clinical and managerial
expertise to his role as Chief Operating Officer Aster Hospitals UAE, driving operational
excellence and profitability across multiple high-performing healthcare units. Recognized
for turning around under performing assets, achieving international hospital rankings, and
delivering patient-centered smart healthcare solutions. As an expert in healthcare
economics and value based care, driven various initiatives in cost effectiveness, lean
operating models, and reimbursement models. Guided the company in transitioning from
volume-based to value-driven care models. As a part of the M&A committee, involved in
asset valuation, strategic planning, financial modeling and transactions.
As an entrepreneur for 5 years, designed and implemented innovative healthcare delivery
models to bridge access gaps in under served regions. Co-founded ‘Harrison Miller
Healthcare Ltd.’ to provided specialist led Emergency and critical care services across rural
India and other resource limited regions, thereby reducing mortality and morbidity
associated with critical illnesses by at least 30%. Worked with the Indian government to
execute a PPP model of healthcare delivery in Lakshadweep Islands, India. Founded a
health-tech venture to provide Tele-ICU services, Centralized monitoring systems and
curated care protocols. Experienced in greenfield and brownfield healthcare project and
commissioning. A passionate advocate for CSR, sustainability, and ESG awareness.
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
1 Healthcare Vertical Day 2025
Fireside Chat
How Doctors and AI are Learning to Co-Exist A candid conversation with tech leaders on trust, ethics, and the evolving role of human judgment in AI-augmented healthcare.
Moderator:
Dr. Abrar Abdulnabi - Director of Artificial Intelligence, Saal.ai
Speaker:
Dr. Junaid Ahmed - Chief Operating Officer , Aster Hospital
Abhinav Kumar - AVP - Information Security, NMC Healthcare