Surya Hospitals has named Dr Santy Sajan as its new Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), entrusting her with overseeing the hospital network’s growth strategy, operational performance, clinical standards and organisational development.
In her new position, Dr Sajan will lead the Group’s next phase of expansion while focusing on improving healthcare delivery, strengthening institutional capabilities and advancing patient-centred services.
Extensive Experience in Healthcare Leadership
Dr Sajan brings significant experience in hospital administration, strategic planning and healthcare operations. She has previously held leadership positions at several major healthcare organisations, including Apollo Hospitals, Aster DM Healthcare, Paras Healthcare and Columbia Asia Hospitals.
Before joining Surya Hospitals, she was associated with Sabine Hospitals. Her professional experience includes managing hospital operations, improving organisational performance and supporting institutional growth.
Focus on Expansion, Digital Transformation and Clinical Excellence
As Group CEO, Dr Sajan will work towards strengthening Surya Hospitals’ operational framework and supporting its expansion plans. Her responsibilities will include building effective leadership teams, improving service delivery and maintaining high standards of clinical quality and patient safety.
Digital transformation will also form part of her agenda, with an emphasis on technology adoption and data-driven decision-making to improve operational efficiency.
The Group also plans to strengthen specialised clinical services while continuing its focus on medical education, professional training, research and innovation.
Leadership Highlights Future Growth Priorities
Welcoming the appointment, Dr Bhupendra Avasthi, Chairman and Managing Director of Surya Hospitals, highlighted the organisation’s more than four-decade history of providing specialised healthcare services for women and children.
He said Dr Sajan’s experience in healthcare management and organisational transformation would contribute to strengthening the hospital network, expanding its capabilities and improving patient care.
Dr Amit Kakar, Director of Surya Hospitals and Managing Partner, Head of Asia, at Novo Holdings, also expressed confidence in her leadership. He emphasised the importance of operational improvements, digital enablement and specialised healthcare services in supporting the Group’s long-term development.
Dr Sajan Outlines Key Priorities
Commenting on her appointment, Dr Sajan said she looks forward to working with the hospital network’s doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals to build on its existing foundation.
She identified sustainable growth, clinical excellence, operational efficiency, digital adoption and patient experience as key areas of focus.
She also emphasised continued investment in workforce development, academics, training, research and innovation to support specialised healthcare services.
The appointment comes as Surya Hospitals prepares to strengthen its institutional capabilities and pursue its next phase of development, with continued emphasis on quality, safety and healthcare services for women and children.