A seasoned healthcare management professional, Dr. Nitish Shetty comes with close to two decades of leadership experience across various hospital chains
Dr Nitish Shetty Appointed As CEO Of Aster DM Healthcare India
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.
For more than 23 years, Dr. Nitish Shetty has specialized in strategic planning and management. Over last 8 years he has played a significant part in the commissioning and establishment of numerous projects including Aster CMI Hospital, Aster RV Hospital, Aster Whitefield Hospital and Aster clinics at Bangalore. He has also taken charge of Aster Labs recently.
Commenting on his appointment, Dr. Nitish Shetty stated, “Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Azad Moopen, Aster DM Healthcare has emerged as one of the fastest growing healthcare brands in India. With a presence across 5 States, it has emerged as one of the major integrated healthcare players in the region providing primary to quaternary care services with a strong presence across hospitals, clinics, labs, pharmacies, homecare and digital health. Our quest to make the finest of clinical excellence services delivered by India’s leading medical experts, easily accessible to people, has resulted in the integration of technology and digital enabled solutions into the core of our operations. I am delighted to take on this new responsibility and work alongside our teams of committed healthcare professionals to continue shaping Aster India’s growth story.”
