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Aster DM Healthcare has appointed Mohamed Alshamari as the new chief executive of Aster Hospitals and Clinics in Saudi Arabia. This appointment aligns with Aster DM Healthcare’s strategic expansion plans and commitment to improving the healthcare landscape in the Kingdom.
Alshamari brings nearly two decades of experience in healthcare and insurance, with expertise in healthcare strategy, consulting, investment, and operations management. He has held leadership positions at organizations such as Aramco, SABIC, Royal Commission Hospital, MedGulf, and Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib. Prior to joining Aster, he served as the sports medicine adviser at the Saudi Ministry of Sports. In his new role, Alshamari will oversee planning, strategy, development, growth expansion, service delivery, and key partnerships. He will report to Alisha Moopen, managing director and group CEO of Aster DM Healthcare, and work closely with functional leads to ensure the successful execution of strategic objectives.
Moopen said: “We are glad to welcome Mohamed Alshamari as the CEO of Aster Hospitals and Clinics in Saudi Arabia. His extensive experience in healthcare and insurance, combined with his strategic outlook and leadership, will be instrumental in driving our growth and the vision that we have for Aster’s expansion in the Kingdom.”
Alshamari said: “I am thrilled to join Aster DM Healthcare and contribute to its vision of transforming healthcare in Saudi Arabia. The company’s commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centric care has been pivotal in establishing Aster as a trusted name in the healthcare industry.”
With Aster’s 37-year legacy of 16 hospitals, 121 clinics and 306 pharmacies in the region, we are well-positioned to build the same trust in the Kingdom and continue driving the transformation of healthcare. I look forward to leveraging my experience and insights to support the team, drive further growth, and achieve new milestones for Aster DM Healthcare in Saudi Arabia.”
Recently, Aster DM Healthcare expanded Aster Sanad Hospital in Riyadh to 200 beds with the launch of a Grand Wing building.