Shaista Asif
Co-Founder & Group COO of PureHealth
Shaista Asif, the Co-Founder and Group Chief Operating Officer of PureHealth, has been instrumental in the growth and diversification of the company's portfolio. Under her guidance, PureHealth has expanded its reach beyond the U.A.E to include a partial stake in Ardent Healthcare USA and the full acquisition of Circle Health in the UK. This expansion has solidified PureHealth's position as a significant global player in the healthcare industry, which includes sectors such as hospitals, clinics, laboratories, health insurance, healthcare procurement, and health tech solutions.
Asif's leadership and business acumen have earned her recognition on the Forbes 2023 Top 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen list. This recognition underscores her significant contributions to the corporate world, particularly in the healthcare sector. Her 22 years of experience, 16 of which are specifically in healthcare, have provided her with invaluable insights and knowledge that have strategically guided PureHealth's growth and development since its founding in 2006.
Asif's contributions extend beyond business development, as evidenced by her collaboration with Abu Dhabi's Department of Health on organ and tissue donation in November 2022. This collaboration reflects her commitment to healthcare innovation and her pursuit of initiatives that positively impact public health. As the leader of the UAE's largest healthcare group, overseeing more than 25 hospitals, 100 clinics, and 160 labs, Asif continues to drive PureHealth's mission to deliver quality healthcare services globally.
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