Dr Sujit Paul , Group CEO, Zota
In the healthcare industry, the role of a Chief Executive Officer goes far beyond operational oversight. CEOs today are expected to balance financial growth with social responsibility, ensuring that innovation, accessibility, and affordability remain at the forefront. They must navigate the complexities of regulation, patient needs, and technological disruption while building sustainable organizations that can respond to evolving healthcare challenges. A successful healthcare CEO is not only a business leader, but also a steward of public health, working to bridge gaps between medical advancements and the communities that need them most.
Dr Sujit Paul, Group CEO of Zota Healthcare, exemplifies this balance of vision and execution. With nearly three decades of experience in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, his journey more ago across both the healthcare professional (HCP) and pharmaceutical sectors.
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Top 10 Visionary Leaders in Healthcare - 2025
The healthcare sector today stands at a turning point, shaped by rapid technological advances, rising patient expectations, and an urgent need for resilient, value driven systems. At the heart of this transformation are the visionary leaders in healthcare who are redefining how care is delivered, accessed, and experienced. These leaders - spanning clinicians, hospital administrators, public health experts, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and innovators are not just responding to change but actively steering it. Their work blends medical expertise with strategic thinking, compassion, and a deep commitment to societal well-being.
"Beyond technology, leaders in Healthcare are reimagining healthcare culture. They promote collaborative practices, empower multidisciplinary teams, invest in continuous learning, and place patient centricity at the core of every decision"
Visionary healthcare leaders are driving progress by embracing digital health, precision medicine, data-driven decision-making, and AI-enabled tools that improve diagnostics, treatment accuracy, and operational efficiencies. Their leadership is also crucial in strengthening primary care networks, bridging rural–urban healthcare gaps, and making quality treatment more accessible and affordable. Many are championing integrated care models, where preventive health, chronic disease management, mental well-being, and patient education come together to create holistic outcomes.
Beyond technology, these leaders are reimagining healthcare culture. They promote collaborative practices, empower multidisciplinary teams, invest in continuous learning, and place patient-centricity at the core of every decision. Their vision extends to sustainable healthcare ecosystems - focusing on ethical practices, community health, environmental responsibility, and long-term developmental impact.
In an era defined by complex challenges and unprecedented opportunities, visionary healthcare leaders play a pivotal role in guiding institutions toward innovation, resilience, and human centered excellence. Their foresight and dedication are shaping the future of healthcare, ensuring systems that are smarter, stronger, and more compassionate.
CEO Insights in this issue presents a list of ‘Top 10 Visionary Leaders in Healthcare - 2025' who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in offering effective skills to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable knowledge.
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Dr Annie Stanley Thakore ,Group CEO | Pranaam Hospitals | A healthcare leader with over 28 years of experience in clinical governance, strategic growth, digital transformation, and academic excellence |
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Inish Merchant,Group CEO | MediCiti Hospital | He drives organizational excellence, patient-centric care, and sustainable expansion across multiple healthcare verticals, with experience in hospital management |
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Madhu Sasidhar, President & CEO - Hospitals Division | Apollo Hospitals | An experienced healthcare executive and clinician who executes growth strategies and value-based care initiatives, and has experience across healthcare systems |
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Nitin Nag,Managing Director & CEO | Ujala Cygnus Hospital | With experience in hospital management, operational excellence, and strategic growth, he drives the organization’s vision of delivering quality, affordable healthcare across India |
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Dr Raajiv Singhal, Founding Member, Managing Director & CEO | Marengo Asia Healthcare | A healthcare professional and leader with a career spanning more than three decades, he combines clinical practice, operational leadership, fundraising, and entrepreneurship |
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Dr Riyaj Khan, Founder & Executive Director | Nasa Hospitals | He has held leadership roles in private healthcare, with responsibilities spanning medical operations, business development, projects, overall operations, and P&L management |
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Dr Sujit Paul, Group CEO | Zota Healthcare | He brings three decades of experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and retail, and has led major brands while driving the firm’s mission of affordable, accessible healthcare through digital health innovations |
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Suraj Sujathan, COO | SIMS Hospital | With over 26 years of experience in hospital operations, clinical excellence programs, patient experience design, and digital transformation, he is skilled in hospitality management and more |
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Suresh Ramu, Co-Founder & CEO | Cytecare Hospitals | A senior management professional and entrepreneur involved in the setup and growth of organizations, he works on improving cancer care outcomes in India and advancing healthcare delivery best practices |
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Vipul Jain, CEO | CK Birla Hospitals | He specializes in P&L management, business management, stakeholder value creation, strategy design, problem-solving, program management, partnership development, and financial modelling |
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