Mumbai, 26 October 2026 – Surya Hospitals has appointed Dr. Santy Sajan as Group Chief Executive Officer. In this role, she will lead the Group’s strategic direction and next phase of development, with responsibility for growth, business performance, clinical quality, service excellence, and organisational transformation across its network.
Dr. Sajan brings experience in healthcare leadership, hospital operations, strategic planning, and organisational transformation. Her career includes leadership roles at Apollo Hospitals, Aster DM Healthcare, Paras Healthcare and Columbia Asia Hospitals. Most recently, she was associated with Sabine Hospitals. Across these organisations, she has contributed to healthcare operations, institution-building, and performance improvement.
At Surya Hospitals, Dr. Sajan’s priorities will include strengthening operational capabilities, supporting the Group’s expansion plans, developing high-performing teams, and enhancing clinical and service delivery. She will also focus on digital enablement and data-led decision-making, while supporting specialised clinical programmes and the Group’s work in academics, training, research, and innovation. Quality, safety, and patient-centred care will remain central to the Group’s approach.
Dr. Bhupendra Avasthi, Chairman and Managing Director, Surya Hospitals, said: “For more than four decades, Surya Hospitals has built the trust of families through its focus on specialised healthcare for women and children and the dedication of its medical teams. As we build on this legacy and prepare for our next phase of growth, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Santy Sajan as Group CEO. Her experience across healthcare leadership, hospital operations and organisational transformation will support our efforts to strengthen our institutions, expand our capabilities, and continually improve the quality of care and the patient experience.”
Dr. Amit Kakar, Director, Surya Hospitals, and Managing Partner, Head of Asia, Novo Holdings, said: “Dr. Sajan brings valuable experience in healthcare operations and transformation. As Surya Hospitals continues to strengthen its operating model, advance digital enablement and develop specialised services, her leadership will be important in translating the Group’s long-term priorities into sustained progress. We look forward to working with her and the leadership team in this next phase.”
Dr. Santy Sajan, Group CEO, Surya Hospitals, said: “It is a privilege to join Surya Hospitals, an organisation with a longstanding commitment to women’s and children’s healthcare and to the families it serves. I look forward to working closely with our doctors, nurses, and colleagues to build on this foundation. Our priorities will be sustainable growth, clinical and operational excellence, thoughtful use of digital technologies and a consistently high-quality patient experience. We will also continue to invest in our people, academics, training, research, and innovation to strengthen our institutions and advance specialised care.”
