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The leadership accountable for every clinical and operational decision.

Open any name to read the full profile. A Board of Directors, six executive officers, a Medical Board, and department chairs.

The Board

The corporate governing body.

Sets the strategic direction and holds the executive team to account.

Sonjoy Anand

Chairman of the Board at King's College Hospital, Jeddah, bringing over 30 years of global leadership experience across business, finance, strategy, and governance.

He has held senior executive roles including Group CFO at Al Tayer Group and CFO at Tech Mahindra, where he was instrumental in driving growth, strengthening financial performance, and supporting global expansion. He began his career with ICI, where he spent over 17 years in leadership roles across India and the UK, including CEO of the Specialty Materials business and Vice President Finance.

In addition to his executive career, he has served on multiple boards, including Al Tayer Insignia and Seafox International, and chaired the Audit Committee at King's College Hospital London – UAE. He is known for his strong governance focus, financial acumen, and strategic perspective in guiding organizations through complexity and growth.

Experience
30+ years global
Previous
Group CFO · Al Tayer Group
Governance
Chair, Audit Cttee · KCH UAE
Fares Bugshan

Chief Executive Officer of Bugshan Investment, the investment arm of Saudi Bugshan Holding Co.

In addition to his role at King's College Hospital Jeddah, Mr. Bugshan serves on the boards of MenaBev, one of the largest PepsiCo bottlers in the Middle East, and SSFL, the producer and distributor of PepsiCo foods in Saudi Arabia and the GCC. Additionally, he has held advisory and board roles with organizations including Endeavor Saudi Arabia.

Earlier in his career, he held research and leadership positions at the Gallup Organization in the US and Saudi Arabia. He was recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2022. Mr. Bugshan holds degrees from McMaster University, the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and London Business School.

Affiliation
Bugshan Investment
Boards
MenaBev · SSFL · Endeavor
Recognition
Young Global Leader · WEF 2022

Dr. Tareef Alaama is the President of King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He is a highly trusted strategic Executive Leader in a variety of sectors in Saudi Arabia, with over 20 years of experience and a solid record of transformative achievements.

Dr. Alaama is recognized for his contributions to healthcare leadership, strategic management, and education in Saudi Arabia, having held various high-profile roles, including Deputy Minister for Therapeutic Services at the Saudi Ministry of Health. He is currently working on laying the foundations to take KAU to the next level — of becoming a global best-in-class entrepreneurial university that plays a major role in local and international talent development, applied research contributions, and economic impact.

This is being achieved by building and inspiring cross-functional, high-performing teams, and by using advanced influencing and communication skills, effective problem-solving, and innovative thinking to engage large numbers of stakeholders. Dr. Tareef Alaama is a proud recipient of the Order (Medal) of King Abdulaziz of the Second Class.

Role
President · King Abdulaziz University
Previous
Deputy Minister of Health · Therapeutic Services
Experience
20+ years strategic leadership
The Executive Office

Six officers, one accountable authority.

Open any name to read the full biography, statement, and dossier facts.

Dr. Emad R. Sagr

Emad is the Chief Medical Officer of King's College Hospital London – Jeddah. A well-known Consultant in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Gynaecology Oncology with 20 years of experience in governmental and private hospitals as both a clinician and a healthcare leader.

He began his career at Security Forces Hospital in Riyadh, then Makkah, holding multiple positions including Director of Academic Affairs and Hospital Director for Executive Affairs. After his early retirement, he joined International Medical Centre, Jeddah as Chairman of the Women's Health Centre, Chief Medical Officer, and Managing Director of the Women and Children Hospital project.

He received his education at King Saud University, McGill University, and the University of Montreal — where he obtained his Canadian Board and American Fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and the Canadian Board in Gynaecology Oncology. Emad is also a military veteran holding the rank of Colonel.

"You treat a disease, you win, you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you, you'll win no matter what the outcome."
Experience
20 years
Education
King Saud · McGill · Montreal
Boards
Canadian & American · Gynaecologic Oncology
Mr. Samer AbuGhazaleh

Samer is the Chief Operating Officer of King's College Hospital London in Jeddah, with over 23 years of experience across multiple areas of healthcare administration — including operations, commissioning, patient experience, hospitality, and facility management.

He is credited with transforming the patient experience and infusing a "Patient-Centric" mindset across the entire organisation, injecting passion for service excellence. He is also leading the healthcare council at the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce.

Samer graduated with a master's degree in BA from Northeastern University, Boston on a Fulbright scholarship, and trained in hospital management and operations at Cleveland Clinic.

Experience
23+ years
MBA
Northeastern, Boston · Fulbright
Training
Cleveland Clinic
Dr. Rizwan Hamid

Rizwan is an accomplished urologist from UCLH, London, with extensive clinical and management experience at various levels.

After contributing to the success of KCH Dubai in different management roles — including Chief Medical Officer — he is currently serving as Chief Governance Officer at KCH Jeddah. He is leading the implementation of our Quality Framework in alignment with UK standards across all aspects of hospital operations.

He is widely published and recognised as an international expert in his field. Dr. Rizwan is regularly invited to share his experiences at international forums. He has served on the governing boards of various international organisations and contributed to the development of clinical standards and guidelines that benefit patients across the UK and beyond. He holds an MD from University College London (UCL).

"Enjoy working as part of a forward-thinking, caring team."
Credentials
MD · UCL
Specialty
Urology · UCLH London
Previous role
CMO · KCH Dubai
Mr. Abdelrahman Mohamed

Abdelrahman Mohamed Abdelrahman serves as Chief Financial Officer, bringing over 35 years of extensive experience leading financial operations across major hospitals and healthcare organisations in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, alongside a strong background in the banking sector. Throughout his career, he has overseen large finance teams, led budgeting and financial planning functions, strengthened governance and internal control frameworks, and worked closely with Boards and executive leadership to drive sustainable growth.

He has spearheaded major financial transformation initiatives, including IFRS transitions, ERP implementations, and the financial oversight of operations exceeding billions of Saudi Riyals. Known for his collaborative and strategic leadership style, Abdelrahman prioritises transparency, operational efficiency, and aligning financial strategies with the delivery of high-quality patient care.

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Ain Shams University and has completed advanced executive programs, including Strategy for Health Care Delivery at Harvard Business School, the Mayo Clinic Care Network Program, C-Suite Leadership – Becoming a Fierce Leader (ILEAD), the Strengths-Based Leadership Program (KON), and is FMVA certified (Beacon FinTrain). He also holds multiple qualifications in Staff Management & Development, Financial and Strategic Planning, Accounting and Financial Operations, Business Expansion, Operations Management, Budget Development & Management, Complex Business Management, and Crisis Management.

Experience
35+ years · KSA & Egypt
Education
Ain Shams · Harvard Business School
Focus
IFRS · ERP · Governance
Mr. Diaa Kamal

Diaa Kamal is an accomplished healthcare technology executive with over 26 years of extensive experience in healthcare information technology, digital transformation, and strategic IT leadership. As the Chief Information Officer at King's College Hospital London, Jeddah, he spearheads the organisation's digital transformation initiatives — overseeing the strategic direction of information systems, cybersecurity, and technology infrastructure to support world-class patient care.

With a proven track record in implementing enterprise-wide healthcare information systems and driving operational excellence, Diaa brings deep expertise in Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Hospital Information Systems (HIS), and innovative healthcare technologies. His leadership philosophy centres on leveraging technology to enhance clinical outcomes, improve patient experience, and optimise healthcare operations.

Experience
26+ years
Expertise
EMR · HIS · Cybersecurity
Remit
Digital transformation · Strategic IT
The Medical Board

Sixteen consultants, named individually in the King's Jeddah deck.

The Board meets weekly in multi-disciplinary review, and joins peer-case reviews with King's London.

Dr. Abdulkarim Al Habib
Internal Medicine

Dr. Abdulkarim Al Habib

15 yrs experience
Dr. Albaraa Abdulkader Tonkal
ENT

Dr. Albaraa Abdulkader Tonkal

10 yrs experience
Dr. Arwa Sindi
Plastic Surgery

Dr. Arwa Sindi

15 yrs experience
Dr. Ayman Oraif
Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Dr. Ayman Oraif

25 yrs experience
Dr. Fahad G. Attar
Orthopaedics

Dr. Fahad G. Attar

15 yrs experience
Dr. Hiba M. Bzeih
Family Medicine

Dr. Hiba M. Bzeih

15 yrs experience
Dr. Medhat El Toukhy
Neurosurgery

Dr. Medhat El Toukhy

23 yrs experience
Dr. Nouf S. Abdullah
Medical Imaging

Dr. Nouf S. Abdullah

20 yrs experience
Dr. Pablo Palma
General Surgery

Dr. Pablo Palma

25 yrs experience
Dr. Raheel Shariff
Orthopaedics

Dr. Raheel Shariff

12 yrs experience
Dr. Reem Al-Shaikh
Breast Care

Dr. Reem Al-Shaikh

16 yrs experience
Dr. Reem Alanazy
Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Dr. Reem Alanazy

17 yrs experience
Dr. Seraj Abdullah Abualnaja
Cardiology

Dr. Seraj Abdullah Abualnaja

12 yrs experience
Dr. Waleed Lutfi Bukhari
Weight Loss & Bariatric

Dr. Waleed Lutfi Bukhari

32 yrs experience
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Tarek Hafez
General Surgery

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Tarek Hafez

22 yrs experience
Prof. Ezzeldin M. Ibrahim
Oncology

Prof. Ezzeldin M. Ibrahim

40 yrs experience
Department Chairs

The consultants who lead our departments.

Each department has a chair accountable for clinical standards, team training, and pathway approvals. Grouped by Centre of Excellence.

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