Bhavdeep Singh rejoins Fortis as its CEO

He had also served as the Non-Executive Chairman of Fortis Malar Hospitals from March 2010 to January 2011

Fortis Healthcare has appointed Bhavdeep Singh as its new CEO. Welcoming the appointment, Executive Chairman, Malvinder Mohan Singh and Executive Vice Chairman, Shivinder Mohan Singh, said, “We are pleased that Bhavdeep will be taking on the mantle as our new CEO. Importantly, he brings continuity to the role and a proven track record with a successful previous innings at Fortis as CEO between 2009 and 2011. He is on familiar ground and has a deep understanding of the healthcare space, first-hand knowledge of Fortis, our culture and strategy. His deep experience in India and overseas in the retail and services sector will be particularly valuable as we relentlessly pursue our vision to create a world-class integrated healthcare delivery system, with a focus on India.”

Prior to his coming to Fortis, Singh was most recently with Ahold, a retailer, for almost five years and served on the company’s executive board. While there, he was initially EVP HR and then went on to heading up US operations and new formats. Singh has also served as the Non-Executive Chairman of Fortis Malar Hospitals from March 2010 to January 2011.

Speaking on his appointment, Singh said, “I am excited to be back in India and very excited to be back at Fortis. The Indian healthcare market is poised for rapid growth and Fortis, at an inflexion point, is strategically placed on its growth trajectory. With renewed vigour and focus on India, I see a substantial opportunity for value creation and our ability to deliver clinical excellence without compromise. I look forward to working with many of my old colleagues and together building an institution known for clinical excellence and distinctive patient care.”

Singh is a seasoned professional, with over 30 years of experience and has held senior executive roles in HR, Retail & Healthcare. Prior to joining Fortis in 2009, he held Chief Executive roles with Reliance Retail and Spencer’s.