Gokula Education Foundation appoints Dr Swamy as Chief Executive
Gokula Education Foundation
(Medical), which oversees the Ramaiah Group of Medical & Healthcare Institutions, has appointed
Dr. Nagendra Swamy
(Hosp. Admin.) as the Chief Executive – Healthcare Services.
It is stated that Dr. Swamy will lead the strategic and operational direction of
Ramaiah Memorial Hospital
and associated hospitals under the Foundation. He will also coordinate efforts across the group's healthcare institutions to strengthen integration, clinical research, and academic collaboration, including the ongoing partnership with
Mount Sinai Hospital
, New York.
It is stated that Dr. Swamy brings over 45 years of experience in
healthcare management
across India, the Middle East, and Far East Asia. He previously served as President of Ramaiah Memorial Hospital and held senior roles at Manipal Health Enterprises, Welcare Hospital (Dubai), Canadian Specialist Hospital (Dubai), and Fortis Hospital, Mohali.
He has been associated with academic institutions such as JSS University, Siddaganga Medical College, SDM University Dharwad, and Symbiosis University, Pune. Known for his work in
hospital administration
and quality, Dr. Swamy has served on national and international panels including those formed by NITI Aayog,
CAHO
, FICCI, and NABH.
His recognitions include the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award by CAHO, the Dr. B. C. Roy Award by the Government of Karnataka, and the Distinguished Alumni Award from Manipal University.
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