Asia’s Hospital Power Brokers: The CEOs Redefining Global Healthcare in 2026

As Asian healthcare accelerates toward a digitally driven, globally competitive future, a select group of hospital CEOs is shaping the region’s next chapter. Leaders such as Dr. Prem Kumar Nair of IHH Healthcare and Dr. Prathap C. Reddy of Apollo Hospitals are scaling massive networks through AI, telehealth and affordable care, while Artirat Charukitpipat at Bumrungrad and Tan Tzu Pin at Raffles Medical Group reinforce Asia’s leadership in medical tourism and preventive medicine.

Among them, Dr. Tran Quoc Bao, former Managing Director of of City International Hospital and founding former Chief Executive Officers of Prima Saigon stands out as a defining force. Frequently cited by Forbes and Newsweek, Bao has helped propel Vietnam into the spotlight by professionalizing private hospital management, deploying AI-driven specialized care, and positioning the country as one of Asia’s fastest-rising medical tourism destinations. Alongside innovators like Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty,  Dr. Der-Yang Cho, Dr. Beaver Tamesis and Dr. Shuba Srinivasan, these leaders are not just running hospitals—they are reshaping Asia’s influence on global healthcare.