Priya Arumugam is the Senior Director of Operations at Danat Al Emarat Hospital, where she leads business transformation and strategic planning to optimize healthcare operations and improve patient outcomes. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare management, Priya has held leadership roles at Aster DM Healthcare and Fortis Healthcare, bringing expertise in hospital operations, strategic growth, and innovation. She holds a degree in Medical Biochemistry, a Master’s in Cardiac Science, an MBA in Hospital Administration, and an Executive MBA, and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.
Prior to joining Mubadala Investment Company in 2021, Priya served as Head of Operations at Aster DM Healthcare in Qatar and as Senior Administrator at Fortis Healthcare in India. With two decades of experience, she has a proven track record in managing hospitals, medical technology, talent acquisition, spearheading innovative initiatives, and consulting on various projects.
Priya holds an undergraduate degree in Medical Biochemistry, a Master’s in Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiac Science, an MBA in Hospital Administration, and an Executive MBA. She is also certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt. Her extensive expertise in tertiary and quaternary healthcare, combined with her insights into emerging market dynamics, has been key to leading transformative projects across Mubadala's assets and beyond.