Dubai, UAE- 16 December 2024- Aster DM Healthcare has announced the appointment of Mr. Jacob Jacob as the Group Chief Human Resources Officer. This strategic appointment aligns with the organization’s commitment to enhancing its people excellence strategy, fostering a high-performance culture, and creating a rewarding employee experience.

In his new role, Jacob will oversee strategic human resources, talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and organizational transformation across Aster DM Healthcare’s operations in GCC.

With nearly three decades of experience in human resources, Jacob brings extensive expertise from his leadership roles across various industries, including healthcare, real estate, aviation and retail. He has led HR teams at prominent organizations such as Apollo Hospitals, Columbia Asia, and Malabar Group. He also brings extensive regional experience having worked previously with Emirates in UAE for 5 years, and also across the region in his capacity with Apollo and Malabar.

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Speaking on Jacob’s appointment, Alisha Moopen, Managing Director & Group CEO of Aster DM Healthcare, said ‘‘At Aster, our people are at the core of everything that we do and I am confident that Jacob’s leadership will further elevate our commitment to cultivating a collaborative, high-performing work environment that empowers every employee to thrive.’’

Commenting on his appointment, Jacob Jacob, Group Chief Human Resources Officer, Aster DM Healthcare, said: “I am thrilled to be part of Aster DM Healthcare at such a transformative time for the organization and the healthcare industry. I look forward to working with the talented teams across Aster to drive HR strategies that will empower our people, enhance leadership development, and support the organization’s mission of providing world-class healthcare.”