Dubai, UAE- 08 October 2024- Aster DM Healthcare has announced the appointment of Nalla Karunanithy as the CEO of Aster Digital Health & E-Commerce business. The appointment is in alignment with the company’s efforts to further strengthen its ambition in digital health and power myAster’s expansion in GCC markets beyond the UAE. Leading the digital healthcare revolution in GCC, myAster has been successful in delivering superior personalized healthcare solutions for its customers in UAE, and in the process experienced a substantial surge in user growth and engagement, reflecting UAE’s increasing adoption of digital health solutions. The platform has observed a significant growth in downloads in FY24, reaching over 6.2 million users in total. It has also reported an impressive surge in monthly active users – underscoring a significant shift towards digital healthcare as more individuals turn to technology for managing their health.

With myAster, Aster DM Healthcare is shaping the future of healthcare by revolutionizing how people access and experience medical services. Furthermore, through its accessible and personalized super app, myAster focuses on creating seamless, patient-centric solutions that empower individuals to proactively manage their health, bridging the gap between physical and digital care. The company aims to further strengthen its ambition in digital health and expand myAster beyond UAE to other markets in the GCC.

To take this vision forward, Nalla Karunanithy will be the key driver leading the next phase of growth. With 15 years of experience in digital and technology leadership, Nalla has successfully driven digital transformations across retail, banking and real estate in the Middle East. He has a proven track record, having launched innovations like the region’s first unmanned grocery store and autonomous warehouses.

Alisha Moopen, Managing Director and Group CEO, Aster DM Healthcare said, “We strongly believe that Nalla’s expertise and leadership will be crucial in elevating our digital health arm to the next level as we move forward with our growth plans in the region.”

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Commenting on his appointment, Nalla Karunanithy – CEO, of Digital Health & eCommerce, Aster DM Healthcare GCC said, “I am thrilled to join Aster DM Healthcare at such a pivotal time for digital transformation in healthcare. In a relatively short period, myAster has made remarkable strides, successfully delivering superior personalized healthcare solutions for its customers in the UAE.”