Dr. Suneeta Reddy

Dr. Suneeta Reddy

Managing Director

Dr. Suneeta ReddyManaging Director

Dr. Suneeta Reddy, the Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals, is renowned for her visionary leadership and relentless pursuit of excellence in the healthcare industry. With her at the helm since 1989, Apollo Hospitals has flourished as Asia’s most trusted healthcare provider, offering a broad spectrum of integrated healthcare services. Her profound commitment and strategic insight have enabled the group to extend its compassionate care to over 150 million people across 140 countries, affirming its position as a leader in global healthcare.

A scion of Apollo’s founding family, Dr.Suneeta has been a pivotal force behind the group’s financial and strategic triumphs, including pioneering the introduction of foreign direct investment in India’s healthcare sector and leading the company’s successful venture into international equity markets. Her expertise and foresight have been instrumental in Apollo’s growth. She has overseen numerous expansions and supported initiatives aimed at digital transformation to future-proof the organization.

Under her guidance, Apollo Hospitals has set benchmarks in clinical excellence, adopting cutting-edge protocols and fostering innovation. Her leadership in clinical quality and innovation is evident in her role as a mentor to the Apollo Clinical Innovation Group, driving the implementation of novel clinical practices.

Dr. Suneeta’s influence extends beyond Apollo, as evidenced by her significant contributions to various boards and councils. Her roles as a past President of the India International Chamber of Commerce and Vice President of the All-India Management Association underline her commitment to advancing healthcare and management practices. Furthermore, her active participation in the Confederation of Indian Industry and her directorship at the Chennai International Centre and on Harvard Business School’s advisory boards reflect her broad impact on the global business and healthcare landscapes.

Her exceptional leadership and contributions to healthcare and business have garnered widespread recognition. Dr. Reddy has been featured among the top ten in Fortune India’s Most Powerful Women list for five consecutive years from 2018 to 2023, an accolade that celebrates influential women leaders. She has also been honoured with the Most Powerful Women in Indian Business Award by Business Today in 2019 and 2022, the Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence as Businesswoman of the Year in 2020, and the Best CEO Award from Business Today in 2023. Most recently, in 2024, she was recognized among the 50 “CNBC Global Changemakers: Women Transforming Business,” highlighting her transformative impact in the business world, across the globe.

Dr. Suneeta’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stella Maris College, Chennai, and a Diploma in Financial Management from the Institute of Financial Management and Research, Chennai. She is also an alumnus of the Owner/President Management Program at Harvard Business School, Boston, USA, and holds an honorary doctorate in Business Management from XIMB Bhubaneshwar.

Dr. Suneeta Reddy’s exemplary career, characterized by unwavering dedication to entrepreneurial excellence and innovation, has established her as a beacon of leadership and an inspiration to many, both within and beyond the industry.