Healthcare Asia Summit - April 9, 2025

Arnaud is a Partner in L.E.K.’s Healthcare Service practice. He has over 15 years of experience in strategy consulting in healthcare, private equity, and the healthcare provider space, incl. 8 years in the GCC and 5 years in Southeast Asia

Arnaud advises private healthcare companies, healthcare investors and Government agencies for healthcare investment planning and promotion across the Middle East and APAC regions

Arnaud earned his Masters of Engineering from Ecole Centrale (France), Masters of Business from ESSEC Business School (France) in partnership with Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)

Saleem Butt is a Principal in the Asia healthcare practice of L.E.K. Consulting, based in Singapore. He has experience across Southeast Asia and Japan, advising clients across a range of healthcare sub-sectors including MedTech, pharmaceuticals, distribution, digital health, and consumer health, with a particular focus on healthcare providers and provider networks in Southeast Asia.

Saleem’s expertise spans growth strategy, market entry, commercial due diligence, and operational improvement, with deep experience supporting regional and international clients on strategic transformation and investment decisions.

Prior to joining L.E.K., Saleem worked as a researcher at BASF in Singapore and the European offices of another consultancy. He holds a Master in Medicinal Chemistry from Imperial College London.

Dr. Shuba Srinivasan is the Chief Executive Officer of Prince Court Medical Centre, leading its strategic expansion, operational transformation, and clinical innovation. A seasoned healthcare executive with over 28 years of experience, she has been at the forefront of shaping hospital governance, quality standards, and business growth.
 
Previously serving as Vice President of Medical Affairs & Quality at IHH Healthcare Malaysia, Dr. Shuba played a key role in strengthening clinical governance and steering resilience strategies during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, as CEO of Prince Court, she is driving international partnerships, digital health initiatives, and premier patient services, ensuring the hospital remains a leading force in global healthcare.
 
Her leadership philosophy is centred on excellence, strategic growth, and elevating patient outcomes, reinforcing Prince Court’s standing as a destination of choice for world-class medical care.

Dr. Seow is a specialist in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Medicine. He earned his Medical Doctor degree in Taiwan and later completed a Master of Science in Clinical Service Operations at Harvard Medical School. With 20 years of experience in both management and clinical practice across various hospitals, both locally and abroad, Dr. Seow brings a wealth of knowledge to his role. He currently oversees operations at Sunway Medical Centre in Sunway City, the largest private quaternary hospital in Malaysia.

Navjeewan (Nav) Khosla joined Novo Holdings Asia in August 2021. As a Partner, he focuses on dealsourcing and execution as well as managing and developing the growing portfolio of investments, primarily in China, India, and Southeast Asia.

Prior to joining Novo Holdings Asia, Nav was a Director in Quadria Capital, a mid-market private equity firm focusing on healthcare investments in India and Southeast Asia. Before joining Quadria Capital, he was the Managing Director at Fosun, where he worked on both private and public healthcare investment opportunities across the Asia-Pacific region. Nav started his investment career with Merrill Lynch in Hong Kong and moved to UBS Global Asset Management in Singapore before joining Fosun.

Nav holds an MBA from Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad, in India and Bachelor of Technology from Indian institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur in India.

Ms. Liu is the Vice President of Strategic Partnership in iKang Healthcare Group Inc. and is responsible for the strategic partnership and investments. Prior to iKang, Ms. Liu held position in Far East Horizon Principal Investment Department focusing on healthcare sector investment. Prior to her career in mainland China, she worked as an investment banker in BofAML and ABN AMRO/RBS in Hong Kong and London. Ms. Liu holds LLB degree in International Politics and BA degree in Economics from Peking University, and Master of Philosophy degree from The University of Hong Kong, and Executive MBA degree from Kellogg-HKUST program. She became CFA charterholder in 2011.

Anastasia is passionate about partnering for outcomes, innovating for impact and leveraging digital and data to deliver value for people across the healthcare ecosystem.

Anastasia has over 20 years global and regional Life Sciences (MedTech, Pharma and Digital Health) and Healthcare (Public and Private) industry experience delivering large-scale transformation initiatives across a variety of first-line and second-line roles. Anastasia couples her strategic and sector expertise with strong data science and engineering foundations and qualifications to help drive, create and translate value across the healthcare ecosystem; for patients, providers, businesses and systems. Anastasia key focus areas are on developing and executing on pragmatic strategies related to (1) digital, data and AI  (2) commercial models and new product development and (3) innovation and emerging technology

Ling Lee has 18 years of experience in the healthcare industry, specialising in strategy development, hospital acquisition, operational leadership, lean management and financial management.

Prior to joining Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Ling Lee was the Chief Executive Officer at Pantai Hospital Ampang and the Head of Strategy and Special Projects for IHH Healthcare Malaysia for 10 years, overseeing the organisation’s overall strategy and business development and instrumental in many greenfield and brownfield projects in the country.

Ling Lee was with Singapore General Hospital (SGH) and National University Hospital (NUH) Singapore before returning home to Malaysia. She loves sharing her healthcare experiences and she is a Visiting Lecturer at International Medical University (IMU). She takes on topic relating to healthcare strategy and healthcare operations.

Ling Lee has a Degree of Economics from National University of Malaysia (UKM) and is currently pursuing her Masters of Law from Taylor’s Law School.

Chris is a Partner at Pureland Venture, looking after value creation activities for post-investment scale-up of healthtech innovation companies.

In addition, Chris moreover serves in the KPMG Global Health Centre of Excellence and as a strategic advisor for policy dialogue at APACMed (with a particular focus in the digital health domain).

Chris holds additional healthcare ecosystem roles too ranging from public/private UHC design taskforces through to visiting lectureship at leading academic centres.

Chris is presently based in Singapore, having lived and worked around the globe; he is most passionate about bringing safe, effective, economically-viable medical innovations to those populations in need.

Lawrence “Law” Sibayan serves as Chief of Staff and Vice President for Marketing and Business Development at Makati Life Medical Center, where he leads strategic initiatives under a pioneering Private-Public Partnership in healthcare. He holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the Ateneo Graduate School of Business and completed the Management Development Program at the Asian Institute of Management. With over a decade of experience, Law previously held executive management roles in marketing and business development at some of the Philippines’ top hospitals. He is also Owner and Vice President for Marketing at Brightcare Assist, a leader in international medical assistance and insurance TPA services. Recognized as Asia’s Top Outstanding Youth Marketer in 2023, Law also serves as an adjunct instructor and former director of the Philippine Marketing Association. He champions mission-driven marketing to advance healthcare access and position the Philippines as a premier destination for global medical care.

Dr. Dennis Sta. Ana is the President and CEO of Makati Life Medical Center and Integra Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (I2HI), leading a growing integrated healthcare ecosystem in the Philippines. With 23 years as a practicing surgeon and over 15 years in executive hospital leadership, he is known for driving innovation in patient care and healthcare operations. He previously served as Chairman of Surgery at Marikina Valley Medical Center, Founding Medical Director of Diliman Doctors Hospital, and Majority Owner of Batangas Healthcare Specialists Medical Center. Dr. Sta. Ana combines clinical depth with visionary management across hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and wellness communities. His work reflects a commitment to accessible, modern, and integrated healthcare solutions.

Ren Jun Lim is a Principal of Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow’s Intellectual Property & Technology (IPTech) practice group, and also co-leads the Firm’s Healthcare industry group. He represents local and international clients in both contentious and non-contentious intellectual property and technology matters.

Ren Jun keenly advises on a full range of issues relating to the healthcare industry. These include regulatory compliance in respect of digital healthcare, telemedicine, drugs, medical devices, health supplements, food products, and cosmetics; clinical trials; product liability/recall issues; data exclusivity; patent linkage; competition; and anti-corruption issues.

Eric Woo is the Vice President of ECRI Asia Pacific and is responsible for the business development activities, research initiatives, project execution, and operational management in the APAC region. With 26 years of experience in healthcare, including managing a private hospital and working with medical technology organizations, Eric brings a wealth of expertise to advancing healthcare innovation and patient safety. 

Before joining ECRI in 2015, Eric served as Chief Operating Officer of a private hospital specializing in sports injuries and stem cell technology. His career highlights include improving hospital operational workflows, introducing new technologies to the Asian healthcare market, and driving evidence-based approaches to technology adoption. 

Eric is a strong advocate for managing patient safety risks through a systems approach that integrates people, processes, and technology. He frequently consults and presents on Healthcare Technology Management (HTM), policy implementation, and patient safety to healthcare authorities, regulators, and organizations across Asia Pacific.

Ms. Chan Si Yan is a dedicated and accomplished professional with a robust background in pharmacy and business management. She earned her Bachelor of Pharmacy from the University of South Australia under a government scholarship provided by the Public Services Department of Malaysia. Building on her solid foundation, Ms. Chan completed her Master of Science in Pharmacy at China Medical University, Taiwan in 2018, receiving the Student Award from the School of Chinese Medicine. In 2022, she further expanded her expertise by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from Veritas University, Malaysia.

Ms. Chan's career commenced in 2011 as a pharmacist at Ampang Hospital’s Haematology Centre, Ministry of Health, Malaysia. Her commitment to integrating traditional and complementary medicine led her to a significant role at the National Cancer Institute in 2014, where she managed the herbal dispensary and was deeply involved in the Traditional & Complementary Medicine Unit. In 2018, she was appointed as a preceptor for herbal dispensing in the T&CM Unit of a public hospital. Her dedication to advancing her field is also demonstrated by her acquisition of a Good Clinical Practice certificate in 2014 and her contributions to T&CM research and the development of practice guidelines.

Currently, Ms. Chan serves as the Head of Operations and Pharmacist at Sunway TCM Centre, Sunway Healthcare Group. In this role, she leverages her extensive knowledge and leadership skills to enhance service delivery and patient care. Her career is marked by a blend of clinical expertise, research acumen, and strategic business insight, underscoring her dedication to excellence in the integration and expansion of traditional and complementary medicine.

Dr. Darshinia Ballasingam is a distinguished medical professional with an exceptional academic and career portfolio. She holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD), a Postgraduate Diploma in Pain Management and two master's degrees—an MBA in Hospital Management and a Master of Science in Public Health.

Currently serving as the Head of Medical Services at Assunta Integrated Social Services (ASSISS), Assunta Hospital, Dr. Darshinia has dedicated her career to enhancing healthcare accessibility, particularly for underserved communities. Under her leadership, numerous impactful community outreach programs have been developed, providing essential medical care to thousands. Her expertise in healthcare leadership, strategic planning, and public health advocacy has not only shaped hospital community service operations but also influenced healthcare policies and initiatives.

Dr. Darshinia’s commitment to excellence has been recognized at both the oragnizational and national levels. She has spearheaded groundbreaking healthcare initiatives that have earned prestigious accolades, including the No. 1 CSR Award for Assunta. As a passionate advocate for public health and tobacco control, she has played a key role in driving awareness and policy changes within the community.

Summarized Biodata
Dr. Darshinia Ballasingam is a distinguished medical professional with an MD, a Postgraduate Diploma in Pain Management, and two master’s degrees—an MBA in Hospital Management and an MSc in Public Health. As Head of Medical Services at ASSISS, Assunta Hospital, she champions healthcare accessibility for underserved communities. Her leadership has driven impactful outreach programs, influencing healthcare policies and earning national recognition, including the No. 1 CSR Award for Assunta. A dedicated advocate for public health and tobacco control, Dr. Darshinia continues to shape healthcare strategies, ensuring lasting improvements in community well-being.

As the Group Director of Finance at Sunway Healthcare Group (“SHG”), Chelsea is responsible for formulating the annual business plan and long-term financial strategy of the group, while also overseeing and supporting the commissioning of various greenfield hospital projects as well as the expansion of ancillary healthcare services. She has also established the Group Strategic Sourcing and Procurement unit in order to drive procurement synergy, cost efficiency and strategic vendor relationship management. 
 
She is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (Chartered Accountants, Australia and New Zealand), Chartered Banker and a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants. Prior to joining SHG, Chelsea has over 20 years of experience in the banking industry and a Big 4 accounting firm.

Rathanesh Ramasundram is a healthcare strategist with over 20 years in the healthcare industry, including 14+ years in growth and strategy consulting. She is passionate about crafting impactful strategies that accelerate organizational success and transformation. Rathanesh specializes in helping organizations expand their market presence across APAC and globally, with deep expertise in business growth roadmaps, go-to-market strategies, benchmarking, competitive and customer intelligence, and pipeline optimization.
In her current role at Frost & Sullivan, she partners with leading healthcare stakeholders and governments to shape strategic direction and drive operational excellence across the healthcare ecosystem. She has worked extensively with global life sciences and pharmaceutical companies, medtech and diagnostics firms, hospital groups, and public sector agencies. Her work focuses on delivering actionable insights that inform investment decisions, fuel innovation, and guide long-term strategies. Known for facilitating high-impact growth engagements, Rathanesh is a trusted advisor in advancing healthcare transformation and ecosystem collaboration.

EDUCATION

• B.B.A (Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Computer), Prince of Songkhla University
• M.P.A (Master of Administration - Management for Executives), National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA)

RELEVANT COURSES

• Health CIO, School of Hospital Management – Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
• BDMS & OHSU (Oregon Health Science University) - Health Informatics Training Program, USA
• Organizational Process Excellence (OPE) Program, Thailand Productivity Institute
• Winning with Strategy, A YPO Executive Series by Dr.David Yoffie of Harvard Business School
• Strategic Management Program, Chulalongkorn University

PRESENT JOBS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsibility of Strategic Management Office, including Information Technology Department, Hospital Innovation & Digital Transformation, and Legal & Contract Management
• Be a representative of BDMS Bangkok Hospital Eastern Group (Group 3), i.e. Group3 IT Governance, Group3 PDPA, Group3 Innovation, BDMS & Group3 IT Security Committee
• Get directly involve in Hospital Strategic Planning & IT Strategic Plan
• Ensure that the HIS (Hospital Information System) and all IT Matters, including IT Security, are effectively implemented and maintained

Ram Nivas is an Associate Partner at EY-Parthenon, with over 13 years of experience in commercial, operations and strategy consulting, primarily within the health care and life sciences sectors across Asean and India. He specializes in growth strategy, value creation, digital and health tech strategy, commercial due diligence, business transformation and large program management. Notable achievements include developing comprehensive growth strategies for leading healthcare providers in Asean and value enhancement projects focused on procurement, staff productivity, health information system (HIS) review and digital initiatives, with the objective of improving EBITDA margins. He has successfully led digital strategy initiatives for major healthcare groups, assessing technology use cases and standardizing processes to enhance efficiency. 

Ram holds degrees from the Anna University in India and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management.