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Chin Keat Chyuan appointed as new KPJ Healthcare president/MD

01 Sep 2023 05:41pm
Healthcare provider KPJ Healthcare Bhd has appointed Chin Keat Chyuan as its new president/managing director effective today. - Facebook
Healthcare provider KPJ Healthcare Bhd has appointed Chin Keat Chyuan as its new president/managing director effective today. - Facebook

KUALA LUMPUR - Healthcare provider KPJ Healthcare Bhd has appointed Chin Keat Chyuan as its new president/managing director effective today.

In a statement, it said Chin takes over the helm from Norhaizam Mohammad, who was the officer In charge (OIC) for the group from Sept 5, 2022 and will now continue her role as chief financial officer (CFO).

"Chin is an industry leader with over two decades at Johnson & Johnson, bringing with him a wealth of industry experience and an exemplary track record to drive the growth and transformation at KPJ Healthcare,” it said.

KPJ Healthcare chairman Datuk Md Arif Mahmood welcomed Chin's appointment, saying he is confident that Chin will be able to further advance their efforts to redefine the healthcare ecosystem.

"I also would like to thank Norhaizam for her contributions and commitment during her tenure as the OIC,” he said.

Meanwhile, Chin said he is committed to working closely with the Board of Directors and KPJ team to deliver on their next phase of growth.

"We plan to accelerate our digital and healthcare transformation journey to deliver further on our patients and customers-centric holistic healthcare solutions and services. I also look forward to working with all stakeholders to enhance the group’s image and value,” he said.

The group also appointed Michael Leddin as chief strategy officer (CSO) effective Sept 4, 2023.

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With over 25 years of diverse healthcare experience across multiple countries, Leddin has successfully driven many strategic initiatives in his various leadership roles, namely as VAMED Healthcare Services Sdn Bhd managing director and Prince Court Medical Centre chief information officer.

Md Arif said Leddin's strategic insights and extensive experience in hospital management and business development will be instrumental in orchestrating the group's transformation efforts.

KPJ Healthcare operates 29 hospitals in Malaysia as well as one hospital each in Indonesia, Bangladesh and Thailand. - BERNAMA

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