Mr. Christian Schuhmacher is the Executive Chairman of Emirates Hospitals Group, a leading healthcare provider in the UAE. With over 20 years of international healthcare management experience, he has held senior leadership roles at institutions such as the University Hospital in Basel, Mediclinic in Switzerland and the Middle East, King’s College Hospital London (UAE), and VAMED. He is also the founder of Swissglobal Advisory, providing strategic guidance to healthcare investors and supporting operational and financial turnarounds. Under his leadership, Emirates Hospitals Group has focused on innovation, digital transformation, AI integration, telemedicine, and value-based care, enhancing both patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Christian serves on multiple non-executive boards across the GCC, Africa, and Europe, leveraging his expertise to expand healthcare access and quality. He has been instrumental in pioneering partnerships and market entries in the Middle East, combining international clinical expertise with regional healthcare needs.