Fortis Healthcare Names Leo Puri As Board Chairman

Fortis Healthcare, headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana, has appointed  Leo Puri as the Chairman (Independent & Non-Executive) of its Board of Directors, effective immediately. With this strategic leadership change, Puri will oversee Fortis Healthcare’s overall direction, fostering innovation, growth, and leadership in the healthcare sector.

Puri brings over four decades of distinguished experience across global and Indian markets, having held key leadership roles in prestigious organisations. These include positions as Executive Chairman for South & Southeast Asia at JP Morgan Chase, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, Managing Director at UTI Asset Management Company, and Managing Director and General Partner at Warburg Pincus.

Currently, Puri also serves on the boards of Tata Sons, Hindustan Unilever, and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, showcasing his expertise and influence across a wide range of industries.

Expressing his enthusiasm about the role,  Puri stated, “I am proud to be working with the talented Fortis Healthcare team and supporting their mission of expanding quality healthcare access and affordability. The sector presents exciting opportunities for growth and employment creation, in support of India’s National Health Policy. I look forward to building on the team’s success, working closely with the board, management, dedicated clinicians, and all stakeholders.”

Fortis Healthcare’s leadership highlighted the significance of Puri’s appointment in steering the organisation towards a future of robust growth and sectoral impact.