Stuart Bennett

Stuart Bennett, M.D. MBA is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Al Sharq Healthcare, a division of Fujairah National Group (FNG) in the United Arab Emirates.12 Here are some key details about his background and role:

Professional Experience

Stuart Bennett has extensive global experience in healthcare leadership, having worked across North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.1 His current role includes:

• Group CEO of Al Sharq Healthcare since April 2019
• Reporting directly to HH Sheikh Saleh Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi (FNG Chairman) and HH Sheikh Hamad Bin Saleh Al Sharqi (Al Sharq Healthcare Chairman)

Achievements at Al Sharq Healthcare

Under his leadership, Al Sharq Healthcare has seen significant success:

• Achieved a business turnaround within 4 months
• Reached US$100M in top-line revenue with over 20% EBITDA profitability
• Improved customer service and implemented effective cost control and pricing strategies

Background and Expertise

• Trained as a physician and served as a Naval surgeon for a decade
• Holds an MBA from London Business School and Columbia
• Has 14 years of experience investing in and operating healthcare businesses across 15+ countries
• Passionate about equitable healthcare, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia

Additional Roles

Stuart Bennett also serves in several advisory and board positions:

• Advisory Board Member for the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at the University of Science and Technology of Fujairah
• Board Member of the City Cancer Challenge Foundation
• Senior Advisor for Healthcare at Bamboo Capital Partners
• Venture Advisor at MBX Capital
• Member of YPO (Young Presidents' Organization) Global One Chapter

Leadership Philosophy

Stuart Bennett is committed to patient-centered care and focuses on delivering world-class, culturally appropriate healthcare.2 He emphasizes the importance of clinical quality, outcomes-focused practices, and the human touch in healthcare delivery.