Al Noor Hospitals Group, the largest private hospital group in Abu Dhabi, said on Wednesday that a new CEO will take the reins in October of a $750,000 salary.
The company, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange and operates three hospitals in the emirate, announced that current CEO, Dr Kassem Alom, will be vacating the post on October 1 and will be appointed non-executive deputy chairman.
In a statement, Al Noor said US national Ronald Lavater, will take over and will join the company from Johns Hopkins Medicine International, where he is currently serving as a senior executive for the Middle East region.
From 2009-2013, he was CEO of the JCI accredited Corniche Hospital in Abu Dhabi, the largest maternity and neo-natal hospital in the UAE.
Ian Tyler, chairman of Al Noor, said: “The Board is very pleased to welcome Ronald Lavater as the company’s new CEO. He brings significant experience, gained from within the UAE and the United States. His track record as chief executive of major hospitals is impressive and the Board is looking forward to working with him to grow Al Noor for the benefit of our patients and wider stakeholders.”
Lavater said: “I am honoured to be selected to lead Al Noor Hospitals Group and continue to build on the company’s strong reputation for excellence in patient care, created by Dr Alom.”
The company said Lavater’s salary will be $750,000 per annum, in addition to which he will participate in the group’s annual and long term incentive plans and benefits structure.
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