Fortis Healthcare appoints Anil Vinayak as group chief operating officer 

Bangalore: Fortis Healthcare Limited (Fortis) announced the appointment of Mr. Anil Vinayak as its new Group Chief Operating Officer (GCOO). Mr. Vinayak will lead operations for Fortis at a group level. He will be based out of the Corporate Office of Fortis in Gurugram, Haryana.  

Mr. Vinayak is a seasoned professional with a career spanning 32 years and a successful leadership record across financial services, consumer products and healthcare. He has held senior roles in global as well as Indian organizations and is a well-respected leader in the industry. He has strong experience in operations management, team building, organizational transformation, product development, business development and partnerships, which will undoubtedly enable him to be effective in this role.  

Mr. Anil Vinayak has previously worked with Asian Paints (India) Limited, American Express Bank Ltd, Mastercard International and Europe Assistance India. His last assignment was with Max Healthcare Institute Limited as Senior Director & Chief Operating Officer – Cluster 1. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Punjab University and a post graduate diploma in management from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.

Speaking on the appointment, Dr Ashutosh Raghuvanshi, MD & CEO, Fortis, said, “We are delighted to welcome Mr. Anil Vinayak, as our new GCOO. With a proven track record as a successful leader in operations, he has consistently delivered results over the years. Mr. Vinayak also has a deep understanding of marketing operations. I have tremendous confidence in Mr. Vinayak’s capability to align Fortis's world-class patient care with global best strategies to drive and extend the next phase of Fortis's market leadership.” 

Mr. Anil Vinayak, GCOO, Fortis, said, “This is a challenging period for the entire nation, and particularly for the healthcare industry. I am assuming responsibility at a time when we have a significant role to play in supporting the government and our communities in handling the pandemic. I am honored to have this opportunity and look forward to building on the strong foundation of a reputed brand such as Fortis, highly committed clinical and non-clinical talent, strong values and pan-India hospital network to achieve our objectives.”