Quick Info
| Profession | Health Ambassador, Entrepreneur, Businesswoman, Philanthropist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/07/1982 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Kerala, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Zubin |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black with Golden Highlights |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge, Massachusetts |
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| College/University | University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, Michigan |
| Degree | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Additional Qualification | Chartered Accountant from ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland), Global Leadership & Public Policy Change from Harvard University |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| Philosophy | Healthiness is Happiness |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 2016 |
Family
| Father | Dr. Azad Moopen |
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| Mother | Naseera Azad |
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| Spouse | Hassan |
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Career
| Overview | Alisha Moopen is the Managing Director and Group CEO of Aster DM Healthcare GCC, one of the largest private healthcare providers across the Gulf and India. She joined Aster DM Healthcare as a Director in 2013 and has been instrumental in the company's strategic expansion into new markets. Her career began at Ernst & Young in 2005 as an audit executive, followed by roles in finance at Medcare Hospital Dubai before joining Aster. |
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| Achievements | Selected by World Economic Forum as Young Global Leader in 2018. First female elected Chapter Chair of YPO (Young Presidents Organisation) in 2022. Elected to Board of Directors for Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park in 2023. Appointed to Board of Thought Leadership and Innovation Foundation in 2021. Recognized as Healthcare CEO of the Year by CEO Middle East in 2022. Named Healthcare Leader of the Year by Gulf Business in 2023. Listed among top 10 Healthcare Visionaries for Middle East by Arabian Business in 2023. Featured in Fortune India and Business Today's Most Powerful Women in Business lists. Recognized as one of Most Influential Women in Arab World by CEO Middle East Magazine. Founder and Vice-Chairwoman of Dubai Healthcare Business Group. Spearheaded inauguration of 101-bed Aster Hospital in Sharjah in 2022 and rapid expansions across India and Middle East. Ranked #7 on Forbes Middle East's 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen. |
| Current Position | Managing Director and Group CEO of Aster DM Healthcare GCC |
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Favourites
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Aston Martin |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/alisha_moopen/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAlishaMoopen | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisha-moopen/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. As a child, Alisha aspired to become a doctor. | |
| 2. She began her professional journey at Ernst & Young in 2005, ultimately working there for six years. | |
| 3. She transitioned to the finance sector in Dubai's Medcare Hospital in 2012 and took on significant roles in Aster DM Healthcare thereafter. | |
| 4. In 2018, she made strides as one of the World Economic Forum's young global leaders. | |
| 5. Alisha was among the most influential women recognized by CEO Middle East Magazine in 2019. | |
| 6. She made history as the first female elected Chapter Chair of YPO in 2022. | |
| 7. She was recently appointed as managing director at Aster DM Healthcare in November 2023 and has plans for a major merger set to expand healthcare services in India. | |
| 8. She is an angel investor focusing on biotech, health-tech, hardware, and technology sectors. | |
| 9. She allocates at least 10% of her salary to philanthropy, influenced by her father Dr. Azad Moopen. | |
| 10. In 2018, she was selected as one of the World Economic Forum's young global leaders. | |
| 11. She was among the most influential women recognized by CEO Middle East Magazine in 2019. | |
| 12. She was appointed as managing director at Aster DM Healthcare in November 2023 with plans to add 3,500 beds and become one of the top healthcare providers in India by 2027. | |
| 13. She allocates at least 10% of her monthly salary to philanthropy, influenced by her father Dr. Azad Moopen's philanthropic legacy. | |
| 14. Her father Dr. Azad Moopen founded a clinic for blue-collar workers in the UAE in the 1980s and is a renowned philanthropist recognized with honorary doctorate of philanthropy from Amity University Dubai, Padma Shri Award, and Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award from the government of India. |