Joseph Hazel is a distinguished leader in the healthcare industry with over 30 years of C-suite experience across Africa, Europe, the UK, and the Middle East. In February 2023, he joined Apex Health to spearhead the development of an integrated, collaborative private healthcare group portfolio, focusing on the MENA region. Under his leadership, Apex Health has transformed from establishing a leading private 240-bed hospital in Qatar in 2022 to now operating 8 hospitals across 4 countries, encompassing over 3,000 beds. With an additional 13+ projects in the pipeline for 2025, Joseph’s strategic acumen is driving unparalleled growth and innovation, and most recently has been appointed as member of the Advisory Board for the Arab Hospitals Federation. Prior to his role at Apex Health, Joseph spent 7 years at Mediclinic Middle East as the Chief Operating Officer for Abu Dhabi, where he played a crucial role in elevating healthcare standards and operational excellence. Joseph holds an MSc in Healthcare Economics, Policy, and Management from the London School of Economics, an MBA, and a Diploma in Management from the Open University. He has further honed his expertise with certificates in Managing Healthcare Delivery and Strategy Execution from Harvard Business School, as well as completing director training at the Institute of Directors and leadership training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. With a relentless commitment to improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes, Joseph Hazel continues to be a transformative force in the industry.