Dr. Ihab El Ghonimi

Biography

Dr. Ihab El Ghonimi is an accomplished healthcare executive with over 17 years of experience driving transformative growth and operational excellence across the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors in the GCC and beyond. As Group Chief Business Officer at CMRC, he oversees operations in the UAE and KSA, spearheading organizational growth, strategic initiatives, and patient-centred innovations.

Dr. El Ghonimi’s expertise spans business development, P&L management, mergers and acquisitions, market access, marketing, public-private partnerships, and operational efficiency. His leadership has consistently delivered substantial revenue growth, EBITDA improvement, and enhanced organizational scalability, positioning CMRC as a leader in post-acute care.

An alumnus of INSEAD’s Advanced Management Program, Dr. El Ghonimi is currently pursuing an Executive MBA at London Business School, further sharpening his global business and leadership acumen. He holds an EMBA from the University of Atlanta, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Alexandria University, and certifications in M&A Strategy from Harvard Business School, Healthcare Management from Cornell, and Six Sigma Green Belt from IQF USA.

Throughout his career, Dr. El Ghonimi has excelled in forging strategic alliances, engaging key stakeholders, and fostering high-performing teams to deliver exceptional healthcare services. His forward-thinking strategies, market insights, and commitment to operational efficiency and patient-centred care have cemented his reputation as a transformational leader in the healthcare industry.

Education:

Year Degree Institute
2024 Executive MBA London Business School
2021 Advanced Management Program INSEAD Business School
Jan 2020 Executive Education - Mergers and Acquisitions - Strategy, Execution & Post-Merger Management Harvard Business School - HBS
Sep 2020 Healthcare Management Cornell University
May 2019 Certified Green Belt Six-Sigma International Quality Federation
Aug 2011 Master of Business Administration University of Atlanta
Aug 2008 Sales and Marketing Diploma American University of Cairo (AUC)
June 2008 Bachelor's Degree of Veterinary Medicine Alexandria University

Experience

Year Department Position Institute
2022 - Present Group Chief Business Officer Cambridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center
May 2018 - Present Business Development, Marketing & Communications Group Chief Business Officer Cambridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center
Nov 2016 - May 2018 Business Development Director Cambridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center
Dec 2015 - Nov 2016 Business Development Manager Cambridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center
Sep 2014 - Dec 2015 Business Development Manager Fakih IVF GCC
Oct 2013 - Aug 2014 Key Account Management Key Account Manager Boehringer Ingelheim