Preetha Reddy

Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, a member of the founding family of Apollo Hospitals, has played a pivotal role in transforming healthcare in India. Since inception in 1983, over 150 million individuals from over 140 countries have honoured Apollo Hospitals with their trust. Committed to raising the bar in clinical excellence, Dr. Preetha has built an ecosystem of care that empowers its 13,000+ strong clinical team to deliver clinical outcomes that are benchmarked against the best in the world. In addition, she helped establish pioneering technologies like South Asia’s first Proton Cancer Therapy and the Zap-X, making advanced treatments lot more accessible. In addition, helmed by her, the Apollo Research Academy leads research in precision medicine and digital health. A passionate champion of quality, she was instrumental in garnering the first JCI accreditation for a hospital in India, and later in creating the NABH accreditation, which raised quality standards for hospitals in India. Also, as former President of NATHEALTH and a member of the Governing Council of the International Hospital Federation, she continues to influence healthcare policy globally. She led the creation of the Cell & Molecular Biology Research Centre (CMBRC) in Hyderabad, fostering a research-driven culture that has produced significant publications and upheld ethical standards in clinical research. In addition, the Apollo Research Academy helmed by her is an entity that consolidates research efforts across the Apollo ecosystem to drive global healthcare innovation. Under her guidance, the Academy advances investigator-driven studies, digital health, and precision medicine, supported by the organization’s infrastructure and global partnershiHer dedication to deliver world class healthcare, medical education, social initiatives, and disaster relief impacts millions of lives globally. In 2024 and in 2025, she was named among the 100 Most Powerful Women in Asia by Fortune Asia and also recognized as the ‘Woman Business Leader’ at Moneycontrol’s Indian Family Business Awards. As Managing Trustee of the Apollo Hospitals Educational Trust, she oversees educational initiatives that nurture the development of future healthcare professionals. In July 2026, Dr. Preetha Reddy assumed office as Chancellor of The Apollo University, furthering her commitment to shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals and leaders.