King Saud University’s Medical City Chief Executive Officer Included in Ranking of Top CEOs of Acade
Professor Ahmed bin Salah Hersi, CEO of the Medical City at King Saud University, has been recognized for his exceptional leadership by Becker's Hospital Review, a leading magazine in the healthcare industry. He has been named one of the best 101 CEOs of academic medical centers for the year 2023.
The magazine has reported that Professor Hersi is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the Medical City at King Saud University. This world-class medical facility comprises three hospitals: King Khalid University Hospital, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, and the University Dental Hospital, which is renowned as one of the largest specialized hospitals globally, housing over 600 dental chairs. The University Medical City also features two affiliated centers - the University Oncology Center and the Skills and Health Simulation Center - and nine distinguished centers of excellence, including the King Fahd Center for Cardiac Medicine and Surgery, the Family Medicine Center, the University Center for Diabetes, the Center for Endoscopic Surgery, King Abdullah Ear Specialist Center, the Sports Medicine Center, Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz Center for Health Research, University Sleep Disorders Center, and The National Center for Sudden Death, which is dedicated to studying and treating the causes of sudden death in the Kingdom.
The medical professionals working at these centers are highly qualified, with extensive experience in health services, medical training, and scientific research. They are equipped with the latest advanced medical devices and technologies, enabling them to perform delicate operations with precision. The University Medical City has received numerous prestigious local and international accreditations, including those from the Saudi Central Board for Accreditation of Health Care Institutions (CBAHI), Canadian International Accreditation, American Heart Association, American College of Surgeons, Simulation Healthcare Society, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, and Saudi Heart Association.
Since 2020, Professor Ahmed Hersi has been serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the Medical City at King Saud University, and in 2018, he held the position of head of the King Fahad Cardiac Center at the University Medical City. Prior to this, he had several roles at the University Medical City, including Executive Director of Health Affairs and Head of the Department of Cardiology and Electrocardiology at the King Fahad Cardiac Center. In 2015, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board at the "Center of Command and Control," and in 2012, he received the King Abdulaziz Order of Merit "Distinguished First Class" award.
Professor Hersi is an experienced consultant cardiologist and surgeon with several qualifications, including an MBA in International Healthcare Management from the Frankfurt School of Business and Management in Germany in 2017, a certificate of specialization in cardiac electrophysiology from the University of Calgary in 2005, a certificate of specialization in cardiology from the University of Alberta in 2003, and a degree in Internal Medicine from the same university in 2001.
In addition to his impressive qualifications and professional experience, Professor Hersi has made significant contributions to research and science, and he has actively participated in numerous medical conferences and seminars. He is also a member of various medical societies, both locally and internationally.
Becker's Hospital Review magazine includes the names of CEOs who lead academic medical centers and health systems worldwide, including those at leading organizations that provide groundbreaking technologies, research discoveries, and clinical trials. The leaders are classified in alphabetical order. The magazine is a trusted source of information about healthcare professionals, CEOs, and administrators, including hospitals, healthcare systems, medical technologies, patient care, and healthcare management globally.
